ppinnc

After sewing for many years, I still seem to learn something with each new project. I was in the 5th grade when I made my first garment for myself. Until then I had made many doll clothes. My mother had taught me a few basics, but I was mostly on my own which was a good thing. I chose to make a sleeveless blouse w/ a Peter Pan collar and buttons down the front and a matching gathered skirt. My mother took me to buy the fabric and I chose a beautiful, but dark plaid that was not something anyone would expect to see on a fifth grader. The real clincher was that the plaid was uneven in both directions. This mistake was a huge challenge for a 10 year old and the garment took a long time to complete, but I learned so much and it turned out fine. The plaids matched all around and I was quite pleased w/myself, but the fabric was more appropriate for my mother !!