Hi all, I found this forum when I did a search for 'jeans sewalong' as I'm thinking of trying to make a pair, and definitely think that doing it alongside other people might be more fun! I live in West Wales and don't have any local sewing groups.
My name is Tina, and c/o a typo when I tried to register I'm The Shrinking Sewust not The Shrinking Sewist
I'm primarily interested in dressmaking. Having lost a considerable amount of weight and been able to buy ready-to-wear clothes in sensible sizes, my frustration has been growing at how poorly they fit! I have gone from a rtw size 26 down to around an 18, but because I'm slightly larger in the bust than 'standard' I've had real problems with fit.
I've been working on developing my skills from only using wovens to make tent style smocks, to using stretch and more complex garments. I now love makes using french terry and am looking to make my wardrobe almost entirely 'me made'.
I'm 55 and live with my husband in beautiful West Wales. We have two grown-up daughters who no longer live at home, which means I get to use one of their bedrooms as my sewing room.
Looking forward to getting to know you all.