Well the fabric fast is a bit of a snort but only a little one . I have bought four pieces of fabric and been given a few as well from Mum and sewing friends . As per usual all my purchased fabrics were from various op shops and included a Liberty of London print in some kind of soft twill !
The photo above shows from left to right burnout fabric from my friend ( for a Kimono ) , striped patterned georgette from my Mum ( for Simplicity 1280 ?) , peach-apricot silk for a skirt lining , Liberty of London paisley print ( for an infinity scarf ) , red floral cotton voile and a citrus watercolour cotton voile ( both for youngest DD PJs ) . I will be using the silk for my next project and I intend to make up that infinity scarf quick smart as well so all in all not too bad . ( I have also been informed that gifted fabric does not count towards stashing )
In terms of fabric stash busting I have used just over 20 metres, so more out than in ! A success there .
Now I have been sewing too but not as much because my current project is taking sooo long . I started at the end of May but the end is in sight . It is a vintage styled coat from Burda Style and has a very interesting different looking flounce at the front . I want to show you the evolution of the flounce .
Sewing as also been delayed by my new hobby of bike riding - I don`t think I will ever go down the path of sewing fitness wear though and hosting a Japanese student . She will be with us until the end of November . Just as one daughter leaves home we fill up the empty spots . Our exchange daughter gave us some KitKats - sake flavoured ! We have also tried green tea flavoured KitKats ( yum ) and there is sweet potato as well !!
There seems to something about the nature of all stashes - they just keep growing. I used to feel guilty, but when I think of all the destructive things people sometimes choose to do, it puts stash building into perspective. And if you don't drink purchased coffee like many people do on a daily basis, this becomes quite a good stash fund! The collar looks interesting - be nice to see the finished result. And bike riding - will you be making action wear? Must be fun hosting an overseas students - interesting cultural takes on the Kit Kat bar.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the collar in-situ, fascinating! I figure that I spend so much time patting and dreaming with my stash that, like Sarah Liz, it's actually a rather economical hobby. I made green tea (matcha) ice-cream for my DS's 1st birthday & have never lived the family teasing down, it was different, but I liked it ;) I haven't tried sake kitkats, I am very intrigued now though!
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