One day you wake up and look in the mirror and the girl looking back at you ,
doesn't look the same. But the sewing desires are still there. Therefore you make
adjustments.
Patterns: You have to choose patterns that are suitable for your new found changing
body. You have to adjust the pattern for the new body [as it is forever changing.ha].
Fabric- You have to choose fabrics that are suited to you and your personality.
Muslins: Muslins become very important.. Due to the fact of the ever changing
weight and measurements. It allows you to fit this body more efficently.
But most importantly : To be satisfied with the out come of your sewing project,
and not to expect to see the young girl looking back at you you in the mirror.Be
happy with who you have grown into.
Be happy and enjoy the sewing, Sewing garments that fit and make you happy!!
HAPPY SEWING!!!!
beautiful reflections my friend x
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DeleteSo right Judy! I often would love sew certain styles but I just know there not for me. Get to know the real you is what is all about.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Charlotte, You said that so well.'Getting to know the real you, is what it is all about!"
DeleteAnd its ok...to be different.. Sewing is fun for all ages, sizes and shapes and personalities..
THANK YOU!!.
ReplyDeleteEven though I might not fall into the "older woman" category just yet, I have just had a baby, and to me, your body goes through similar changes. Before, I used to sew a size 12 dress out of the pattern envelope without any alterations, but now, I don't even know my size anymore. a sive 12 is okay in some styles, and a 16 is small in some. I hate making muslins, but I am resigned to the fact that it is now the only way forward for me.
Hi Dibbs, I so totally agree. Having babies changes the body.[but oh how wonderful those little Noah's are ..--and those little Cindy's and Garys..ha]..Older age does the same effects on the body..
DeleteI too hate muslins, and use to never have to do them.. I bought a pattern and it basically fit.[Oh for the day.lol]. But not now.. It has to be fitted, and refitted.
Agree Judy ... I love some of the styles I see but know I should go nowhere near them now! Trying to grow old gracefully I think ...
ReplyDeleteThankyou Diane... I too am "trying' to grow old gracefully.ha
Deleteps I am really wanting to know what project you are working on.. You really have me curious.?ha
Oh, how true, dear Judy...but don't you just love the freedom we have as "seamstresses"...we don't have to just rely on what society thinks "middle aged" woman should wear...we can be as creative as we want! We can even wear "Minnie Mouse"! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Laura
Hi Laura, I am so thankful , That I learned to sew.. It is so wonderful .. I go to church and the ladies will ask me where did I find this dress or that one? And I always here ,how they can find nothing RTW , that is suitable for our ages..
DeleteAnd nothing fits the way, I need,ha.
I can't wait to see your new minnie dress.hahhaha [still waiting for that post]
Judy, this is so well said and words to live by!
ReplyDeleteThankyou Cathe.. So true.. this ole body has definitely changed.lol
DeleteVery well put. It just happens all of a sudden you have changed from that lithe girl to woman. I was still a girl in my mind but then one day I looked in the mirror and thought, 'well mom when did you get here??'
ReplyDeleteI am new to muslins. I purchased a dress form and that has helped tremendously. I can hold the pattern up and see where I need to add. Thanks again for the encouragement.
Thankyou so much for visiting my blog. Such sweet commments. I apprecaite it.
DeleteI too, am new to muslins.. and really hate wasting time with them.ha.. I too got a dress form last year.. It is wonderful.. But, I really need to pad her out a bit.. She doesnt have quiet enough fluff.lol
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