Well hello hello everybody! It’s almost 7pm around these parts; I just got off work a few hours ago. I’ve been having crafting mania lately along with wanting to sew up everything and I’ve been sewing myself crazy! Last weekend I went to buy a new plant and explore the neighborhood. I found the elusive Cebu Blue pothos! I was starting to think it was a phantom plant! It was already on a moss pole and he is so handsome! I’ll show him off later on in this post. On the way home with my new plant I noticed directly across the street from the Home Depot was a Joann Fabrics. Now those that know me can tell you I don’t shop at Joann’s unless it’s an emergency. I always get an interesting vibe when I go in; it kinda distracts me from sewing because of all the cool craft stuff. I get so sidetracked in there and wanna do everything but sewing when I visit. One day I was browsing there and almost left with a candy making kit! But this time around was everything sewing in there y’all! I spotted some super cool denims, linens, and so much more! I’ll be back to snag a few pieces but not until I get my coupons together on the website so I can save some coins. I also just followed this sewing diva on Insta (I forget her name but if you wanna know just shoot me a message and I’ll check my Insta for her handle) and a lot her makes feature the dyeing technique Shibori. I had that coolness on my mind when I went in. By the time I left I had three tshirts, a Simply Sewing magazine bundle, two tumblers, a Shibori dye kit, some iron-on letters, and some invisible tape. I paid $75.00 dollars even; me and the cashier thought that was lucky! I’ve personalized two of the t-shirts already with the iron-on letters and some patches I had in my stash. I also added some rhinestones to the one with my Huny’s name to give it a little razzle dazzle LOL…I’ll share those another time though…
Now on to the robes I sewed up during a bout of sewing mania I had a few weeks ago. The pattern of the hour is Simplicity 5685 View 1; it debuted in 1973. I was so manic I sewed it twice back to back. The first one I sewed I used “Muted Berry Red/Rosewood Pink/ Multi Nylon/Lycra Floral Print Mesh”. I had three yards so it was perfect for the length I made. Both robes were whipped up using the short version. There are three lengths included in the pattern; a super short one, one that went a little past the knees, and an ankle length version. Basically mini, midi, and maxi lengths in dressmakers’ terms. I wanted to make a matching bonnet with both of them but I only made one for the second robe I sewed up. I also ended up giving first the one I just described to my daughter. I owe her the matching bonnet. The second one I sewed up I used “Blue/Lime/Red/Multi Polyester/Lycra Petal Blossom Print Stretch” fabric. I had four yards of this fabric but I still wanted to make the shorter version…That view was just so feminine with the fabrics I used. Both pieces are from Fabric Mart and had been in my stash for quite a while. The first robe I included the pocket but no matching bonnet; the second one I omitted the pocket and included the matching bonnet. The bonnet is self drafted; if anyone wants to make your own just let me know. I’ll help you out. I got the robe idea from wanting to look the prettiest when I’m lounging around my apartment while keeping cool because I live in the desert!
Now y’all know I will ramble and ramble about sewing some stuff without stopping so I’ll quit now and show the pictures of the robes. I’ll include a snapshot of my Cebu too. I’ll be back soon I promise; until then be good folks for no reason. Wait; tell me if you have sewn up something similar lately or if you bought new plants because I wanna see em!
Love,
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