This week, I’m pulling out a few of my sewing machines. Why? I need to make a project bag for my swap partner. I still have not decided if I’ll add machine embroidery to the bag. It depends.
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I’m using some of the loom woven fabric, that I created a few years ago. Thus far, this is my most favorite fabric that I’ve created.
Also on my “sewing task list” is creating a few shirts for my father. I haven’t made button down shirts in years; however, my interest was sparked when I saw an amazing paisley shirt created by Christopher Nejman. I mainly design/sew dresses and the occasional skirt.
The above book came highly recommended by Christopher Nejman (I’ve written about him below) a member of a Janome users group where I’m a member and also a few members of an Adult Sewing forum where I’m a member. It’s not “adult” because of the content. The group owner is Christian, it’s “adult” because that’s the only type of clothing that is posted there… clothing for adults.
But back to sewing shirts…
I figure my father would be the appropriate guinea pig. He has plenty of suits and shirts; however, I want to spice up his shirts a bit with some patterned fabric. You know I’ll be playing the daughter card; however, I will use colors that he does like. 🙂