Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Finish Skirt!

I have to say that pin tucks aren't as easy as they look. Using a twin needle and special foot may require a bit more practice. Maybe I missed something? There was certainly a lack of information online about sewing pin tucks. The lady at the sewing store did give me the tip about adjusting the bobbin tension. It worked somewhat, but I really really hate to mess with the tension on my machine.
Regardless of my troubles, the skirt is finally done and I plan on wearing it in public.

Tomorrow we leave for Panama. (Bocas Del Toro, Panama) We have some friends that are currently living there and they invited us down for a visit. We couldn't say no could we? This past weekend we spent some time preparing for our trip which included lots of laundry and a trip to Borders where I picked up two fun books. 99% of the time I am a non-fiction reader, but I needed some imagination and ended up purchasing Water for Elephants and The Friday Night Knitting Club (BOGO 1/2 off!) Jeff proceeded to tell me by just holding the Knitting Club book he was growing a set of ovaries. So I suppose I made a good plane ride reading choice. :)

48 hours before departure I decided that I needed a new bag to hold my new books. It took me over 8 days to finish the skirt. How would I finish a new bag? This is what it looked like this morning. I made it up as I went. Just measuring, cutting, interfacing, and sewing. No looking back.
It was finished a 7pm this evening. I got to use some new Amy Butler fabric. It's your standard over-sized tote with a pocket on each side of the exterior and 2 slip pocket, a zipper pocket and pen holder on the interior. 4'' finished gusset/ fully interfaced. Maybe you'll get an action shot of the finished bag and skirt in Panama!

See you all in about a week or so.....

10 comments:

  1. Oh yeah, pin tucks *** (insert rhyming word here)! lol

    My Mom had a neat little gizmo she used that you laid your fabric on and used a blunt straight edge to push the fabric into the slot, ironed the tucks into place, and THEN stitched--and even that was a bit of a pain. I think yours turned out pretty darn good!

    Have a fun trip!
    Smiles, Karen

    p.s. I listed some of those bookmarks you asked about in my Etsy shop :o) htttp://misseskwittys.etsy.com

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  2. oops--one too many t's in there
    http://misseskwittys.etsy.com

    :o)

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  3. OH, I've always wanted to go to Bocas del Toro, and stay in one of those huts on sticks IN the ocean. I hope you have lots of fun and take lots of photos!

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  4. The skirt is lovely! Good for you for powering through. It looks like you learned a lot, too. :)

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  5. You ladies who whip up adorable projects right before you leave for vacation astound me. The bag looks adorable, and that skirt is great. Enjoy your time away!

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  6. Hope you have a wonderful trip!

    Take lots of photos for us!! : D

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  7. That's quite an elaborate last minute bag, sheesh!
    Have a great trip, the skirt is gorgeous.

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  8. Oh, fabulous skirt, really! I just love it, the pin tucks really do it- make it something quite special!
    Emily

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  9. LOVE the skirt and can't wait to see the bag. Hope you have a wonderful trip! :)

    Kristin
    Reclaiming The Home

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  10. I so hope you guys are having loads of fun right there in the Bull's Mouths.

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