Jots, Tittles and project avoidance.
Disney approaches in 50+ days. I have costumes to make and final ensemble planning to do. We’re going to the Halloween party as Dr Sherman and his niece Darla, the fish killer. Finding braces will be the hardest part, but I really am just not ready to work on my Darla outfit. So I avoid, avoid, AVOID!
I’ve made a set of pattern weights: I’ve printed and fondled all my new Victory Patterns (love, love) and I’ve made a garment bag! My luggage is a subtle Betsey Johnson leopard print that I love- you CANNOT lose it at the airport- seriously- it cannot be missed on the belt! Alas, Betsey didn’t plan a matching garment bag and I have a lot of hangy stuff to take with me. Mr b claims the luggage is full of books and everything else is on hangers. Well, yeah, of course, whats your point?
So I combed the net and found a lot of good advise and then I pulled out a lovely blue floral upholstery that the Deanna had left behind. Basically, I put a dress up on a hanger and measured how much ease I’d need around it and put a zipper down the middle of one side. This I good for now, but if I’d had more planning in it piping and inside pockets would have been done. It also is only 2 inches deep, so that will be outgrown quickly! I did get a little loop on the bottom so it will fold over and be compact in the cargo area. So I sort of had a plan!
But I’m not done avoiding Darla yet! I also made a little Lisette blouse- while watching ‘Boss’ this week. While I was sewing I wasn’t paying much attention, it all just flowed so easily that’s when I realized how many times I had made this blouse: and: This is of course the largest version so far! yes, those are dachshunds, God’s most blessed pups.
Marilyn Manson without makeup and of course just random searches for ‘weiner’……. I’m glad that you stayed to play!
Happy 50K to you! I’m doing my own avoidance today – life! Do I really have to get out of bed?
I’m not sure that life should be approached every day- too risky!
Excellent advice. I stayed there until 5pm.
Congrats on all the blog views! And nice job on the weights & garment bag. I never would have thought to make my own garment bag.
I’m very cheap! I wasn’t loving what i was seeing out there to buy! The husband thought this idea was really out of the ozone too!
A have a few JRT’s that might take issue with the most blessed part of your post, but I explained to them that if they’re loved, they’re blessed. That and the biscuits made all the difference. Now where in the world did you find that weiner dog fabric? And some of the search criteria, a hoot. I get some pretty weird ones myself. The feedjit is a constant source of entertainment!
Well, hounds and terriers surely sit on the right and left hand of God! So close are they! Dachsie fabric abounds in the M’liss collection at Hancock fabric!
Prttynpnk, for my Anouk I used a light shot cotton as the top part and it is fully lined, but you know, you could just do a single layer if the fabric is medium weight or stiff.
Thank you so much! Now to pick out some fabric! I guess I should have already done that….
Very productive procrastinating! Love the dachsunds!
It’s such a cute print!
My ex-husband has a theory that everything we need to do goes on a to-do list and eventually every task rolls around to becoming a task you do to avoid doing something else. If that makes any sense.
The circle of lists! I love it! That is my new fav theory!
If you get all that done just to avoid a project that’s a good approach to take! Thanks for the link to Victory Patterns – new to me – and what’s this? Smiling models having fun? I’ve managed to avoid a few projects myself with this site.
aw, thanks- I’d love to see what you’d do with some of Victories designs!
Oh my gosh, dachshunds! I adore that.
Stick around- they can’t be avoided here!
You deserve every click you get 🙂 Where in the world did you find the dachshund print? Love it!
I know I whine about Hancock fabric, but they do keep the dachsie fabrics in stock- it’s a M’liss Rawlings….
The braces have me totally baffled….this could get interesting!
Does it get to be any more fun around your house? I imagine laughter and giggles and smiles galore from you and your doggies. Love the pattern weights! I did see someone selling ones wrapped in ribbon on Etsy once but looking at yours, if they were wrapped with green ribbon and those bows were red they would be perfect Xmas gifts for a sewing friend!
I can actually say I finally made something I saw on pinterest! I die fulfilled!
Have an old retainer?Or maybe borrow one and Tim Gunn it – make it fit. Voila: braces!
Congrats on #50+++! That’s entertainment!
Love those pattern waits (for procrastinators, ahem). Really, quite cute.
PS: God loves Corgis too. They sit in her lap.
Blessed are the short-legged for they shall receive sweaters and treats!
Ok but where exactly is the Marilyn Manson without makeup pic???
I did a post featuring him- Marilyn Mansons secret style school so it is my own fault of course! But I stand by that theory!
Thanks, I like your MM Style School theory!
Your pattern weights are nice too, a very good idea. I’ve been using decorated plaster display-cupcakes… pretty but they keep shedding glitter.