Of course there have been more tiered skirts. They are a staple, and I love them. Question is, would you buy one? What's the going rate for wonky craft?! I'm no professional but I do need to feed the habit... At a market stall not a shop where you expect a bit more like perfection, what price tag would sing to you? I'm interested in feedback from you. I have a number in my head - is it too low? Too high? Just an aside.
There have been bags using up scraps and thrifted zippers, from my head as well as on line tutorials. These are destined as gifts not commercial gain, as they are not my 'original' designs. (What IS original anyway???!)
Also a present for a great friend who ADORES President Obama. I used a free downloadable image of a cross-stitch pattern and printed it onto silk. Using interfacing and trim to 'frame' the image, it now graces a t-shirt for her!
Finally a wonky-looking (as it's full already!) bag for Master 7's computer-gamey thing. Necesary not beautiful. I was not going to buy one for $20 - I knew there was polar fleece and velcro around here somewhere that could be used!In closing, in the pile of things to sew are: a dress for Miss 2 for the upcoming 40th of a certain BB family member; PJ pants for me; mending; a memory quilty thingy idea for a pressie; and innumerable other options for bunting; tiered skirts; and pants for Master 7. Elasticated pants (necessary for the Asperger in him) are hard to find past size 6.
As long as the family don't want the dining table back soon I will be fine to continue sewing daily. Cheap therapy!
And for gratuitous cute value, here is Miss 2 colouring in her Easter page for the local competition. No parental help here, an entry from a two-year-old is in fact done by... a two-year-old! Note that the toasted cheese sandwich finger prints are her own original touch.j
6 comments:
wow I am exhausted just seeing all the wonderful sewing you have been doing! and your to do list is enormous!!! I love the tiered skirt but I can't help you with a value...sorry :( I would have no idea!!
I just love your beautiful tiered skirt! The bright colors and added ribbons make it very special indeed. As for price, maybe $25? I was also interested to read that you also have a family member with Assberger's Syndrome. My 26 year old son is similarly afflicted. Are you interested in comparing notes? I sometimes think a support group would be tremendously helpful.
Miss 2 is too cute.
Have a great weekend.
Lois
PS. Sorry. I wouldn't venture a guess on cost of the skirts. I never wear them so I have no idea what price range they would be in.
Good luck with it though.
Your sewing is fab Jess!
Skirts.. I would say $25-$30.
I really love the little bags and the Obama shirt!
Sheesh you really have been very busy!
I don't have much of an idea on girls clothes pricing (there's a bit of a girl drought in my family) but I would definitely pay $30 if I was buying it as a gift. It's absolutely gorgeous by the way!
I love making those skirts too - meant to make some for today's market but just never got there... you know I am terrible at pricing but I would say $25-30 and from the other comments I must be spot on!
Sam is almost 17 and still only wears elastic waisted pants - he has an aversion to metal (which rules zips out) thanks to his Aspergers. I was worried I would have to sew all his pants for him forever, until I realised that old men like the comfort of elastic too so we will be fine! We buy ours at Target.
Jen
xoxo
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