
I sew by hand. The last time I used a machine was in seventh grade home economics. It was ugly. So it's slow going hand stitching but at least I've started on my Rockstar Boro (RSB) garment.
I deconstructed an old pair of Charlie's black work pants and stitched the front of them to the front of my RSB. I wanted to add the two deep pockets so that's why I used the front part of the pants. The two panels are heavy and have caused a complete change in the neckline. So now I have to rethink what I'm doing in the front. And I learned I really have to keep the weight of fabrics in mind when I start adding them to my RSB.
Also I suppose I'm gonna have to learn the name of stitches. I'm pretty fluent in running stitch. My favorite stitch is the blanket stitch... and that's about all I know. Research time. Oh hey... I just learned the stitch I really use most is the double running stitch. Hmmmm.
In the photo below is a hat. It's from the hood of a jacket I purchased a couple of years ago at Salvation Army when they were having a coat sale. I think I picked it up for $1.00. I love the fabric. I think I'm going to use some of this fabric on my RSB. It's not too late for you to stitch along with Melanie and her RSB project.

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I look forward to seeing some close up shots!
Okay... now I'm gonna have to work on the zooming. I'm trying to do everything with my iPhone. I think I got an app for that...
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