Remember that post from a few weeks back about making a hip-pack mockup and then deciding to pivot to an 18th century pocket? A pocket was definitely the way to go on the cruise for those days we just needed to carry our phones, room card, chapstick, and sunglasses while wandering around the ship.
I made one for myself and one for my friend who took me on the cruise. I used Pellon fusible fleece and quilted the lining to the outer fabric before joining all the pieces and binding the edge.
My modern modifications:
A slip pocket on the back (or front if you choose to wear it turned the other way) with an elastic loop hooked around a button for easy phone access. The elastic keeps it from gapping and makes the phone more secure.
And webbing with a quick release buckle. That way the waistband is study enough to hang a water bottle from. I didn't find the need to carry water more than a couple times, but it was nice to keep hands free when I did.
#18thcenturypocket #pocket
I spent the day priming things for paint and then I remembered to shoot a quick video. #SewingStudioBuild
I started cutting all the edges while Janet was away yesterday morning. When she got back after lunch, she pulled out a roller and started filling in. I'll put a pic below in the comments. #SewingStudioBuild
We broke for lunch and then came back with a portal ac unit plugged in to an extention cord from the house. Can't wait until they finished hooking up all the electrical and we have the mini split cooling the room for us - it was stupid humid today! #SewingStudioBuild
More on the Michael's purchase of JoAnn. "Ever-expanding" plus it went on to say they will be carrying sewing machines, notions, and thread in stores. And there was a 50% off one item coupon - let me know if any of you need that.
I'm kind of surprised I have to sign up for emails (not sure if I want to yet) considering how many companies sell email lists.
I finally finished the patchwork jeans! @SewBrooke , the elastic in the waistband suggestion worked brilliantly. I ended up taking it as close to the button/buttonholes as I could, because the waistband I originally picked had the buttons on the wrong side and I had to piece it together/the second waistband was also collapsed in from wear. I really don’t know why, I checked against all of my jeans and I did put the fly on the correct side! Anyway, it’s done, and I’ll be happy to come up with a project that takes much less time. After I clean up the leftover bits— it looks like I used 7 pairs of jeans/shorts, so I have a lot of tops and leftover leg/waistband scraps!
