A Reason to Buy? No, The Reason I Sew.

Today's blog is really about why I sew and it's a couple of links because I'm in the middle of a larger project and these people are far more eloquent than me.

The first link is from Peter Lappin from Male Pattern Boldness. This is one of my most inspirational blogs. He reminds me that drive, ambition, and an eye for excellence is all one needs to master a skill. Here is his most recent post about clothing quality. The "crapification" of underwear.

The second link is a podcast from the website "Adam Ruins Everything". He interviews a young woman who has worked in the fast fashion industry and now teaches at the University of Georgia. Why Fast Fashion Fails Us

Two More Blouses

I seem to be on a sewing kick at the moment, well at least, I'm working through some of my stash. These two blouses came from some Liberty of London cotton that I picked up over a year ago. I had Simplicity 1278 in mind when I purchased this fabric, I just need the confidence to make up the reissued vintage pattern. I made this blouse previously in an inexpensive viscose lawn and the pattern needed quite a bit of alteration before it fit correctly. Here are the two new blouses. I photographed them on the floor. They aren't the type of garment that looks particularly attractive on the hanger or on the floor for that matter. I need to get my mojo back for taking pictures. Trust me they look much better when worn. The blouse on the left is a turquoise and beige print with short sleeves and the second blouse is a tiny allover floral print in olive green and beige with a tiny orange flower center. Both blouses will go with an upcoming project that is now in the works.