I have a dilemma.
I'm a nurse. I wear scrubs. The end.
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I want to sew dresses! And tops, and skirts, and all sorts of pretty things! ( Can you just hear me throwing a three-year-old tantrum and stomping my foot indignantly on the ground? Because in my head, that is totally what I'm doing right now!)
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Truth.
I know, I need to just take one of my favorite pairs of scrubs and tear them apart and use the for a pattern, but I can't bring myself to do it yet, plus, does anyone know what type of fabric they use?! It's not regular cotton, I swear. I just don't know what it is. It's thicker, and possibly has some sort of stain treatment or something. I don't know, maybe I'm imagining things. But the fabric feels different.
So, am I the only one with this problem? Am I the only one who doesn't have the opportunity to wear cute clothes every day (or night in my case) for work? I really want to work on a wardrobe for myself, but where do I draw the line at sewing things that aren't practical?
Scrubs are an interesting mix of soft yet strong but stain resistant. I don't know where the fabric comes from but you do not have to pick apart your favorite pair to copy the pattern. The rub off method allows you to copy the garment without destroying it. I have a book on it called Pattern Making for a Perfect Fit by Steffani Lincecum.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip! Thank-you :) My favorite scrub brand is Koi, and I can't figure out exactly what fabric they use, but it feels so wonderful, and is sturdy enough that it doesn't feel like it'll fall apart on me, which is good seeing as work can be quite demanding!
DeleteI'll have to look up that book, it sounds like a really good resource!
I believe fabric is a poly/cotton poplin. You can buy some here (or at least get swatches): http://www.bluedesertco.com/
ReplyDeleteThank-you so much! I am going to try and buy some swatches! Ooh, I'm so excited, thank-you for finding this link for me :)
DeleteI totally sympathize! I'm a freelance, work-from-home, techie mom, and I can (and have!) spent days and days in patched jeans and old t-shirts. Thing is, it makes me kinda cranky. I start to feel like I'm a slob and that I don't really have anything to offer and no one would like me if they knew me. So, I'm thinking about a wardrobe improvement project, since I've come to the conclusion that looking put together, even if it's only my family who sees me, is so much better for my personal outlook. I just hope I can find the balance between looking/feeling good and overdressing to meet the school bus!
ReplyDeleteI have definitely found that as well! I find it funny that on the days that I don't feel well, or I haven't showered yet, I tend to try and dress even nicer. Being put together makes you feel so much better. I will agree though, that sometimes you just need a good ol' jeans and t-shirt day!
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