Currently my darling sewing machine is in the shop because the timing is out which means buttonholes aren't and the centreing is close to but not quite. La sigh. I should be working on my assignments so of course with my sewing machine out of commission I am overcome with the urge to sort my fabric. The day looks horrible and dismal so my get up and go for anything that does not involve lying on the floor, lying on my bed or lying in the loungeroom is pretty much non existent.
Last night I went out for a drink (or three) at Prudence, along with a friend and sister number three. Twas enjoyable. I like the fact that I can get my gin and soda in a long glass rather than the short stubby one most places sell it in. I also like the nooks and crannies it has.This is the first time I have been out for a drink in about 2 months so it was nice. I don't drink much at home (although my darling mummy is coming for a lightning visit next Friday to Sunday so that will, of course, be a boozy time). During the night I was severely inspired by my friends yellow duffel coat with hidden zipper, pity it is now Spring (hear that Melbourne, it is Spring, so give me some sunshine) and I probably shan't have cause to wear such a thing. I say this, however, I do have at least three coat patterns waiting to be made plus I am really tempted by this StyleArc pattern. I dislike this months freebie however so I do not mind waiting until November to purchase said pattern.
Since my sewing machine is a gone away (gone ahead) for the next 3 weeks or so I figure I will get some cutting done. I hate cutting and not only because the surfaces I have available to me are insufficient and I dislike cutting on the floor.
My intentions are to cut out -
The Melissa Blouse from StyleArc. I will cut it out as is however hopefully if I like the style I will make a short sleeved one with bands, in preparation for the glorious weather I know is coming.
The Angela Blouse from StyleArc (actually I have already made it once sans the breast pockets and I love it (why oh why do people think pockets over breasts are a good idea?). I have the sleeves rolled up in the picture for 2 reasons, firstly because it was hot and, secondly because I haven't actually done the buttonholes on the cuffs because my machine had well and truly rebelled by this point.
Butterick B5823 view C, probably in some cotton drill. To be honest I am caught between wanting to make it in the neutral it is shown in and my inner magpie which likes the bright and shiny.
I have a few others I intend to cut however I am bored with typing them up so I think I will leave it until I have actually done something with them.
I leave now, ton continue listening to Italian Radio (1593AM) desperately trying to understand anything being said and to revel in my fabric, also perhaps, just perhaps I shall on my assignments.
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