It turns out that $3 gets you pretty far in the thrift fabric/pillowcase world. I got 2
amazing floral pillow cases, a flat full sheet, some actual fabric, a 80's sewing book (with pattern included), an embroidery hoop, and 4 nautical button covers all for $3.75. I think it goes without saying that everything is in the wash.
Speaking of wash, I inspected
My Three Sorbetto's which were drying in the fresh air and here's what I noticed. Two of the three
tops blouses have small areas on the inside where I had missed the bias tape the first time around. Not a big deal, only a centimeter or less length, but a problem none the less. I think the reason for this is that by the time I am sewing that last armhole I am getting anxious to finish, and subsequently get careless. I am meticulous with the topstitching because it's visible but these little mistakes seem to happen pre-topstitch. I will keep an eye on that in the future and possibly iron my bias tape
then take a break between making the tape and sewing it to the blouse. Got to stay fresh and on top of things...
One of the pillowcases I bought today has a beautiful neutral-brown floral print on it and I think it would be amazing to tea or coffee dye it before creating the blouse. A million years ago I took a fabric dying class where we learned about natural vs. synthetic dyes.
Tea and coffee dying is remarkably easy and there's no reason NOT to try it. Talk about a lovely vintage-y effect!
Clearly I'm itching to bead something (as is evident in my last post) hence the embroidery hoop. 5 cents btw. Jealous?
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| 1.5 yds - Going to be bias tape |
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| Pillow Case |
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| Pillow Case |
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| Flat Sheet |
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| Button Covers - I have 2 of each |
