After my beer, I got hungry and ordered that delicious raspberry viniagrette salad, and then to top off a great post-work celebration, one of the people in our group insisted upon paying the tab for all of us. I always feel funny about letting someone I barely know pay for that sort of thing, but she was insistent. Well, I always get excited when I don't have to pay for stuff, so I practically skipped back home.
That skip-trip inspired me to return to finish the skirt I've been working on for over a week. I started it having only sewn the one apron when my mom was in town. It's wonderful having a good teacher to show you tricks and tell you immediately if you're doing it right or not doing it right, but unfortunately I haven't had time to start that sewing class that meets on Tuesday nights like I'd hoped. So I got out my sewing book and consulted it as I read the pattern directions. A skirt seemed simple enough, especially this one. Just four pattern pieces and a lot of basic sewing. So I just did it. If I didn't understand how to do something, I just took a break and returned to it the next day. Usually it would become clear after letting it sit. I guess that's why it's taken me nearly 2 weeks to finish this.
Anyhoo, all I had left last night was to finish the waist and hem the bottom.
And then I finished it! I hopped up on the chair with glee.
"Are my friends coming over yet?" I guess not. By this time it was nearly midnight and I was a little rummy.
I have made something I can wear in public. Mission accomplished.
1 comment:
That is absolutely DARLING!!! Love the fabric! You are WELL on your way to becoming a fashion plate, Miss Elizabeth! Maybe a new career as a designer is lurking in your future! :-)
Love ya!
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