Postby BookSaver » Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:16 pm
Finished with the 3-day sewing day camp.
1) Blue knit top for oldest DSis: almost completed. I need to finish the inside seam around the neck so it looks neater, and press the hem.
2) Gray & white print top for myself which I had thought was finished before: I wore it 2 or 3 times but decided that I didn't think the shape of the neckline was very flattering on me. I took the band off and re-cut the neck shape to a V. That meant it needed a longer band to finish the neckline. I had enough fabric scrap to cut that, and was able to sew it on "good enough." It's better than it was, I'm satisfied with that.
3) Aqua & black cheetah print knit top for myself: Cut out. The fabric is so stretchy that I couldn't fold it to cut the pattern pieces. I had to smooth out the fabric in a single layer and cut the front, back, and sleeve pieces 1 at a time.
4) The room was cold enough today that I took the scrap length left over after I cut out the aqua print top and made a long scarf to wind around my neck.
5) Complicated bias-drape floral top for myself: Perpetual unfinished project from 2 or 3 other sewing camps. There was always some reason why I worked on it but got to a point where I couldn't do any more. This time I managed to cut out the neck shape, finish the sides, and sew the sleeves. Then I tried it on to check the fit. I'm glad I did that. I'll need to tweak the neckline a tiny bit so it will be easier to pull over my head. The sleeves are much too long but I'll have to finish the neck and try it on again before I decide how short to cut them. Then it will need to be hemmed and it will finally be done.
6) Wallet: Looked at the pattern but ran out of time to do anything else.
7) Apron: Ditto.
The pot luck food was wonderful. The person who organized the menu did a great job, and there are good cooks in the group.
Many different personalities, but a minimum of drama this time.
My biggest disappointment in the event was that the person with the key wanted to quit early every night. It wasn't worth fighting her about it, but IMO when people paid for an event we can't force them to leave early and then complain when they don't want to pay to attend the next time. I will not be surprised to hear negative feedback from attendees who had hoped to sew as long as was advertised on the registration form. I'm the group's treasurer so I'm the one they will complain to.
Nevertheless, I had a good time and am very happy with how much progress I was able to make with my projects.