I was officially informed by Roy, my kind sweet loving husband, that a ratty old tank top and faded pair of boxer shorts do not count as an appropriate swim suit coverup on a cruise. Well, then what do I do. It's not like I can just run out to Wal-mart or Old Navy and pick something up!! And I haven't exactly found a sewing store here to buy a good pattern. AND we still haven't gotten our sea shipment yet, so no sewing machine even if I DID have a pattern. But.... I had a need. So, I thought if pioneer women could do it, surely I could. I went to the market on saturday and bought some fabric. Then I took that old ratty tank top and used it to trace a guide/pattern thing. Then I got really brave and CUT! (No going back now.) I spent each day this week sewing, by hand, and ironing and looking and adjusting and looking again and sewing some more. And NOW IT'S DONE!! It's not the best little dress I have ever seen, but I think it will pass for the cruise. And once we are back from the cruise and I have my stuff (aka my sewing machine) I will go back and reinforce every seam!! LOL!
Hey it's great!!!Mom
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome, I have enjoyed reading your time spent so far. It is helping me to understand more of what you guys see on a day to day basis. Stay safe and have fun.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, hand stitching, I think that is awesome! I definitely have a fear of hand stitching. Or is it no patience? Either way I am impressed!
Looks like you "got ur done" and that is what counts. All of the towns that are on the water around the Mediterrean will have swim suit shops and beach wear. In Greece they sell them by the piece, so you can buy the top and bottom in two different sizes if you need to. In some, if you don't see what you want just point out the fabric you like and the style you like and they will tell you to come back in a few hours and pick it up. It's a much better way to buy swim wear.
ReplyDeleteLove the Fabric. Good job on the sewing too. Looks like fun and A CRUISE how fun is that. :o)
ReplyDeleteSister you are amazing. Think of me driving around on my fork lift all night while your learning to surf in the wave pool on board the boat....
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