Making a new short, stretchy dress with long sleeves.
Love this fabric! Before cutting, I lay out stretchy fabric and let it relax overnight. This makes a big difference.
It will be short like this dress I made four years ago. Am using the same dress pattern. The new fabric is softer.
Added an inch to the sleeves for my long arms. Cut armholes a half-inch deeper. Don't you hate it when clothes pinch your armpits?
Will have a friend pin up the hem.
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Have you ever pressed on with a fever?
Two days ago, I felt delighted to get my COVID-19 Pfizer booster shot. That night, I shivered and sweated. Yesterday, my temperature was four degrees above normal.
Felt achy, woozy and tired, a typical side effect. Shows a strong immune system response.
Massively slowed down, I sewed the neckline. Gone was my usual impatience. It was easy to set in the sleeves. Overwhelmed by sleep, I took short naps. Back to the dress.
Last night, my fever broke. All I have left to do is hem the sleeves and bottom. And wash the sheets.
Looking at the dress, it feels like a dream. Fever dress.
LiterateHiker
Level 9
Oct 8, 2021
0
I know a few people who had a reaction to the booster shot but not the first two except a sore arm.
carry on young lady.
I had a serger for about 30 years, loved that machine, and I made clothing for me and my girls, and I even made a red vest for my ex for Xmas. As the girls grew older they were "less appreciative" of my talents and the clothing I produced. I hadn't used my serger in a couple years and took it in for cleaning, and it was pretty much dead. For the last 10 or so years I've done mostly home dec stuff, mending, and quilts. I think about replacing the serger once in a while, and then I look at my budget and shake my head. Too many other higher priorities. My sewing machine is less than 10 years old so I'm good to go for a while.
HippieChick58
Level 9
Oct 7, 2021
4
Love the material! It will look pretty on you!
Redheadedgammy
Level 9
Oct 6, 2021
5
Thank you, dear!
@LiterateHiker It looks great on you.
Thank you. Glad I grew out my hair. I didn't like it layered.
Are you going to model it for us?
mischl
Level 8
Oct 6, 2021
5
Sure. I will post a photo wearing the new dress.
@LiterateHiker Looking forward to seeing your handiwork.
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