I have been trying to set aside some time each week to do some sewing. It has been so much fun and so energizing to repurpose something that did not fit into something that does!
Thing one:
My go to favorite is Lotta Jansdottor’s Esme Tunic/Top. I love it as a top, but yesterday I made a tunic length and wore it with leggings. (That’s right, it is easy enough to cut out and sew and wear in the same day!) I have one more cut out from some lightweight denim that I will sew up today! I also want to try this bell-sleeve variation but this will mean a trip to the fabric store to get some new fabric!
Thing two:
My embroidery has gotten more than a bit off track. I got woefully behind on my “Spring” piece and have yet to get caught up. So, I have made the decision to set aside embroidery for the summer. Sadly, there are only so many hours in the day and the garden, being outdoors, and yes, knitting are my priorities right now. I hope to begin stitching again in the fall, but perhaps with a bit of a different focus.
Thing three:
Finally, Inspired by Mary I am going to see if I can repurpose two pair of Pants No. 1 into something wearable!
There you have things that have percolated to the top of my brain today. As you know, Carole and Dale are away on vacation and you can see that they are having a marvelous time! Oh… and tomorrow is Friday!
What’s on your mind today?
One of these days I would really like to learn to sew my own clothes. It seems like such instant gratification compared to knitting!
Oh fun. I’m still in the middle of sewing some stuff for the kids, but itching to start on a couple of things/ideas for ME!!
I am marveling at a sewing project that you can cut out, sew, and wear in the same day, but the key word might be “you”! Your great sewing projects along with those of practically every other blogger I read have inspired me. I decided to try a seersucker nightgown, but haven’t been able to find any seersucker fabric yet. I’m a little relieved that I’m off the hook for now, but hope to keep seeing more of your sewing projects!
Not sure I can complete my next log cabin without making some socks . I just got some wonderful yarn….in a swap. I’ll TRY to finish the blanket, but I want to make socks
I think about sewing all the time and would like to get my machine out to see what it needs to start a project, but with my hand sewing (AC), knitting, Mylo, and MYLO, I’m just not sure, like you, that I can (or want to) fit in anything else.
You’re so right . . . there just isn’t enough time in the day to keep up with everything! (And especially in the summer when the garden SCREAMS for attention.) You are very wise to take a break and put your focus where you choose.
XO
Sewing garments-that’s next on the list!
oh my goodness – I stumbled across that bell-sleeved esme variation myself yesterday (great minds!!) and can’t stop thinking about it! my next esme will definitely have sleeves (and maybe another pair of matching shorts!)