So, even though I know posting things here is the curse of never completing said items, I have so much bouncing around my head right now that I really need to put it somewhere, just so I can focus on all the things I need to make first. So here is a long meandering list … More Sewing Things I Want to Do, Spring 2017 Edition
Just a quick update to unofficially throw my hat into the ring for the Pattern Review Wardrobe Sudoku Challenge! I don’t know that I will have time to actually complete all the sewing for this competition by the end of March (time is flying!), but I figure that if I have it as a goal … More Am I really playing Sudoku? (Or, how many February Burda Magazines can I sew from in 2 months?)
At the end of the year I like to make sewing goals. I don’t always achieve all of them, but I think it is interesting to see what interests or needs have been pressing enough that I’ve accomplished them by the end of the year. From last year my goals were: “(1) Cosplays. I have … More Sewing Goals 2017
Well, my bias cut Burda swing coat did not qualify me to the third round of the Pattern Review Sewing Bee. While I’m disappointed to not being able to move on, I’m still super proud of the work I did, and sort of glad to not have the pressure of continuing. The timing for this round … More Sewing Update and October Plans
So one of the reasons I’ve been so busy the past few months is that my very close friend (essentially family) is getting married. Tomorrow. Which means all the months of planning and preparations and dress fittings will soon be over. (Just to get it out of the way – No I did not make … More Embarking on Insanity
Last year I had such grand plans. I thought I would tackle some of my most coveted designs, have a fabulous wardrobe, and love my sewing life. Of course, reality was quite different. The past several years have started with me being excited, optimistic, and rather ambitious with my sewing ideas. But, well, after a … More (Lack of) Sewing Plans 2015
Droject Dirndl is done! My creations are winging their way to Munich as we speak, and I’ll be posting photos and pattern reviews soon-ish (I hope). I’ve already got a lot of skating costume orders, but mostly for practice costumes at this point, so it isn’t as intense as it gets during summer. And after … More Project Reunion
First things first – I sewed! A dress! But it is not for me. It was for my sister, so I didn’t really get paid for it, technically, though she awesomely circled the smallest Whole Foods parking lot in the world so I could run in and get the really good fish sauce. The barter … More Exciting News!
So I am… maybe thinking about sewing. Maybe. Two weeks of a lot of R&R has helped my mood considerably. Re-organizing my sewing space has helped me fall in love with my stash again. And reading books and sewing blogs has been sort of fun and inspiring. Also, a couple of upcoming events have me … More Maybe Thinking About Sewing
So my post the other day was a bit… melodramatic. I want to say thank you to everyone who has commented. I know I’m not the only one who has gone through crazy burn-out/quarter life crisis/less than fun life stuff, but it was still nice to hear advice from everyone who has dealt with similar … More Getting Over the Melodrama
Doctor T Designs 