What I'm working on

The New Year brings new ideas, and what a better idea than actually writing on this blog! And what will I be writing about, you wonder? Here is a hint:

I will be making a new item, outside of my self-labeled collection, each month. January: cropped motor cycle jacket for myself.

I’m still working on it, but I keep running out of thread. This heavy duty top stitching thread I’ve been using to sew it is really screwing with my head. I am not used to these tiny spools. I seriously used an entire spool on the sleeves. When I continue, I’ll be on spool four. I must make it to fabric depot this weekend.

I can’t wait to have this jacket finished. I had been wanting a black leather jacket for months but didn’t have an extra $500 in my pocket. Then I had the crazy idea: why don’t I just make one. It has been an interesting experience since I’ve never made a garment out of leather before. But, I’m slowly learning. And I think it is turning into a jacket!