My relationship with lists and resolutions is well-documented: can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em. SIGH.So without further ado, may I present my seasonal sewing brain-dump?
Today, instead of getting on with my sewing or knitting, I emptied all my fabric out onto the bed and listed it.
See that? I have enough material to keep me busy for a year... at least!
Top of the queue, with no excuse available:
Trousers in chocolate brown / lilac pinstriped cotton: pattern TICK, fabric TICK
Plaid pintucked Japanese pattern tunic: pattern TICK, fabric TICK
Pinstripe wool Rockabilly skirt: pattern TICK, fabric TICK
Eva Dress 1940's trousers: pattern TICK, fabric TICK
Pendrell blouse: pattern TICK, fabric TICKIn my peripheral vision:
Black cotton sateen wiggle dress / skirt: pattern ON WAY, fabric TICK
Brown babycord /silver sequins wiggle dress: pattern ON WAY, fabric TICK
Betsey Johnson 1970's coat: pattern TICK, fabric NOPE.... OK, so I might have to buy some!
The pattern that is on its way is truly fabulous - I hope I can make it work! I have also ordered a few lengths of grosgrain ribbon for waistband-reinforcements, to avoid that mid-project slump when I realise I don't have everything I need to hand: it's not as if I can "pop out to the shop" whenever I feel like it!
The more I think about it, the more I think a self-stitched lifestyle is the way for me to go. It is really rather exciting! Roll on 2011!
5 comments:
Can't wait to see the wiggle stuff! ;D
Yes, you will look fabulous in the wiggle dress - to go with your killer cheekbones! I can't make lists; I hate not doing everything I've vowed to do. You have a great set of projects lined up.
So impressed with your organisation of matching up patterns and fabric. I could do with doing something similar with my wool stash!
I DID do something like that with my yarn stash--the result was a small amount of culling, and a severe case of startitis--not to mention the realization that I am far into SABLE.
All the best for the coming year--are you going to call it "Self-Stitched Eleven"?
Now these lists, whilst being a good way to organise & plan are the equivalent of dangling a cherry - I can't wait to see all that you plan!!
You're a very good influence - it might be a good way for me to make plans for what I have already bought (perhaps!)
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