11.23.2010

My fabric

I knew I wanted a floral print and I knew I only had 30 minutes to pick it, get it cut, and buy it. With a trach child getting out has become much more of a trial. Only those who have been specifically trained to take care of traches can babysit. I had to take a 5 day course before they would release Maaike from the hospital to me. This leaves me with my mother-in-law (who graciously took the class at the hospital with me as my husband was still back in China), my husband (who I have now trained), and my sister-in-law Melissa (who is an ER nurse). We were advised not to take Maaike out during cold and flu season, so you can see how this is going, but really, any mom with a new baby, or any kids at all, knows what I am talking about. So when you finally get the opportunity to get out it becomes an all or nothing kind of a trip.I can just hear Tim Gunn saying that this print is too safe, but I lets face it, I'm not hitting the runway any time soon. I did find a light blue vintage floral print that I loved, but the fabric weight was much too light for this structured of a pattern. Next time. All in all a successful trip. Now to cut out my muslin.

5 comments:

  1. What kind of fabric would you recommend? I haven't bought mine yet- I still haven't decided on a print... but I was wondering about types and weights- what do you recommend?

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  2. Well my dear if you think this print is "safe" my 2 solid choices might make you yawn. How large is the flower? am I correct in thinking 4-6"? Quite dynamic if you ask me. An impressive find under such a time constraint.

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  3. I love your choice! I couldn't decide on what I wanted and while I wasn't on your time constraint, I did have my husband and 2 kids in the fabric store with me...I hurried just to pick out muslin material! I'll get my "real" fabric when I have time to go alone!

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  4. I love your fabric choice. That is probably something I would have gone with too. Sorry to say, I won't be joining the sew along. I had a back injury and my sewing time is very limited. I will be following along though. Enjoy!

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  5. I love the fabric! Can't wait to pick out my own. Not yet, i have to be patient a little longer. But I am going to get my pattern today and get my muslin all cut out! So excited!

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