Outfitting for a Plague:

〰LOCK DOWN〰

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                                                               ~ from Kati Koos Shop, Modesto, California

And my first outing during the Plague...

                                                                                                            ~ thanks to Elaine for the photo

...with my True Love, no less.

                    Alas, I didn't have the recommended ensemble at my disposal.

*The protective suit of the Plague Doctor consisted of a light, waxed fabric overcoat, a mask with glass eye openings and a beak shaped nose, typically stuffed with herbs, straw, and spices. Plague doctors would also commonly carry a cane to examine and direct patients without the need to make direct contact with them.  Due to the primitive understanding of disease at the time, it was believed this suit would sufficiently protect the doctor from miasma while tending to patients.  (wikipedia)

My Top 5 Sewing Hits for 2019

in reverse chrono order

Sewcialists Top 5

A Tina Givens Trip Dress made in challis, with modifications seen here.

One of 5 "Hot House" Dresses using Simplicity 8332 made in challis as seen here.

Jumpsuit from McCall's 7936 made in challis as seen here.

My first jumpsuit from Vogue 1617 made from deep stash as seen here.

My first African Wax Print from Mood Fabrics made from Sandra Betzina's Vogue 1356, modified as seen here.

My favorite pants pattern (Candace) from Tina Givens made in cotton as seen here.

Tina Givens Elena Jacket made in canvas from deep stash as seen here.



I was actually surprised I had this many wins this year.  It didn't seem to me I had sewn that much.

Oh yeah, I'm heading on over to Patti's Not Dead Yet Style while I still have a chance and Catherine's I Will Wear What I Like.  See ya.

Jumping Back to the First One

~ Wearing Jumpsuit #1 ~

What do you think?  Certainly a far cry from the previous one I've shown, here.  But I luv it just the same.  Well, in a different way.

~ Sure is comfy ~

It's like pre-painted painter's overalls.  Jackson Pollack overalls?

Made from challis using McCall's 7936, a Learn to Sew pattern.  Only the size I had was too big, so I made a button up flap to take up some slack up the middle front.  (I didn't make that up.)  

~ buttons from stash, as is the fabric ~

Oh, and I lengthened the sleeves as usual.

Off to Patti and the Visibles at Not Dead Yet Style, Catherine's I Will Wear What I Like when she goes live, and why not Spy Girl's Summertime?  Hope to see you all there.

I'm Jump Suiting Now

~ no, doubt about it ~

I've caught the bug that's been buzzing through the bloggo-sphere.  This is actually the second one I've made.  Different style, not yet photo-ed.

~ What do you think? ~

Are jumpsuits your thing?  I think I like them.  They're like dresses in terms of one item and you're done.  And even more comfortable.  There is the bathroom thing.  But there's always the bathroom thing in one way or another.

~ Right? ~

The pattern is Vogue 1617 and the fabric is old stash, a synthetic jacquard, last seen as a dress, here.  I think the pattern runs large so watch out for that.  I made a size medium.  Also, I cut at least 6" off the length of the pants and I'm 5'5".

 
For something as simple as it looks, I found it very fussy/ fiddly to sew.  The top and the pants are pretty straight forward.  It's the waistband/ belt, pocket arrangement that seems unduly complicated.  I found the instructions and the illustrations cumbersome at best.  And really began to doubt my sanity after awhile.  (Did I no longer know how to sew?)

~ Of course I do, dahling ~

But I must (must I?) admit I did sew French seams through out and had to undo two long seam's worth because I put them in backwards.  aiyiyi.   Surely something that happens to the best of us...

~ Nevertheless, She Persisted ~

Might I add this was perfect for working out.  And I continue to lose weight to boot.  Just full of myself today, it seems.

~ my bosom buddy ~

A $ store plastic bug I painted gold, stuck on mini pearl eyes and a pin clasp to keep things decent.

~ and the golden Birkenstocks from ebay ~

Now I'm off to join Patti and the Visibles at Not Dead Yet Style before it's too late!  And Catherine's I Will Wear What I Like, which starts now!