As I sit here listening to She and Him–and the sweet silence of naptime–I feel sort of sheepish. Back here with my tail between my legs, unable to complete a challenge that I gave myself. What kind of dope can't even do what they tell themselves to do? Me, apparently. I guess I overestimated my "figure it out" abilities. :) I can tell you, I think what is hindering me is my complete lack of spatial skills.
I struggled in my 3D art classes in college because I just couldn't "get it". I couldn't see my ideas in 3D. I have had the same problem in finishing up my slipcovers. I just can't seem to finish the twin without Pink's watchful and helpful eye. I felt the same way last week while looking at my 2D pattern pieces, wondering how in the world all of these puzzle pieces would possibly make a shirt. I just can't picture how the pieces go together. I wonder if this would get easier with time and practice or if it's just something a seamstress should possess? I can do quilts…but expect me to pump something 3D out…and I think I'd rather pay someone. :)
Anyway, one highlight of redoing this mission is that I got to do my favorite part all over again…picking out fabric. I got all the way to the fabric store (40 min away) and kicked myself, realizing I had forgotten my camera…and therefore couldn't show you the glory of Mary Jo's.
I almost cried…but that would mean that all 3 of us in the car would be crying…and even I couldn't handle that. Yes, the boys had a rough morning…and they aren't too fond of Mary Jo's in general. An employee told me once that the very young and the very old have a hard time in the store because all of the fibers cause respiratory and optical irritation. I thought that was interesting…because literally every.single.time. we go to Mary Jo's…it's like my children hate me. They don't really. They love me.
Anyway, I got fabric for a cute pair of pants and a cute dress. It's basically the longer version of the shirt I tried last week. I can't bring myself to redo exactly the same shirt. Maybe another week…after I've had enough time to lick my wounds. :)
Sweet bounty from Mary Jo's. I love this sight.
Fab for my sweet lounge/wide leg pants.
Chicest neutral boho fab for my hopefully darling little dress.
Both fabrics are currently enjoying a spin in my washing machine. They are getting lathered up and preshrunk with my favorite laundry products (Mrs. Meyers). I can hardly wait to get them dried and ready to cut into. I feel full of promise today. :) Maybe because I wouldn't dare go back outside…the high being 95 degrees in APRIL is a bit much for me.
Any one have any more tips or tricks for me as I embark on my re-do? I'd love to hear them. Thank you to the sweet women who gave me their 2 cents about my work last week. I appreciate it so much, and only wish I could fly you to Charlotte so you could look over my should and mentor me with your wise ways. Wouldn't that be fun (for me at least)??