...from the Sewing For Myself Journey.
Despite
the (crazy) jetlag
the (really crazy) travel arrangements for getting myself and my 2 daughters to and from Mongolia & Beijing, China and
pretty much Taking Care of All Things Concerning the Homestead in the US
I've been sewing. And learning.
There have been a few times I've asked myself, "why are you doing this?" I don't really need the clothes. I could be buying a notch up the consumer ladder.
Answer: I so thoroughly enjoy it. The whole process. Time stops and I can forget about Everything Else for a bit. To be honest, there is still a bit of practicality. I find a lot of fault with what's on the racks that I can easily afford. Plus, gosh darn it, when I want a sleeveless button-up blouse or a brown T, I do NOT want to hear: "hmm, we just haven't gotten any of those in this year." Ugh
A few things I've learned:
1. How to put an invisible zip in as easily as all of the young things a…
Despite
the (crazy) jetlag
the (really crazy) travel arrangements for getting myself and my 2 daughters to and from Mongolia & Beijing, China and
pretty much Taking Care of All Things Concerning the Homestead in the US
I've been sewing. And learning.
There have been a few times I've asked myself, "why are you doing this?" I don't really need the clothes. I could be buying a notch up the consumer ladder.
Answer: I so thoroughly enjoy it. The whole process. Time stops and I can forget about Everything Else for a bit. To be honest, there is still a bit of practicality. I find a lot of fault with what's on the racks that I can easily afford. Plus, gosh darn it, when I want a sleeveless button-up blouse or a brown T, I do NOT want to hear: "hmm, we just haven't gotten any of those in this year." Ugh
A few things I've learned:
1. How to put an invisible zip in as easily as all of the young things a…