Do you wear jewelry when you sew?
It might seem strange but I purposefully keep my hands decorated while sewing. Unless I am dealing with delicate lace, where there is a possibility of damaging the fabric, I ornament my hands with the rings while sewing. It helps keep me motivated while sewing. There is a special connection between a seamstress and their hands so placing added emphasis on the main tools of my trade, my hands, is really helpful. also, when working on a piece one needs to keep in mind that they are creating something of beauty. how better to do that than to keep that one part of yourself that you focus on while sewing, beautiful?
Over the past few years, I’ve collected rings and bracelets. Although I love big statement pieces, for daily wear, My bread and butter staple is stacking multiple delicate gold pieces. If you choose a 14k or vermeil option, they won’t tarnish like gold plated pieces. I recently added this heart shaped eternity ring to my gold ring collection.
My Shibuito Mode, Kimono dress fashion show was last week and I will be posting some photos soon, but in having finished that big time and energy event, I decided to take a few days to work on a few things for myself. Lingerie, yay! I’ve attempted to sew bras in the past (here and here), but this is my first attempt at panties! Odd considering how much I sew that I’ve not spent more time on this kind of thing…But, as it turns out panties are quick and fun. The stretch stripe fabric was a left over from a kit I bought at Merckwaedigh. I just took sample patterns from what I already own, but I’ve seen great options online that are downloadable at Orange Lingerie.
*This blog post is in collaboration with Nakturnal.
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Rose says
That is an interesting idea of keeping your hands decorated for motivation! Also I must buy the heart ring for myself because it is gorgeous!
Chie says
Hi Rose! Even for the days I don’t go out, I get dressed and put on my jewelry to sew. Those delicate gold bangs are great, because they are so light and don’t hurt delicate fabrics:) Totally recommended!
Aubrey says
Your jewelry makes your hands look so elegant! I don’t have any sewing experience but it’s great that you look glam with that jewelry while doing it!
Chie says
Thank you so much Aubrey!
Jaclyn says
What a great idea to stay motivated! That heart ring is beautiful!
Chie says
Thank you so much Jaclyn!
Adam says
Neat idea, I have never heard of this before… Keep it up!!
Chie says
Thank you!
HongChing says
First off, Your master skills on these beautiful underwear are AWESOME. This could can take down Victoria Secret, no joke. Also,I love how you’re such a positive person, and creatively apply your positivity through the heart shape eternity ring. Not only are the underwear dainty and classy but so are you. It really brings a good profile together.
Chie says
Thank you for your sweet comment!
Madison says
I love your heart-shaped eternity ring from AURate! That is one of my favorite styles that they offer!
Chie says
Thank you Madison! The hearts are small and subtle, so it’s great for stacking!