Emily started her summer by spending three days in a sewing class, and came home with some very nice finished projects.
Students were assigned a required project to sew on the first day, I assume to help them get accustomed to the machines, and to show the teacher what they could do. Emily made an reusable lunch bag, stuffed with batting, and featuring a Velcro closure and coordinating fabrics inside and out. It even has a pocket inside that will hold a blue ice pack. Pretty cool! (Pun totally intended!!)
The second day featured a project chosen to help Emily master tight curves - a precursor to such things as sleeves, facings, collars, necklines, etc. To achieve that end, she made a floppy-eared, stuffed bunny. She chose a soft white flannel with polka dots and a coordinating ribbon to go around the neck. Stuffed with batting, it's very cuddly!
Day three brought a wearable item into play, as Emily decided to make another skirt to add to her wardrobe. This one is a little dressier than her previous skirts, and required a zipper and darts - both firsts for her. It's been a while since I've put in a zipper, so I'm thrilled she had an expert seamstress teaching her that skill. I love the fabric she chose, and her finished product is very nicely done. Looks professional, doesn't it?
We're still deciding whether to sign her up for another class later in the summer. In the meantime, she has some items here to be proud of, and some new skills to apply on her own when she's ready. Keep it up, Emily! You're doing great!
Love the skirt!
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