signing up

When I was on holiday, I made a promise to myself.

This will be the year I learn to make clothes. Proper clothes. From proper patterns.

Rather than just altering and hacking about clothes that already exist.

My mum tried to teach me many years ago. I actually managed to complete a skirt, made from a vintage barkcloth curtain I had pulled out of a skip.

Way ahead of my time, me!

Anyway, I’ve done it. I’ve signed up for a class at local hive of crafty activity The Textile Workshop. I start next week!

I have plans…

They involve vintage sewing patterns…

I’ll let you know how I get on!

13 thoughts on “signing up

  1. Well done you! I used to make all my clothes as a teenager, but somehow lost the confidence, post-babies! I love these pattern – especially the white dress with the flowers on the front. Love the sound of barkcloth skirts too! Someone gave me a whole box (around 50) vintage patterns, maybe I shoud get them out and have a go too…… Enjoy your classes. xx

  2. I’m learning too 🙂
    I have signed up for an evening class at a college 30mins away from here. I’ve had my first lesson. 7 to go! My fabric is currently being prewashed.

  3. What a great plan … I really love the first pattern … the floral dresses are fab … can’t wait to see how you get on … Bee xx

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