It’s Finished!

Finally, the Renaissance costume is done. At least, mine is. Terry will finish up with his this afternoon or tonight, so we’re in good shape.

I’m heaving a ridiculously huge sigh of relief right now. And I’m also ready for my next sewing project, once Terry is done with the machine. The skort I was working on before I think I cut too small, so it’s going to be trashed. I bought a New Look pattern for an oriental-styled top with a mandarin collar and optional frog closures (if I can find them). There’s a long-sleeved version, a short-sleeved version and a side-zipper pant pattern to go with the tops. I can’t wait to dig into some sumptuous brocades that I’ve had my eye on for some time.

With this fabulous new machine (and maybe a trade-in for one that will do embroidery) and the weather maybe getting cooler sometime in the future, you may see more and more sewing on this blog. I have long arms for which it is terribly hard to find long-sleeved clothing that doesn’t look on me like it has sleeves somewhere between full and 3/4 length. What does appear to be the correct length usually manages to shrink on me, so it’s about time I start sewing my own clothing to fit.

I’ve never actually altered a pattern for length. Does anyone have any tips for lengthening a pattern?

One other finish to report. This time in the stitching arena. I finished Betsy’s Butterfly, which is a Little Leaf design by Elizabeth’s Designs. I’m not sure how I will finished it. Between this finish and another one that I’ll scan and show later, I’m getting close to being able to have a new start!