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by hand: use what you have

8/10/2015

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noticing julia's pajamas getting a little snug sent me wondering what i could do to get her through the end of the summer without buying anything.  i've been sorting my fabric stash…selling some pieces and trying to use the smaller pieces up.  i started with two pieces (left over from a mother's day gift) that could be put together for the front.  the back took some creative piecing, but everything came together just right.  nothing was left over…nothing wasted.  it was a lot of fun to see this creation come together as if it was meant to be.  
there was no measuring fit as i was making.  there was only one size it could be, so if it fit…great.  if it didn't…it would be donated as a finished garment more valuable that way than in pieces.  with a bit taken in at the sides, it fits just right and she's worn it every night since!
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the large pieces of fabric left over from other projects reminds me that there can be a lot of waste in fashion production.  another reason for less.  and maybe another point for handmade.  we can make pajamas out of leftovers!

love,
jane
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