My "To Sew" List is Growing!

Yesterday at work, at colleague asked if I've ever made swimwear.  Being rather buxom on top, she hates the frustration of trying to find a very specific suit that meets her needs.  I told her that I never have tried it, although I'd heard from many other sewists how easy it is to do.  I own Jalie 2447, but never got the courage up to trace it off and try it out.  I did a little research, and after finding a swimwear pattern with her requirement of an underwire, decided to give it a shot.

My plan is to cut the one piece as a tankini (using the measurements and bottom from Jalie 2447).

I've located underwires (thanks, Summerset!) and she wants a simple solid, black suit, so I can get the fabric easily (and fairly cheaply).  I need to discuss price with her, but since she's paid for a custom suit before from a special boutique, I'm sure she's prepared to cover my time.

There was a swimwear sew along at PR in 2008, and there is another going on now.  I have a couple cuts of fabric from the co-op that I got really cheap, so I can practice on mine first.  I'd love to make one for Little Miss Princess, but suits for her are so cheap in the store...

Then, I got another sewing job at work!

I had some fabric on my desk that I was trying to decide what to make with it, so I asked my senior girls in 6th hour.  "Top or skirt???"  It's from Gorgeous Fabrics, and I love a good woven with a little stretch...

One of the girls went crazy over the fabric and begged me to make her a skirt.  "How much would you pay for it?", I asked.  After a brief pause, she replied, "$30.  Can it have pockets? I'll pay $40 for pockets."  Hmmm... let me think about this.  A simple mini skirt with pockets using a yard of fabric, and I get $40?  Sure, why not?  It'll pay for the skirt I'm going to turn around and make for myself!!!

As I sat with my Burda binder, looking for the right pattern to use, I found myself saying, "Gosh I love that.  I was going to make that.  Ooh, and that, too.  That would be perfect for that other fabric I have..."

I started a list so I can quickly refer back, but there's nothing really quick about it.  There's 4 UPO's at the top and 9 items on the "Wish List", not including the swimwear.  I'd better get sewing!!!