mentally and physically! That is what I need to do this weekend. I really want and need some new clothes and I have some gorgeous fabrics to make them with - but I am stuck! I don't know where to start.
I think there are various reasons:- I have some alterations that need doing, very basic ones like shortening some new t-shirts and altering a favourite skirt that is too big - but my secret is that I hate alterations! I would far rather make something from scratch than alter it. Also, I am trying to decide if I will take part in SWAP this year. I love the idea of it and it would be great to have an 11 piece wardrobe at the end of it, but I am not sure I can stay focused for so long, and although I could just go with the flow, really the whole idea is to Sew With A Plan! It doesn't finish until April so I can always join later on if I want to. I also have so many projects that I want to start (not just garment sewing) that I can't decide which one to work on first! Basically I have so much to do I can't do anything!!
So, I have to do some tidying up. Make a list, prioritise and 'just do it'! Simple, quick garments that can be easily altered as I lose weight (I am looking forward to going back to the gym after the hols, I am surprised to have missed it!) but that will make me feel good now. I have started pulling patterns/fabric out in the hope that it will help me past my mental block. Does anyone else have the same problem?
I am not going to make lots of Resolutions next year. I have already committed to improving my health and fitness in 2010 but I would dearly like to do some more 'me' sewing.
Ok, off to hem those 4 t-shirts - in reality it will probably only take me about an hour at the most!
Happy New Year to all my readers and followers (17 now! when did that happen?? Wow! :-))
eta; It is now two hours later and all 4 t-shirts have been shortened! They had all been pinned already and although it took me 2 hours, I was serving customers in between lol! I feel so much better to get them out the way! :-)
6 comments:
Like you, I hate doing alterations. And, get this--I had an alteration business! That's actually when I found out I don't like to do it. So, buckle down, get those fixes done so you can do some creative sewing!
Gwen :-) I also used to do alterations (and dressmaking) as a business - perhaps that is why I have such an aversion to it! T-shirt #1 done - in between serving customers as I am at work Lol! #2 in progress.
Silly really, I try to tell myself that at the end of it I will have more clothes to wear but it doesn't always work!!
Okay I just don't like doing alterations, taking jeans hems up (ask DH)or even my t-shirts that are too long. I have 4 that need to be done so I can wear them with my skirts and not tucked into my shorts/jeans. I'm going to take your lead and do it.
Go for it Sharon! I feel so much better now :-) Why do we leave it? I will tackle that skirt tomorrow - it really is too nice to get rid of for the sake of a few seams - and it is a black eyelet cotton so I am going to take the opportunity to replace the black lining with a red one to revitalise it for the summer.
Count me in the "hate alterations club." I have 2 pair of wool lined pants (RTW) that have needed the hem shortened for 2 years. I've resolved to do them in January! (of 2010)
Wishing you love, luck, health, wealth and happiness in 2010.
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