So you may remember that I am working on making my son a dress up box! I am starting with his Halloween costume, which is my first experience working with a sewing machine and my first experience with a pattern.
So today, I began working with his jacket. If you looked at the previous posts, you know that I have had the pieces cut all week, but today, I began sewing. I sewed the collar, staystitched all necklines (and have had no stretching, I might add quite proudly), sewn the facing to itself and pinned the collar and facing to the jacket! They are ready to be sewn whenever I get time again.
One of the reasons I haven't sewn this last step was that my darling son insisted that I play with him! I stopped because he is such a good sport when I am sewing. The other reason is because I am afraid to try such thick layers in my sewing machine. I also am a bit hesitant because I don't know if I am using too much bulk in the neckline. I am going to look at some fleece patterns.
Additionally, here is a picture of how I keep my pattern. I have heard that people make their patterns last longer by tracing onto freezer paper or sew-in interfacing. I have also heard that people stick patterns to fusible interfacing. Just some tips on making patterns last longer.
UPDATE: I have a pattern for fleece jackets (pictured below). And the directions are exactly the same as these. It also has tips for working with fleece which I am already employing. I am on the right track! :-) Yippee!!
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