Did I just get my sewing mojo back? I think I did! When I say that I haven’t actively sewn anything without rushing it because I pushed it off to the last minute, I mean I haven’t done so in YEARS! So it feels good to get back into my groove.
I actually took the time out and started writing down the projects that I want to accomplish this year. I used to tackle projects one by one, and with having ADHD -I would lose focus easily because my brain would also want to do 101 other things. So I would convince myself that I can’t start a new project until I get through my current, and because I lose focus, it took me longer to want to pick it up again to finish, and that in turn frustrated me. It was a weird little vicious cycle. I decided that this year, by having the projects already written, I don’t have to stick to a set order. And I plan on dedicating at least 1 hr a night to sewing. Whether it be hand sewing or machine work, or just drafting and cutting out the patterns, 1 hr is a good springboard for me. And hey-if I feel like keep going even after I hit the one hour mark? Even better!
So anyone, with all of that said-I want to show you a quick little project that I did over this past weekend. Most of being done while hanging out at my sisters house.
I hand stitched a pair of engageantes for my 18th century gowns! Better yet, I upcycled a lace shirt that I snagged at Goodwill to make it. I have enough left over to make a lace tucker, and I believe just enough after that to make a lace ribbon choker! And I spent maybe $2 on that shirt!
I haven’t photographed them finished with the complete ensemble yet, but here are some progress pictures.
I still need to edit and narrate my 1920s cocoon robe video and post it here and on my Instagram reels for you guys to watch. And then of course make a blog post for that detailing the process. Which wasn’t hard at all actually!
So I am going to try to get my measurements and draft out a scaled down pattern to make an Edwardian walking skirt before I go to bed. Happy costuming!
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