My sewing projects were influenced by the pandemic and the fact that I've been homebound. I'm trying hard not to live in my pajamas even though sleepwear has been a theme this month.
This month, needless to say, it was easy to sew from the stash. There was the need to locate some of the fabric first. Much time was spent searching for lengths of cotton fabric for scrub caps. This resulted in organizing the fabric and documenting where to find it!
I managed to sew as a distraction from the daily mixed messages from the various news channels (Canadian vs. American Cornavirus coverage) broadcasting political leaders and whiners. In the midst of all the mixed messages that took hold of daily life, I made 2 sets of pajamas, 1 nightgown, 5 washable grocery shopping bags, 27 face masks, 10 scrub caps, 12 reusable Swiffer refills and I even managed to catch up on mending.
- 36.1 metres of fabric
- 1.55 metres of interfacing
- 2.5 metres elastic
- 10 buttons
- 1 serger needle
- 2 sewing machine needles
- 2 previously used, 1 new and 2 free downloadable patterns
- 1 shoe lace
- 0.90 bias tape
- 28.8 metres of twill tape
- 1.10 ribbon
- 1.5 cord
April was certainly a challenge filled with so much uncertainty and change. There was no new Easter outfit to wear to Easter Sunday service as churches were closed under a state of emergency declaration. Praying became a solitary activity with new meaning attached to the season. I longed for the fun and colourful Bill Cunningham style photos of the New York Easter Parade. Like many events across the globe, the Easter Parade was cancelled highlighted with the fact that Mr. Cunningham is no longer with us. It is with a thankful heart to New York Time's Vanessa Friedman who brought to life Cunningham's remembrance of the "carnival celebration of spring" in this article.
The Fashion Revolution movement played a quieter role under the state of emergencies and lock-downs. In-person events were cancelled and the online presence diminished as news agencies focused on daily pandemic briefings.
The Fashion Revolution movement played a quieter role under the state of emergencies and lock-downs. In-person events were cancelled and the online presence diminished as news agencies focused on daily pandemic briefings.
I don't know for sure what next month will bring. Certainly more austerity measures as the state of emergency continues into next month. Thankfully, I have a stash to keep me going for a while longer.
Stay Safe and Happy Sewing!
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