I have to say that it was nice to get back to my sewing workspace. Here is a look at my March projects in review.
A Second Chance Project (Alterations): The Striped Knit Dress
Fabric: 0.20 metres of black knit fabric, recycled from a previously owned dress in my remnant stash
Dress: Previous owned and collecting dust in my closet. $22.39 if you must know.
Pattern: None used, cut straps freehand
Thread: 0.50
Total Cost: $0.50 supplies for the alterations only / $22.89 total for the dress.
Times Worn this Month: None, it is not warm enough.
Time investment: 1 hour.
Tools needed: Sewing machine, serger, fabric shears, ball-point sewing machine needle.
A Second Chance Project (Alterations): The Striped Knit Dress
Dress: Previous owned and collecting dust in my closet. $22.39 if you must know.
Pattern: None used, cut straps freehand
Thread: 0.50
Total Cost: $0.50 supplies for the alterations only / $22.89 total for the dress.
Times Worn this Month: None, it is not warm enough.
Time investment: 1 hour.
Tools needed: Sewing machine, serger, fabric shears, ball-point sewing machine needle.
Pincord High-waisted Skirt
Pattern: Burda Style 7283, $5.32
Thread: $3.21
Zipper: $4.32
Total Cost: $28.53
Times worn this month: Twice
Time investment: 5 hours.
Tools needed: Sewing machine, serger, fabric shears, ball-point sewing machine needle, roller presser foot, tailor chalk, pins.
Would I make this again? Absolutely.
Modern Fit Blouse
Pattern: Butterick 5365, $9.80 (worth every penny!)
Thread: $4.32
Buttons: Recycled
Total Cost: $19.72
Times worn this month: Not yet worn.
Time invested: 8 1/2 hours (including cutting and layout)
Tools needed: Pins, fabric shears, sewing machine, ball-point sewing machine needle, buttonholer presser foot, needle, tailor chaulk, pressing ham, and seam ripper.
*Prices are in Canadian dollars
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