I have been thinking for the last couple of weeks if this year I wanted to have any resolutions, as last year went so poorly. I wasn't planning on it, but then today, it came to me. I was cleaning up my sewing room, as I had left it in a state before going on my vacation. I ran out of manila envelopes for patterns, and realized- I don't need any more. I don't need any more fabric. I have enough. So here is my resolution for 2015-
I, Nicole, will not buy any new patterns (I am allowing myself 1 pattern for the Marine Ball), nor will I buy any fabric except in the following situations- I can spend $100 on fabric whilst on vacation, fabric for the charity aprons, linings, and my Marine Ball gown. Non sewing related- I will exercise more days than not.
It seems pretty reasonable right? I have at least 200 patterns, and probably close to 100 yards of fabric. This will also force me to make everything that is rumbling around in my head. First off- the Bellini by Capital Chic Patterns. I just printed it, cut it out, and now need to cut out the fabric. It will be a plain white top, but it's a working muslin for my next dress which is inspired by this:
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| Balloon Fit and Flair Dress by Kate Spade |
I got it about a year ago from Mood Fabrics- they no longer have it, but it's a silk charmeuse, which I will underline with a cotton/rayon batiste to give it a similar body. I think it looks like clouds- so I plan on painting on a hot air balloon or two. I may go for the complete surrealist look and make it a full landscape dress. Anyway, back to sewing for me! Happy New Year everyone, and happy sewing!
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