When I was a kid I had very little money to buy the things I wanted. My folks weren't into giving large allowances so if I wanted something I had to make it myself. I spent hours devising how to make things I wanted--drawings, putting whatever it was together with scraps in the garage or with whatever materials I could afford to buy. While I couldn't make things like the Walkman I wanted I could sew things for myself, bind my own books of poetry and make musical instruments too!
I have wanted one particular thing that I saw at the Phoenix book store in Big Sur. It was a raw silk jacket. It was a jeans style jacket, a sagey green with a soft lining. At the time I didn't have the $100 to spend on it. I've been searching for this jacket ever since.
I need a challenge. I'm going to make the jacket of my memory. I don't have any of the materials or a pattern but I do have my Aunt's Necchi sewing machine (made in 1954). I have Keri and my sister who can coach me. Now all I have to do is start the process of bringing it together.
I'll post pictures when its done.
that's wonderful - I am totally looking forward to hearing about the process (& seeing the pictures). being bold is one of the things I admire most about you.
ReplyDeleteSasha, when you sum it up with "I need a challenge" I almost laugh out loud. You are the queen of challenges. I just observe. Ask me for feedback ... I love to sew.
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