I haven’t completely dropped off the face of the earth. Just mostly. Like, “They mostly come out at night. Mostly.”
Okay, free Donna Karan Vogue 1129 pattern to the first person in the comments who identifies the source of that quote. I’ll let you know after the first of the year who wins!
So, I am making progress, just slower than I would like. It’s been that kind of a week, with DS the elder in Swim Team and needing rides every day. Then let’s see, there’s the whole Christmas thing. And my niece is flying in for the week tonight! I can’t wait to see her. And oh yes, there’s a sale going on. And I’m getting ready to paint the house next week which means trying to prep the house without disrupting the Christmas decorations. Gee, why haven’t I made more progress?
I’m toying with the idea of the 12 jackets/12 months thing that is going around. I haven’t decided. 12 jackets is a lot. Not that I couldn’t do it; I love jackets and I have to finish both Paco’s and my Chanel, which would give me two right out of the gate. But I already have a ton of jackets and coats. I’m not sure I want twelve more.
Anyway, I’m tired and rambling. I’ve got all the main pattern pieces cut, and I’ve cut all of the underlining silk organza. I still need to cut the lining, but I hope to do that tomorrow. Several people have asked me about lowering the bust point on this jacket. Here’s an illustration of how I did it. I didn’t need to do a FBA – there’s plenty of room in the design.
The red line is the new cutting line. The original is the faint black line behind it.
Once it’s all cut, it really won’t take long to sew. I probably won’t finish it until after the new year. But I haven’t completely stopped!
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas if you celebrate it, and a Happy Holiday season regardless. I’ll blog when I can over the next week but I’m not sure how often that will be. I’ll post updates as I can!
Happy sewing!
oh yes, indeed! The scariest movie of all time, “Aliens”. How I fondly remember going to the movies to see that and practically sitting in my friend’s lap!!
Yes, “Aliens.” The quote was used in a parody of the movie in a “South Park” episode.
Merry Christmas, Ann! I was wondering how your niece was doing and glad to hear she can spend time with you for the holidays!
Maureen
oh yeah Aliens – 1986, a very good year.
I am up too late, too, reading blogs. But it’s the only quiet time I get!
I am also wavering on the 12 jackets. It may be a little too confining for me and right now I want shirts and knit toppers, like sweatery, drapey poncho-y things. Which, in fact, covers the territory of that lovely Donna Karan pattern
I haven’t sewn anything in, maybe 10 days or something really sick and I am going through withdrawal and it is not pretty.
haha, great comp. The movie was Aliens and the character that said it was ‘Newt’, the little girl that Ripley found.
Hi Ann.- Only wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My best wishes for another year full of happy sewing …!!!
Not surprised that someone else got that first. Uttered by the adorable Newt in “Aliens”, of course.
Best of luck for the new year in sewing!
Merry Christmas!
I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!
Haven’t got a clue about the quote but I can relate to the painting stuff.
I too am having trouble with the 12 jackets in 12 months movement. Not sure where I would put them all. My coat closet are full as it is and I already tossed out or donated several unworn things. Maybe one or two more but not 12. Want to do a trench using stretch cotton sateen.
Merry Christmas Ann!
Merry Christmas Ann.
Merry Christmas Ann! I have no idea about the quote. Oh well. But I am very happy about the sale! I just finished up a lightweight jacket today, but that may be it for me. Enjoy your family time!
Several days too late for the comp, but I knew I recognized the quote was from a monster movie so asked my husband. Who told me the movie, character, scene (including all the dialogue from the scene…….) not to mention the south Park reference. My husband likes his Aliens.
Darnit, I could have sworn it was from Gremlins. Oh well. Merry Christmas!