Sew Chaotically ~ S2648 - and it's giving....BANANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 ...but Roo says she is down with it!

The result of what comes, occasionally, when ordering fabric on-line and not getting a swatch first.  I got this from Mood back in 2018, as Roo had been wanting a yellow knit dress that wasn't too flimpy. While this was listed as "Yellow solid stretch Neoprene" the description, at least per my understanding, did not indicate that it would be as thick and stiff as it turned out to be.  So....I waited for inspo.

A few weeks ago, Roo helped me go through my stash and she picked the fabric to go with this shift, which I've made for her before, saying, "It's definitely giving banana!  But, I'm down for that!!"

I cut it right after, but still let it marinate a minute as I thought about how to finish the seams.  As it was a double layer situation, I didn't think the fabric could be left unfinished as some knits can and serging would just make the seams more substantial than they already were. I finally hit upon using top stitching as both a finishing method and an added style feature.  After a few try-on's to slim it down, it fits her perfectly and looks lovely on her.  Not sure how comfy it will be as she noted the seams were rather itchy.  I told her wear and love it - or not.  We had a fun collab and managed to make SOMETHING out of that crazy material!!

And it was all yellow - or banana or Curious George!  But it is still good!  Sew and live chaotically!!! - c

Chaotically Wonderful Words ~ Anais Nin

 

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."

I strive to be the same real person in my interactions with everyone.  And I think I do.  And I think that is good.  Still, I think it is also true that a friendship really does become a world of its own, where you become more of yourself and create a special combined entity with your friend that can never be completely shared with anyone else.  

I remain ever grateful to all of you - far and near - who have melded their world with mine.

                                                                                   ~ les

March Fourth!!!! And...Chaotically Wonderful Words ~ Topher Kearby

 

While I may not have posted on my favorite day - it did not go unnoticed!!!  I have been more than blessed and especially on that special day by the remembrance and celebration of it by my fav girls!!  My dear sweet Roo and Tam Bo and Danita were just three of my wonderful peeps who went above and beyond to let me know they were right there with me - Marching Fourth!!!!  Mother Nature did her part, too!

In celebrating all that is in my heart, through the words of others and in honor of Marching Fourth, I am starting a new bit on this old blog - Chaotically Wonderful Words.  I thought these were an apt beginning...

I am thankful for this wild heart and this creative mind.  

for they allow me to see past the limitations of this moment.

and look ahead to a future filled with endless potential and infinite possibilities.

                                                           ~ Topher Kearby

Wishing you every joy and simple beauty as you March Fourth.  Les