One project down, 341 to go!

I modified a charity shop bikini -yes I know buying charity shop swimwear might not be to everyone's taste but then buy new sweatshop items make me feel as queasy! It was indecently small, so using strips of a t-shirt and very light interfacing I made a 5cm wide band to add as ties to the bottom ad top. I basically overlocked the edges, turned them inside out and pressed the shit out of them. I then sewed them onto the bikini using a plain old straight stitch, making sure to stretch the bikini before pinning onto the straps.

Momentum

I used my rolled hem foot with great success. It did take some getting used to: the fabric needs to be directly under the foot, and its easier on a straight grain than bias.

Long time no sew!

Ooh I am such a terrible hobby seamstress! I have at least 4 projects on the go and about 9 ideas but I haven't sewn in about 2 weeks, its not going to sew itself is it?
Something that spurred me on was going to Topshop and Primark and looking at all the pretty but sweatshop clothes that I can't afford. I saw a beautfiful beige jumper, but I had to remind myself I have a similar one in red that needs dyeing. I saw some nice bikinis and then remembered I have a bikini that needs new straps. I tried on an absolutely beauiful shirt dress but had to concede that it didn't fit on the hips.

I am currently trying to stop all needless purchases (especially from chainstores with dubious ethics), but I did make two sensible purchases: a rolled hem foot for my Elna sewing machine, and finally bought a manual for my Toyota overlocker which for some reason didn't come with one.

After all that if I don't start sewing again I give up!! (not really.)