Blogger’s Guilt
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Yes, yes I know it’s been ages. Hello again. I will try to be less slack about posting from now on. Did you miss me? Did you even notice? (sniff sniff)
If it’s any consolation, I have a big dose of Blogger’s Guilt so I thought I had better get busy and take some photos of things that I have been doing lately.
First off, this is what happens when you go in to buy a zipper:
I know the photo is a bit out of focus, sorry about that, but with the slackness and all I just couldn’t be bothered to retake the photo. Sorry! These are four lovely knits that are going to become lovely fancy tees, you know - with the pleating and the frilly sleeves and all those trendy details.
I have also been getting very tired of my jeans and so close to falling off the Wardrobe Refashion wagon. I keep feeling the need to buy a new pair of skinny (ish) jeans but I know that I can make them so I am going to keep my discipline and not buy any. It helps that it is warming up and I know that I won’t be wearing jeans for all that much longer. I have been working on drafting a perfectly fitting pants pattern that I can then just change the length and leg width and use that for most of my pants. I have bravely tackled the hitherto too-scary fly zipper and found that it’s really pretty easy as long as you have good image-heavy instructions. In seam pockets were easy too. Photos to follow once I finish the pair I am working on - grey thrifted drill, slightly skinny-leg pants.
There has been major tidying and reorganising of the huge amounts of STUFF that keeps finding it’s way into my studio space. I bought some new white cubes. They are the ones on the right side behind the sewing machine, overlocker and coverstitch - the ones on the left have been there for ages and I can’t believe it took me so long to think of buying more of them. I also bought a couple of cupboards to stash yet more stuff. I had to buy a bunch of clear plastic storage boxes too and it was a big (and expensive) process - very exhausing actually - but the upshot is that now I can find (and get my hands on) pretty much everything. My labeller went into overdrive.
Not sure if it’s interesting (who am I kidding, of course it is!) but here are my new cupboards. There is a tall one and a short one, both of them flatpack kitchen cupboards from Bunnings. The cubes in the pic above are from Magnet Mart by the way.
Yes, I have a big pile of stuff to eBay so stay tuned for that. Forgetting that I am supposed to stop bringing more STUFF into this room, I keep finding good thrifty things. Look at this - a big plastic bag full of crocheted flowers. This is the bag after I have already used up a whole bunch of these. I am guessing that some lovely old lady made them and who knows, maybe she died and her family just didn’t appreciate them and gave them to their local Vinnies or Salvos. I’m glad I found them and can give them some more life. All of this for only $4.00.
I have been making yo-yos and adding a button in the centre and then a brooch back on the other side and lo, they turn into beautiful flower pins, to dress up an outfit or pin to a bag. I will be adding these to the shop sometime soon. Here are a few I prepared earlier. I think I still need to add something to them, perhaps some ribbon or ricrac.
Emma is going to a little friend’s birthday party tomorrow so I made this cute little bag for her to take along.
Here is the present wrapped up and ready to go. Complete with flower pin.
I hope the birthday girl likes it. And I hope you have enjoyed this little recap. I promise I will be a good blogger again now.
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dawn Said,
Saturday, September 22, 2007 @ 7:27 am
I get blogger’s guilt too sometimes but really, there is no obligation to post and sometimes life gets too busy.
Wow, what an envious sewing table you’ve got there!
charli Said,
Saturday, September 22, 2007 @ 1:46 pm
Yours is a blog that was one of the first “craft” blogs that I added to my technorati favorites. When I finally got around to starting my second blog, just for my crafting, I HAD to add you to my “blog roll” because I am so in awe of your sewing!
Also, I’m waaay excited to see the shirts you’re going to make! I have to admit to looking for the pattern for myself after that last shirt you made for yourself! I reeeally love it!
Elea Said,
Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 2:13 pm
What an awesome studio… I am jealous!!! I love reading your blog and I hope you don’t mind but I’ve tagged you for “The Name Game.” I’m new to blogging so I hope I did this right! You can read the instructions on my blog.
Faye Said,
Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 3:41 pm
Can you take photo’s a whole 360 degree around your studio please and post them on your blog so I can show my partner what I wish I could have???? Love the organisation you have there. Well done. Beats my milk crates….and achive boxes etc…
Faye Said,
Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 4:58 pm
Studying your set up I reckon the cubby holes and baskets you have behind the machines has limited our workspace area when you are working at the machines, but as long as you keep the projects samll, this shouldn’t be a problem. But to access the baskets you will have to move the machines to get to things…not so practical maybe????? Love it all the same.
Rachel Said,
Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 9:27 pm
Love the new look studio, Showed my hubby to let him know that I really don’t have THAT much stuff, and I haven’t really taken over the house. The new knits look good, can’t wait to see them put to use!
Jen Said,
Sunday, September 23, 2007 @ 11:09 pm
Thanks everyone! You are right Faye, but I didn’t realise it until I had already bought them and put them together. Even so, it is better than having piles of junk all over the place and tripping over things on the floor.
Jen
loopylulu Said,
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 @ 4:58 am
Wow, your studio space is huge! Must be so great to just sit there and let your mind wander. Nope, there is no jealousy over here! Okay maybe a little, a teeny weeny amount =)
thehappycrafter Said,
Thursday, September 27, 2007 @ 7:05 am
I just had to comment on your studio space. It is the best organised and has so much room! I would like to put this picture on my pinboard to inspire me
Marisa Said,
Friday, September 28, 2007 @ 11:49 pm
Your blog is awesome. I’ve been really enjoying reading your current posts and older ones as well. VERY nice work space you have here. Makes me want to clean mine up. Thanks again, I’ll be back!