I won't hold back: I'm feeling really proud of myself. Know why? I followed a sewing pattern! I did everything -- the measuring, the finishing of edges, the pocket. Everything! I know it probably doesn't sound like a big deal to you veteran craftsters, but for me, this was huge. I only figured out how to thread my sewing machine about a year ago and during my short history of sewing I've mostly had what a friend described as a "rip sh*t and bust" attitude toward projects. I am both impatient and very stubborn. I'll finish a project no matter what (and usually as quickly as possible) even if it's a total disaster. Funny, the contrast between my take on sewing and my approach to print-making (where I'm incredibly slow and detail-oriented.) Anyway, using a pattern and actually reading the directions took a little while, but hey -- look! Something we can actually use! And it (probably, hopefully) won't disintegrate in the wash! Who would have thought?
This is the "Simple Dress" out of Lotta Jansdotter's lovely Simple Sewing for Baby. Next, "Simple Pants." There's no stopping me now.
(Full disclosure -- this is actually the second time I managed to follow a pattern. The first was a few days ago, with a much simpler pot-holder pattern:
What else? I've done some work refurbishing a child's art desk that I found the same day I found the doll's house at the flea market. The two cost $20, combined. I do love the flea market -- and clearly it loves me back.
And finally, some baking.
Pumpkin ginger cake, Anzac biscuits, and no-knead bread -- our starchy mainstays of the moment.
PS Everything is still on sale in my shop.... Take a gander here if you like.
PPS 100 readers, yay! Giveaway coming over the weekend.
