I was feeling down again today but then I decided to sew and everything turned around! Well, it's not actually the sewing that really lifts my spirits; it's more the creating. I love that I can decide to make an article of clothing and in a couple of hours I am wearing it.
So here's my new shirt (and the first one I've ever made):
I seriously love this fabric. I am very indecisive when choosing fabric, especially when it comes to finding fabric for clothing. But I loved this as soon as I saw it!
Of course, I modeled it after the shirt I wear in all my pictures. You know the one (scroll up and see my pic at the top of my blog). Except this one doesn't have cap sleeves. I just didn't feel like doing the extra work.
I'm actually pretty happy with it! I considered turning it into a little dress for a while, but I am limited with what I can make when not using a pattern. I don't know.. I'm really into dresses lately so that might be what I try next.
So the original shirt cost like $78 at Anthro.pologie (no, I didn't pay full price! What do you think I am, nuts?!) and mine cost around $10. I actually paid $18 for all of the fabric, but I'll get a skirt out of what's left.
I love sewing clothes! Just don't turn them inside out or else you'll know I don't really know what I'm doing.
So I'm sitting back watching Celebrity Apprentice and all of a sudden... THERE'S MY DOG! I'm used to seeing my husband pop up in commercials, but when Sophie appeared I got so excited! My baby! So here she is, in a promo for her doggie IQ piece that airs tomorrow on the 11 p.m. news:
Sophie's a star!
LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!! You are so cute in that shirt. :)
ReplyDeleteOh don't you think you are Mrs. Sewing Queen Bee with your "I didn't use a pattern"! hahahaha Yes, I am being very sarcastic! What the heck!
ReplyDeleteSo you just decided to sew a shirt. You went to the store bought the fabric, went home and BAM made a shirt in one afternoon!
WHATEVER!!!!!!!!!!!! I must be really stupid because I can't do it! I can't think that fast, cut that fast, measure that fast. I get too tired. I really wish I was joking. :) I know I want you to feel sorry for me because I am so dang jealous! :)
I love it! I love the material choices as well! That would be a great dress! We totally need to hit a fabric store together! ;)
OH BTW! I had an AYWH moment today!
ReplyDeleteDriving down the road minding my own business. And on the an electronic billboard I read all you who hope in the Lord. :)
It startled me! :) I wonder if God was reading my thoughts at the time. But I was thinking ALL YOU WHO HOPE IS FAMOUS! ;)
so i think you really should start a little business online. i'm not joking
ReplyDeletei'd buy from you! (when I get a job that is!)
I love the fabric, too. (It looks very anthropologie - and actually, like the fabric on those super-trendy baby bags, right? There's a great side business - because pregnant women will buy ANYTHING, right?) I am beyond impressed that you did that without a pattern. I have a few things I made without a pattern - but you can always tell!
ReplyDeletei love love love your shirt!!! what a great way to be productive!
ReplyDeleteI love it! You are so creative. It is amazing you can work without a pattern! PS I am the only Nobles woman without anything sewn by Karey. Hint, hint!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the shirt! It's been almost a year since I bought my sewing machine (ooold one for $25 on cra.igs.list) and I still haven't used it . . .
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about this stuff for you! (especially having just left the mall where everything is soooo expensive. I suffer from sticker shock every single time!)
ReplyDeleteI only wish I could go home and make something cool and vintage-esq instead.
I love your shirt! I so wish I could sew but not sure that I have the patience for it. And I loved the clip - too cute!
ReplyDeleteK- you are so talented!!! I love the fabric you chose too- so cute. Also, the promo was awesome! I can't wait to see Sophie WIN!!!! Plus, she is so much cuter than that other dog!!!! I'll be watching :)
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