D'you know what I wanted to do for my birthday most of all? I wanted a day to sew - for myself! My family totally didn't get it! They were all "You want to what?!"
I know it doesn't sound like much of a celebration, but how often do I get to make something for me? Not often, I can tell you. It's hard enough to keep up with the things I've promised to make for other people* let alone making anything for myself. So I took the day off, and sewed all day, apart from when Mr K took me out for lunch. I actually finished a top that I had bought the fabric for about seven years ago. It was the best birthday ever.
Of course, I've still got fabric for Africa waiting to be made -- bits I bought that were just too gorgeous not to, bits Mum gave me that I love but haven't figured out what to do with, not to mention the bits I bought with actual projects in mind. All waiting, waiting...
What is a would-be-sewing-if-I-just-had-the-time-girl to do? Flicking through Shape Shape 2: Sewing for Minimalist Style by Natsuno Hiraiwa it occured to me that clothes that can be worn multiple ways would give me more bang for my buck. And OK, it won't make much of a dent in my fabric stash, but I'll have more wardrobe options for my efforts. (And a fabric stash is a good thing in its own right, isn't it? Isn't it?) And besides the designs are gorgeously simple and simply gorgeous!
So if I ever getting another day to just sew and sew, I know where I'll be heading for inspiration. My favourites are the Double Circular Scarf, the Upside-Down Bolero Jacket, and the Long Vest/Stole. Do I have the right fabric in my stash to make them, though? I might have to go fabric shopping first...
*BTW, I managed to finish one sock for Grandpa...what's the bet winter will be over before I get the other one done?
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