More alterations...creating lining for an unlined jacket....

A friend of mine asked me to line a blazer/jacket that she had.  She wanted it to "skim" over her hips, not stick to them.  Who likes a jacket that you have to constantly pull down.  I know I don't.  I said, sure, I'll try.  I've done it for myself, but doing it for someone else causes me to be a perfectionist.  But, it was much easier than I thought.

I took a tissue from a pattern that I will never use....laid it over the jacket back and poked holes around the armsyches and side seam....then cut it out from that

 Then I laid it over the jacket to make sure I sized it correctly.  I did cut it a tad larger just in case of error.

 Just two pieces.....that's it!  She didn't want the sleeves done.

 I machine stitched it to the top (which had a short bodice and the back, leaving the armholes free.

She's happy and I'm happy.  Super simple!  I know alot of you guys would have no problem doing this, but some of you are afraid of alterations and I just want you to see how easy it is.

Blogging update...

I have been sewing...in fact I finished a black blouse and a pretty pink blouse...same pattern and plenty of alterations from people answering my Ad!!  yeah!!.  I still have two bridesmaids dresses to alter. 

I'm so glad that I invested $35.00 in a rolled hem foot for my Viking.  At first I was like "$35.00 dollars, are you kidding me right now?" being my cheap self.....but, what a great investment.  I've used it twice in one year....and now three more times this month.  It makes a gorgeous hem, that is, after I played with it and tested it on several scraps of fabric.  Supposedly my White Serger has a rolled hem option....but ICK.....never looked nice.

I do have a little problem with one of the dresses.  The cup size has to be taken in.  I can't take in the side seams, I have to take in the two seams directly over each bust point.  Does that make sense?  I'm so afraid of making the boobs look pointy.  This alteration shouldn't be difficult, but for some reason it scares me.  (Same with alterations around shoulders...not good with them).

Just letting my blog friends now that Yes, I'm still alive.....even though I caught a wicked cold and I'm on DAY SIX of it!!

During my days in bed sick, I've kept up with all my blogs and have enjoyed the inspiration as usual!

Happy Sewing....