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September 30, 2008
Oh, Snap!
Been a while...I've finally sewed some things!
First, Vogue 8392. My version is not nearly as sophisticated or stylish as Erica B's, but it is comfy and cute and I love the fabric pattern (Amy Butler strikes again!). So. Easy. Except, it closes with a hook and eye in the back (just lik the Fall Dress) and I can't get it to stay closed! (much like the Fall Dress) I'm going to have to find some better, fancier hooks and eyes that will stay put. Next time I'll probably leave a little extra bias tape on one side of the neckline in back and sew on a snap. Any recommendations for snappies? Something akin to a front-closure bra type snap? Only prettier? Thoughts?
I used the same pattern as I did for my jammies-pants a couple entries ago to make some pants for J. Nice that we can use the same pattern for some things. Yay for skinny husbands! The fabric is mostly cotton, but probably not all the way, though it feels nice to the touch. I got it at Hancock back in my fabric shopping days for like $2 a yard or so. I miss those days. Certainly I ended up with some fabric that I don't really foresee using any time soon, but I did get a lot of inspiration from fabric shops. Especially Crafty Planet. One of the reasons I haven't been as into sewing lately is that I can't just up and go to CP and spend the afternoon playing with fabrics. Even just sitting down at Joann's looking through the big pattern books was better than looking at the little pictures online. I do love internet shopping (mostly for books, though), but the tactility of fabric does not lend itself to distance shopping. I want to see how it looks in sunlight, to touch it, to look at it next to my skin. For my birthday, I'm going to buy some new fabric. Shopping from the stash is good and all, but I need something new! Even if I can't see it in person before I buy :(
What keeps you inspired? Any special books with tasty projects or fabric sites that are almost as good as the real thing?
Posted by loyd0008 at September 30, 2008 8:11 PM
Comments
This may sound silly but...did you try pinching the hook closed a bit? I had the same problem and my mom told me to pinch it--it worked! who knew?
Posted by: cindy at October 2, 2008 10:28 PM
I tried with my fingers, but it didn't budge. I'll get out the pliers and give it a whirl!
Posted by: villain at October 3, 2008 8:52 AM
OMG I can't believe I didn't use the pliers earlier. Worked like a charm. Thanks, Cindy!
Posted by: villain at October 20, 2008 6:54 PM