Tuesday, 27 August 2013

"Fall For Cotton" - My First Sew-Along




Today I decided to join many other sewers with this lovely sew-along! This is just made for me, as it's no competition (I wouldn't dare), and I love both vintage patterns and cotton fabrics! 

This is really a great idea, as I think cotton is one of the most versatile fibers for garments. So if you are interested, have a look at the original post at Lucky Lucille and join us too!


What you have to do:

- Join the Flickr group Fall For Cotton and introduce yourself in the discussion
- Pick a pattern that helps you recreate a garment from your favorite vintage decade: 1920′s through 70′s

- Pick any fabric that’s 100% cotton
- Start gathering supplies now, with a plan to start sewing on September 1st
- Have your finished garment photographed and uploaded to Flickr by the end of Monday September 30th
- One finished project = one chance to win some awesome prizes at the end of the sewalong! - See more at: http://luckylucille.com/2013/08/fall-for-cotton-a-vintage-sew-along-for-cotton-lovers/#sthash.8s87PxWT.dpuf


I have no idea yet how it all will work out, having two kids and trying to finish my project until Septemer 30, but somehow I certainly will make it.

And I have tons of cotton fabrics for my children sewing projects. The only problem is to find one I have enough of. I would like to make a dress from a vintage fabric I ordered some days ago, but I'm sure it will arrive rather late to start as soon as necessary to finish in time.

I have already a certain pattern in mind, one of those I recently bought... 



3 comments:

  1. Hello Doris ;) Just wanted to stop by and say hi! So happy I am not the only sew-along-debutant :) Can't wait to see what you will sew up!

    Happy sewing!

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  2. Hi Siri, thanks for your kind words. Yes, it always feels good to know there are others like you and me. I'm not a beginner as a sewer, but I never had the opportunity to compare myself and share my results with others, so this is going to be very exciting!

    I just posted my pattern and my fabric this morning on the Flickr group. I was unsure until yesterday what to make, but then I told myself I HAD to make a decision. And I think it was a good one.

    I would be glad to keep in touch with you!

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  3. don't feel bad, I'm right behind you! I just cut my pattern out last night & already re-thinking it ! lol!
    Helen

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