Pretty Princess Kit:

[mightyjesse]

So... I have this problem. I don't have as much quality garb as I'd like for the reign. (2 outfits ain't gonna cut it... I managed to wear both of them in one day at Crown, and I've got 2 WARS to attend...)

That being the case, and being as I've had more kind offers to help than I can keep track of, Eithni and I put together some "tunic kits" last night. We cut out all the pieces required to make me a tunic, printed off some assembly instructions, and a card with contact info if there are any questions, jammed it all in a zip-lock baggie, and now anyone who wants to help CAN with very little trouble. All you need are a needle, thread, and nimble fingers or a fancy machine...

I'm hoping that I can put together some similar "kits" for sirzig next week and get those into circulation quickly as well.

My only complaint? I really, really hate cutting out patterns. It is my LEAST favorite part of sewing. I really love sewing... I want someone to make ME a Pretty Princess Kit so I'll have an excuse to go sit in a corner and play with string.

Ah, well. Hopefully I can get one together for myself in time for the looooong drive out to Silks, Needles, and More! out in Korsvag. That'll be something to look forward to. In the mean time, I'm trying to figure out if I have time to slap together a new apron dress for ARRG! You know... Because I have too much spare time on my hands.

Comments

[abelove.livejournal.com]

have you invested in a rotary cutter and mat yet? they make cutting out patterns so much easier...that used to be my least favorite part too, until I got my rotary and giant mat =)

[mightyjesse.livejournal.com]

I have a rotary and a mat, but I still hate the cutting part... probably mostly because it involves crawling around on the floor and wrestling with fabric that doesn't want to go... and a dog that wants to come.

:P

I can sew in a comfy chair while watching TV... I don't have to think about too much, and if I make a mistake it can be undone... Not so much with cutting. For someone spacey as I can get, cutting fabric (especially expensive stuff) is just nerve-wracking.