I have been really making scarves, but these are for cold weather, not fashion. I can only get into winter stuff when it is cold and by then I need it. So, I am working like crazy. I picked up some flannel today to make jackets. I got a really good deal on it and may go back tomorrow and get more.
I am continually amazed that the lack of quality in fabrics. We didn't know how good we had it before NAFA. We had fabric mills here in this country and they turned out quality fabrics. Compton corduroy was a staple. And the wools were outstanding. Not anymore. At least 90% of the stuff I am seeing now I would have found in the dollar store years ago and I would not have used. Now I have no choice. And I cannot even find corduroy anymore. I can find half way decent denim. Cottons are another matter. They are definitely inferior. I am delighted when I find an estate sale with a fabric stash. I buy it all. But those are few these days. And most people do not have a clue about the quality or lack thereof of the clothes they buy. I taught my daughter and my sons how to shop for clothes. Inspect the buttons. Turn the garment inside out and inspect the seams. There should be no loose strings nor any loose buttons. There should be concise cleaning instructions in the garment. But I am not happy with any of the ready made either.
My sewing machines, of which I have 5, are going to get a real workout this winter. I am making quilts for the animals. Daisy does better with the quilts than any pillows. My grandkids love quilts so grandma is quilting along with all my other sewing.
I have finally started my sewing business. I have picked up a couple of clients and have been really busy. I finished hemming 12 pair of slacks for one lady and have 1 more pair to go and two jackets and a robe. I have been sewing around 8 hours per day. Love it.
