Monday, October 18, 2010

Zipper proof

Taking a classic sewing class implies learning basic techniques.
Exactly what I wanted to learn.
However, the course is set up in a real school and brings back secondary school memories. There is a bell that tells us when we have a break and we have to come at a certain time and can't leave class before it's finished. I don't really like the 'school' setting. Especially not when I compare it to my ceramic course that I took at the academy of fine arts. There we had lots of freedom and it worked so much better for me. No need to treat adults as secondary school kids but hey, I can't change the setting so I better adjust.
Not alway easy being the rebel I am...
Oh, and another thing that bugs me is that we have to stick to the pattern given. We're making a straight skirt at the moment but I only wear A-line skirts so this will look really funny on me.
I understand it's all about the techniques and all but when you make something, you would want to wear it too, right? Let's see if I will...
Anyway, enough of rambling as I wanted to show you some proof of the fact that I can do zippers! YAY! It's been on my wishlist since I decided to learn sewing.

Here's where the zipper will go:
And it's in! I even managed to add a waistband in the last lesson.
It will be finished much sooner then expected. I'm so excited about it! :)

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How much does it cost to get a skirt done chez Mitsy??? Karl Lagerfield hold on tight! she is coming! :)
Yay for the zipper! Hurrah for you! Boo to the creativity-killing-class...
Can't wait to see some fashiondesigns by you!
Happy week!
xoxox
Ah nice :)

I'm sure you will make the best of your time at the course, dear.
Can't wait to see it finished! And I am completely with you wanting a A-line versus a straight skirt. :)
Hahahha I would be in so much trouble in there...
But good for you for sticking it out and actually following the pattern :)
You could always sew triangles in to make it more swirly and fun :)
i went back to school a couple of years ago for financial planning. ugh. it was all on the computer. weird. the timing was wrong, the market was tanking, and when the prof tells you that you'll never use this in real life ... i dropped the course. maybe i'll go back for some metalsmithing :)
WOW, you really progressed! Isn´t it a pleasure to sew?
I know the problem of being forced to make projects you will not use probably, from my school days, but I thought these times are gone already (obviously not)....
you will look lovely in it! I am so happy for you girl, zipper are not easy...I know!
i love you Art and your blog and your creativity and...well all I wanted to say is you are fabulous!
hugs
Lila

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