I took a day off to relax then got back to the finishing touches today. It took just shy of 3 hours to finish everything! It's beautiful and me! I put the sleeves on, and the buttons. I washed it and its hanging to dry. NOTE TO SELF: this is a hand wash only item! washing it in the machine made it fray pretty bad. I definately need a surger!!! Im very pleased with the outcome and I have enough material left over to make another one. I think I just might and try to sell it. Well, here's the finished trench!
The buttons.....to keep with the mismatch theme I used 5 buttons, 3 of a dark color and 2 of a silver!
This is what happened after I washed it. It took almost two hours to cut all the fray off but I got it done! If anyone out there has tips for how to keep this from happening without a surger or burning all the edges I would love to hear them!!!
I'm new to sewing. This blog is all about the things I am learning to make. I will be making this into a second income for myself and this will be my major site! Enjoy what I have to offer!
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Adventures of a Denim Jacket part 2
This is the second part of my denim trench! It's almost done. I put together the top piece and sewed it to the skirt. I also put together the sleeves at this point, but didn't take pics of them. during this process I had a needle snap. Part of it went in my eye. When that happen I closed my eyes and not paying attention the rest of the needle went through my finger. I ripped the finger out which of course caused it to bleed. :( However, I got the piece out of my eye and super-glued my finger shut and got back to sewing. I got lucky it didn't go through to the point that an er visit was necessary. Just a little rip. well, enjoy.
The injury, after I super-glued it. NOTE TO SELF: if machine starts to jam....don't force it! Just stop and figure out the problem...might save a finger (or eye).
Front of jacket
Back of jacket
Side view
The injury, after I super-glued it. NOTE TO SELF: if machine starts to jam....don't force it! Just stop and figure out the problem...might save a finger (or eye).
Front of jacket
Back of jacket
Side view
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