FAIL but whatever

[susandennis]

The jacket is finished and while the construction is fine - not Nina Garcia fine but good enough for regular peops - the jacket looks silly.  I tried it out with some short sleeved shirts and it really does look silly.  Part of it is fat in chiffon looks even fatter, I think. Maybe it will be better with jeans or when I'm desperate and it is Africa hot out and my arms look like the plague.

But, I'm cool. I did it and did a good job and enjoyed the doing of it and it didn't cost much so all is fine.  And the cat food dish project is going to be superior!!! The top is done and I'll add the skirt tomorrow.  Betty ate her dinner under the table tonight.

Zoey gets wet food but not much and if she doesn't clean her plate, I give the rest to Betty and put the dish in the dishwasher.  Zoey gets as much dry food as she wants so I'm not worried about her staving.

I'm taking the night off from sewing.  I'll finish up the table tomorrow. Tonight I need to get back on bear duty!

Comments

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

I don't know about chiffon and fat (even though i'm fat i dont wear chiffon!) but one thing that's worked for me in the summer and it fairly light is a thing that sort of looks like a bathing suit cover up. You can wear a tank top or whatever underneath and then a long sleeved cover up made out of a mesh. You can sort of see through the little netting but not enough to matter.

Just a thought.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I was mildly surprised that you chose a cream color for the fabric (or that's how it looks in the photo.) I suspect that done in a bright color you might like it better. You sure did whip it up quickly, that's for sure.

[susandennis]

The color options weren't much - but I honestly think it was the chiffon that was the wrong choice. I found a couple of very light weight cardigans (on sale! Old Navy for Fat People - sometimes they have the best stuff) - so all's cool. Thanks.

[fyremaven.livejournal.com]

http://img2.etsystatic.com/012/0/5986527/il_340x270.443558166_4usp.jpg

this is basically what i was talking about. You can do it in any color. And it keeps you cool while keeping you covered. ALWAYS my goal in summer!

[susandennis]

Yeah, I don't think I want to pull anything over my head for something like this. I found a couple of light weight long sleeve sweaters. Thanks.

[johncomic.livejournal.com]

Did someone say “bear duty”?? :)

[susandennis]

hahaha