Sometimes you just have to make something from a quick and familiar pattern just to get back in the groove. Kwik Sew 3658 is one of my favorite go-to patterns. I’ve made it at least two times before in both top and dress form. As I’ve mentioned before, it is basically a copy of a Coldwater Creek top that I’ve had for years that I find both comfortable and versatile. The pattern consists of three pieces and I can sew the entire thing minus the center front seam, with the serger so it goes together super fast.
This fabric was a cut from work that was in a “Project Sewing Workshop” kit that we took apart to sell the pattern separately. I don’t remember the contents but I think it is either a rayon/lycra or maybe bamboo mix. It is nice and soft and has a nice drape and stretch. The colors didn’t show up too well in the photo but it is a mix of dark red, black, tan and white so I can wear it with a number of different pants or jeans.
The weather is starting to change with cooler nights and mornings and some places still have their a/c going full blast like it is still 100 degrees outside so lightweight tops with sleeves like this are going to be in demand in my wardrobe now. Plus it is the first of many pieces of fabric that will finally make the transition from fabric shelf to closet.
I’ve vowed to stop obsessing over each piece of fabric and every pattern in my collection and just make some damn decisions and make some friggin’ clothes already! I found some forgotten yardage in the big closet the other day after I sorted, purged and folded all the stuff I had out here in the main room. Part of me just wanted to get a big bag and chuck it all but I was looking for something in particular so I went through it. I found some “what was I thinking?” pieces and then some other basics that I can quickly turn into wearable garments. Most of that fabric has been in there so long that I consider it “Free Fabric” at this point so it is a definite win-win.
Since my vacations I’ve been having some severe back pain issues. I’ve been going to a NUCCA chiropractor for almost a year now to fix some neck issues that are related to my TMJ treatment. I’m not surprised that I was out of alignment after sleeping on airplanes, in cars and on a hide-a-bed and going on amusement park rides etc. But I’ve never experienced back pain like this before. I was literally in tears the other morning just trying to tie my shoes. I finally got time to get in to see my doctor and I was so out of whack that one leg was over an inch shorter than the other! I’m feeling a lot better now but am still a little tender. I feel like I’ve had to spend most of my time lately laying in bed with an ice pack on my back. Sitting and especially driving are the worst. I have been a little afraid to do much sewing for fear it would trigger another spasm. But the other day Emma needed a repair job on her book bag so I helped her out. It didn’t take long and I actually felt better when I was done. So I took the chance this afternoon to make this top and I’m happy to report that I feel pretty okay right now. Maybe I just needed to focus on something else for a while.
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