First attempt at regular sewing
Well, I thought I would try my hand at regular sewing and purchased an easy Vogue pattern for a jacket that didn't call for lining. 4 pieces...how hard could it be! Not knowing what size I wore, I made it an extra large. Also, the pattern called for felted wool but all I could find was 36 inch felt that was a blend of wool and polyester . This is how it came out. I added cuffs to it as the pattern didn't have cuffs . I could have tuned the sleeves up but didn't like seeing the arm seams so I called on my nanny angel to help guide me ( she was a seamstress when she was alive) as I had no clue what I was doing .
It's big and somewhat stiff so I will wear it in the mornings when it's cool around the house on the weekends.
Need to find another pattern that is more finished....or maybe just stick with quilting and embroidering.
In any event I christened my Janome 12000 with this first regular sewing project.