While the 2 of them should not be allowed to walk hand in hand, it’s exactly what is happening with me. >.<

I think I’ve talked so much about it, you must be sick of hearing me say but I have to at least one more time. I’ve actually completed ONE of the 4 flowergirls dresses and I am not really happy with it. At the very last moment (after I had cut out the fabric), sis told me to leave out the contrasting band and just sew the whole dress in the same fabric. I am quite certain there is enough for another 2 dresses but if there is not, we already have a backup plan so on that part, it’s all good.

The thing is, I’ve stressed out so much about these dresses that I am not really making much progress at all. In fact, I kept procrastinating and then when I finally finished the dress, I realised that I didn’t have the right zipper!!! *slaps forehead* So now, the dress is only 90% complete. *sigh* I feel that it’s dragging my sewjo, it’s a really unpleasant feeling since I really enjoy sewing and by right, I should enjoy sewing this for my sister.

With all the procrastinating and all, I decided that perhaps I needed some distraction away from the stress so I decided, on a whim really to pick a couple of spring/summer patterns for the girls and in just a day or 2…..I’m now stuck with at least 6 garments that I am looking forward to sewing. I’m hoping a break from the ‘important’ dresses will do me some good and also, with my birthday coming up….Spotlight has given me a $10 cash voucher to spend instore! ^.^

This will give me added discounts on the ongoing sale at the moment so my next trip there will be hopefully fruitful. The 2 main things that I need to get is the zippers and the tulle fabric for the tutu. I might try and scam some fabric from DH. lol

Since this blog gets no life unless something gets sewn, I thought I walk down memory lane and go back to some of the things that I first sewed. These days, when I come across some of the old stuff that I’ve done…I cringe! LOL Yea, I’m no expert and I dont consider myself an good seamstress but judging on what I’ve sewn in the past, I can gladly say that I’ve improved….A LOT! It’s something to be proud of, for me.

My first attempt at long pants with some simple pattern my mum just drew on the spot (Gaws, that woman is amazing!)

These pants have since had ribbing sewn on the bottom to keep it from runny up those baby legs. Brandon is now wearing it so despite the horrible start to the pattern, it’s been worn by all my babies.

My first official garment sewn from a pattern and a huge thank you to a fellow seamstress who also happens to be a good friend, Aida. She took the time to make me a tute – how sweet is that??

In my Flickr photo, I wrote this : “My latest dress which by far is the one I am most proud of, on a personal level. Only because after 2 failed attempts of making a dress for Arianna, this one finally worked out! [I am hopeless is measuring!!!] Also, this is my first time using ribbing [that red bit around the neck and armhole], first time using knit fabric [stretchy fabric] and most importantly, my gathers actually came through!! So yes, this is really a great achievement for me on a personal level. I am very proud of this dress. ” I’m still very proud of this dress!

No longer this little girl anymore….

I wish I could spend more time just churning out clothes for me and the family. I can’t remember the number of times Ted has told me how he regrets getting me this tiny table sewing machine that weighs nothing. Which was the main reason why I got myself promoted to a decent machine and an OL to boot. I’ve been eyeing an embroidery machine but those things cost an arm and a leg. And not only do I not have the moolah for it, space is a major problem. So for now, I’ve quite happy with what I have. In fact, I am truly grateful for what I have.

Looks like I have finally found where my true interest and passion lies. Super like!!