
About two years ago I received a sewing machine from my parents and enrolled in some sewing classes but didn’t really make anything wearable. Last year for my senior project I decided to take the next step and learn how to use patterns and alter thrifted pieces.
I had planned to blog about my progress but that fell through very early on and I never ended up doing so. So I’ll posting about it now, this was the my first project and I have to say; learning how to sew is a lot more complicated then I had originally thought it would be.
I bought a simple dress pattern and a sheer fabric that looked pretty but I eventually found out it was extremely hard to work with, it was hard to cut, it was hard to sew, and it was impossible to hem. By the time I actually finished it, it no longer actually fit because I had gained 15 lbs so I had my friend Sarah model it for me.
Here’s the finished product:


Learning how to sew was frustrating and difficult but I’m glad I learned because even though I am still a beginner it opens up the possibilities to create my own designs, clothing and refashion thrifted pieces.
I think I will continue posting my progress with sewing especially since summer is approaching and I’ll have time to experiment.
til next time,
-Madeline Claire