Monk's Habit

My second post for today...

Another client commissioned me to make his habit. This was a cool project to work on! I got to draft a pattern, source the fabric and sew the garment.

My client told me that his community wears dark blue. I checked out the local fabric stores and was able to purchase a navy poly-cotton knit at Atlantic Fabrics.

The garment itself went together quickly and easily. I did have to remove and redo the collar, but that was because I had purposely made it big (so as not to choke  a monk when he sat down), and then found out that it is a no-no to see the clothing that they wear under their habit.

Completed projects: 23

Remaining projects: 29

Pink Sparkly Leotard: Take 2

Here it is! It's two sizes bigger than her measurements, but this one fits!

Jalie 2792, View A

I've decided to count this scrunchie as a separate project because by the rules that I set out last year, it is. It's a brand new make, albeit a small one. But, I'll take it.

Pink Sparkly Scrunchie

Completed Projects: 18

Remaining Projects: 34

Pink Sparkly Leotard

How cute is this?! "Thing 3" wanted a leotard to wear to gymnastics. Have you seen the prices of children's leotards? They are expensive, so I decided to try making one instead. It turned out pretty cute, and it came in at a much lower price than the store-bought ones. I think that's a win. 

Running Belts

Lucky me! I get to mark two projects off my to do list. I made two running belts; one for "Thing 1", who actually runs, and one for me, who just doesn't want to have her hands full while walking the dog.

I followed this tutorial at sewbon.com. It is well written and has lots of pictures to explain the steps. Both belts were made from a black, high performance fabric and edged with 1/2" fold over elastic.  In fact, they're identical, other than the size difference. I'm not thrilled with the way the zippers turned out. I think it's because I used chunky sports zippers. Had the zippers been finer, the fabric wouldn't have to pull as much at the zipper ends where it transitions to the seam in the fabric.  I tried to get a picture to show you, but it's all black on black so it doesn't show up. Sorry.

When I installed the fold over elastic, I sewed it all in one step. I've seen many places where people sew it on the back first, then fold it over and sew it on the front. I didn't find the extra step was necessary, however that could be because my sewing machine can crawl along at a slow pace. I't never occurred to me to try using my bias binder foot, though. Darn. Maybe next time.

Running Belt

Oh well! Even if it's not perfect, it'll hold my phone, tissues, id and maybe even my keys. I think I'll try mine out at the park tomorrow.

Running Belt

Completed projects: 15

Remaining projects: 37