Ever since we've been in this new
apartment, the Bean and I visited this particular Goodwill outlet
nearest to us (a bus ride and long walk away) 4 times already. And guess
what, I found some sewing patterns and fabric! Although not as cheap as
a quarter or 50 cent each back in Iowa, at between $0.99 and $1.99 per
pattern, it's not so bad. And since I've got tonnes of patterns already,
now I kinda know what to look for: design/cuts that I don't have yet
(or that I don't remember having...) I'll be okay... ;)
Above
are my haul over 2 separate thrifting days... 5 sewing patterns, some
buttons, elastic and 3 cuts of fabric between 1.5 - 2 yards each.
I
am resuming my sewing (the silk charmeuse blouse project that I started back
in May just before packing to move - V1170 Rachel Comey pattern), but at a snail pace since my sewing
nook is still dark. We also don't have lamp yet in the living/dining area, so
I've been sewing on the side of the dining table nearest to the kitchen
(it's galley type) where there's bright track light. Problem with this
is that the Bean, who recently just turned 2, is always interested in
pins and always pull them out of the cut fabric or pincushions and then stick
them somewhere else!
Ah the joys of sewing with a little one underfoot; I remember that well! I like your new fabric purchases; that white and black print in the middle looks really cool :)
ReplyDeleteHi Carolyn! They are all really nice cottons/cotton blends I think, but more of the home dec heft. Or skirt! :) The black and white middle one is Ikea fabric.
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