Do you ever have that feeling that maybe you should have started something just a bit sooner but that you have to get it done so you work faster and smarter?
I purchased my dress fabric on Saturday and I'm very happy with it. Now, I have to admit that this is the first not-appropriate period dress that I've made in a long time and I'm enjoying it:) It's a Butterick pattern and I'm using synthetic materials albeit very pretty materials. It's an empire dress with a sleeveless jacket/robey-thing over it. I like it. I have the bodice of the dress cut out and done and the lining for the jacket/robe cut out and fit. Luckily Mom and Leah are coming for Thanksgiving this weekend and they can help fit the dress bodice better.
And the best part of this: I actually have a sewing room to sew in. Well, actually, it's the basement but it works very well. Large flat surfaces for cutting, actual windows and real light, an ironing board, a TV/DVD player to keep me company and all the dirty laundry I can wash:) So I guess that I have a sewing basement. And I can just toss my threads and scraps on the floor because who cares, it's the basement;) It gives Mac and Gus (cats) something to play with or roll around on, which is very important when you are a cat.
I hope that all of you are getting as excited for Thanksgiving as I am. We are hosting the Indiana clan (with a "c" not a "k") and I'm excited to see them all. I like to tease Matt that his in-laws are invading and he just smiles. Also, I love cooking for tons of people. And since it's normally just the two of us, to me 6 is a ton.
I think part of me is a 19th century farm wife. I'm sure that is a big shock to most people reading this (I kid, I kid). I like to cook, can, grow my own veggies, sew, knit, and all sorts of things that late 20-somethings aren't really supposed to want to do. Hey, buck the trend. It's my life and I'll can if I want to, can if I want to, you would can to if it happened to you.
Ok, no more songs, I promise.
I hope that everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Travel safely and enjoy time with family.
4 years ago
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Hey! Welcome to blogger land! I'm so excited that you are joining in the fun!
I'm totally with you about being at least part farm wife, I love to cook & bake from scratch, garden (especially fresh herbs), can, and craft (I'm still not great at the sewing and knitting but I enjoy the concepts!).
Somehow, CP must have had a deep and lasting impact or perhaps it just encouraged us in what we already enjoyed! Whatever the case, I think we make our mothers proud. :)
Can't wait to see pictures of your dress! (Hint, hint)
Yes, it is very like the chicken and the egg... Did Conner make us into throw backs to the nineteenth century or were we drawn to Conner because we already were??
I'm so glad you're blogging Merrilee. It's been a long time and I have missed Mer humor (such as singing eighties tunes but tweeking the lyrics to fit your will!).
I'm jumping in on the conner thing, except that I didn't like to sew before I started making olde-tyme clothes, didn't like to cook until I learned to do it with my hands, etc.
But I always did have a fascination with playing in fire...
How is the dress coming? And how was your Thanksgiving?
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