I've been wanting a 'new' summer-weight housecoat but they are extremely rare at the thrift stores and I refuse to pay full price. So....enter a thrifted bed sheet. I really liked this one when I saw it and the price was right (under $10) and I thought there might be enough fabric to make a housecoat using a pattern I've used to make them for our boys years ago (McCall's 9638 - no doubt no longer available). I felt confident tackling it because it doesn't have to be a thing of beauty - just functional.
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Well then, THAT was a Debacle of The Grande Scale!!! Talk about a disaster of the first order. I don't know why I keep thinking I can sew clothing and make it fit...or even come remotely close. All I can say is good thing that bed sheet cost less than $10 or I'd really be upset. Needless to say, my efforts landed in the receptacle-that-one-keeps-next-to-the-sewing-machine and there will NOT be a picture to show you today. Obviously I don't need a summer-weight housecoat. Sigh.
- I think THESE are awww-worthy.
- THIS is a simple little project that even kids might like to do.
- I doubt I'll try THIS but I'm definitely curious to know if it actually would work.
- Although THIS is just a picture with no instructions, I think it's a great idea (good use perhaps for old knitting needles?)
- Have a peek through the galleries of THIS artist!
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The mini puppies 🐶 are so cute.
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely awww-worthy aren't they.
DeleteYou are not alone!! I stopped clothes making for my daughter when she matured--and I could never get things to fit for me either--
ReplyDeletehugs, Julierose
I would love to make more dresses for our grandie (who is 4) but I know my days of those are numbered. I'll be stitcking to making pj's at Christmas time - those I don't seem to mess up.
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