Clothing Construction Sample Notebook. Finished.

Today was the LAST lab day for my clothing class this semester. I am completely finished with ALL of my projects in that class, praise the Lord! My blouse turned out pretty good, although it was a little big. Maybe if i throw on a cute belt with it, it'll be alright:) I also completed my sample notebook today. I don't know exactly how many samples of different hems, buttons, button holes, hook & eye closures, zippers, and stitches we had to do, but it seemed like a lot! I doubt that I'll remember how to do all of them again, but at least I'll have it for future reference if I ever need it. I would put pictures of it up to show you what a sample notebook looks like, but it is rather boring. Anyways, this will be my last post about my sewing projects this semester, but I start Advanced Apparel in the Spring, so there will be many more to come next year! :)

This Semester is Coming to an End!

Wow. The semester is almost over! I am currently working on my shirt, which is taking me forever to finish. I have been working on it for about ummm 5 LAB PERIODS which is 15 HOURS!! I am making it out of a taupe-ish polyester fabric. It has a Mandarin collar, with 3/4 length sleeves. It also has 6 black and gold colored buttons down the front. I would like to mention that i used a machine to make my button holes...That was pretty fascinating. I only had a couple of puckers this time which isn't too bad considering the fact that I had to sew "set-in sleeves". But I fixed them so it looks better now:)
Not only am I working on finishing my shirt, I am also trying to get my sample notebook finished. I only have one more lab period to work on everything before the semester ends, but hopefully I'll get it all finished. Our sewing room is literally like the Project Runway room right before their time is out to quit working. Everyone is trying to work as quickly as possible. Fabric and threads are everywhere! (i feel so sorry for the cleaning lady). All of the tables are covered in fabric swatches, notions, scissors, folders, pin cushions, and everything else possible. I think the only thing that is keeping us all sane right now is the lovely music that we play in the background. But seriously.