I thought it would be fun (or not) to write what I'm doing pretty much as I'm doing it. Little bits and pieces of detail that don't need to be said but will be just because I can!
I made the pot of coffee while cleaning up a bit in the kitchen. Realised that to clean the table properly some cloths needed washed. To wash the cloths the wooden board that was occupying the sink needed scrubbed. And there we have it. I almost got sucked in to cleaning the benches in the kitchen. Almost, but will leave it for another visit.
Currently I'm looking at the Burda magazine I shall be copying out my next pattern from and hoping like crazy I have enough fabric for. Then hoping that's there enough fabric for the tunic style if there's not enough for the dress. Then thinking I might have to go buy some new fabric if there's not enough for the tunic. And at the same time wishing the dress/tunic will look as good on me as it does on the model and what am I going to wear with it. And if it's the tunic - skirt or pants? It's all too complicated! Is it any wonder I never get past this stage and get something made?!? That and the blankie over my legs is incredibly warm while my nose is incredibly cold - both heaters, the dehumidifier and the oven are trying to warm this ice-box up currently. More coffee required. Even if it is only decaf.
Table scrubbed. And I mean scrubbed! There was more dried-on crap than I realised. At least the sun has come out and is drying the table so I just might be able to start figuring out the next pattern.
Then I decided to try making the first pattern I've already cut out. First fabric choice was too short and/or too narrow depending which way the fabric was laid. Now I'm contemplating an old dark fabric that may just make me look like one of those wealthy old ladies seen on American daytime soaps. It is just a test drive after all. Old lady fabric it is! And then I have to clean up stuff that would otherwise sit until we move to find some pins - which are nowhere near that pile of mess and in clear sight when I sit down here.
Success!! First fabric cut out. Now deciding whether to cut another pattern out or begin sewing this one. Why does it have to be so difficult?!? Decision made: I'm going with the pattern.
I'm going to leave it at that I think. This has taken all afternoon. Yeah, I'm totally unproductive and spend much time going back and forth reading Twitter stuff and the odd email that pops up and scrolling through Pinterest. I could never work from home no matter how much I talk about it - I would get nothing done and I lack the self-discipline required. That much I do know.
I made the pot of coffee while cleaning up a bit in the kitchen. Realised that to clean the table properly some cloths needed washed. To wash the cloths the wooden board that was occupying the sink needed scrubbed. And there we have it. I almost got sucked in to cleaning the benches in the kitchen. Almost, but will leave it for another visit.
Currently I'm looking at the Burda magazine I shall be copying out my next pattern from and hoping like crazy I have enough fabric for. Then hoping that's there enough fabric for the tunic style if there's not enough for the dress. Then thinking I might have to go buy some new fabric if there's not enough for the tunic. And at the same time wishing the dress/tunic will look as good on me as it does on the model and what am I going to wear with it. And if it's the tunic - skirt or pants? It's all too complicated! Is it any wonder I never get past this stage and get something made?!? That and the blankie over my legs is incredibly warm while my nose is incredibly cold - both heaters, the dehumidifier and the oven are trying to warm this ice-box up currently. More coffee required. Even if it is only decaf.
Table scrubbed. And I mean scrubbed! There was more dried-on crap than I realised. At least the sun has come out and is drying the table so I just might be able to start figuring out the next pattern.
Then I decided to try making the first pattern I've already cut out. First fabric choice was too short and/or too narrow depending which way the fabric was laid. Now I'm contemplating an old dark fabric that may just make me look like one of those wealthy old ladies seen on American daytime soaps. It is just a test drive after all. Old lady fabric it is! And then I have to clean up stuff that would otherwise sit until we move to find some pins - which are nowhere near that pile of mess and in clear sight when I sit down here.
Success!! First fabric cut out. Now deciding whether to cut another pattern out or begin sewing this one. Why does it have to be so difficult?!? Decision made: I'm going with the pattern.
I'm going to leave it at that I think. This has taken all afternoon. Yeah, I'm totally unproductive and spend much time going back and forth reading Twitter stuff and the odd email that pops up and scrolling through Pinterest. I could never work from home no matter how much I talk about it - I would get nothing done and I lack the self-discipline required. That much I do know.
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