Isn't it funny. You take a few weeks off sewing and feel completely lost when you finally get a chance to do it again. This is what happened last weekend after I got my machines back from a service. I found myself paralysed with indecision, fear and a lack of my usual crazy, frantic inspiration.
What if I fudged my first project back? What if I ruined fabric? What if I wasted my time? What if I didn't enjoy myself as much as I used to?
In this state, I did what most of us do at times of concern and phoned a friend. A sympathetic friend. A friend that sews. She said she understood, but I'm pretty sure I sounded far crazier than she let on. In the end I picked up a remnant and cut out swingey tank using the
tiny pocket tank as my base, but raising the neckline to accommodate the stretchy fabric.
I didn't have enough fabric for any binding, so cut into another remnant to make binding and finished it by folding it under. I wasn't feeling terribly confident, but I am really happy with the end result.
Not bad for a first project back. I'm sure more complex and interesting items will flow out in the coming weeks...
Till then... :)
Super cute :)
ReplyDeleteGreat little top. I like the material.
ReplyDeleteLove these colors on you!!!
ReplyDeleteI know, it makes holidays a bit of a problem!! I don't think you have anything to worry about though, your top looks perfectly good, and I'm sure you're already sewing up a storm :)
ReplyDeletePretty fabric, pretty tank!
ReplyDeleteWhenever, I've been away from my sewing machineI have the same feelings of indecision, even though I have a list of things I want to make as long as my arm.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is great. I really like how you styled it too.
What a great way to ease yourself back into sewing.
I totally understand how you were feeling because I'm in the same spot right now. Your top is cute and you did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect first project back...love the fabric! I'm always nervous when I sew...the fabric has such potential...and then who knows what's going to happen.
ReplyDeleteI haven't sewn for months as I had a baby, and although I'm dying to get back to it, I find myself coming up with excuses! I think your approach is a good one - start with something simple! Your top looks great! Hope you manage something else soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric and this has to be one of my favourite patterns! Btw I wondered where you had disappeared to!
ReplyDeleteLoving the tank tops Christy! Enjoy the holidays and sew up a storm.
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