Hello again. How are you?

I did it! I forced myself for one hour to sew tonight! It's amazing how much time it takes to do simple things in sewing. Instead of starting a whole new project, I decided against abandoning my blouse I started on a million minutes ago and went ahead with it. Tonight I added the ruffle to the neckline, edge-stitched the ruffles on the princess seams, and sewed on the button extensions on CF.

This picture is not very clear at all, but I promise one of me modeling when the sleeves are done.

It felt great to use my little Bernina again! The machines at work are nice, but not like my little Bernina. It runs so smoothly without noise, the wheel is easy to turn, and as long as I oil it every 8 hours (which could be three times a day for me when I really get sewing-- the math works out), it will last me forever. My mom has had her Bernina over 30 years, and it is still great. I remember going to Dave's Bernina in Provo three years ago with my Mom and she bought my little baby for me. My life changed that day, as cheesy as it sounds. Really, who knew?

i know, i know. but i'm on vacation...

... and I'm lovin' it. Steve and I (minus Bridgette--shed a tear) are in San Diego for a basic family reunion. Beach, Disneyland, Balboa Park, and, you guessed it, NO SEWING. Or makeup.

But I've made a resolution to start sewing again everyday after work, even if it is just for an hour. I just have to do SOMETHING. I lost a follower so I'm back down below 100. Sad day. But I don't blame her: why follow a blog that only updates once every two weeks? 

Starting Monday, I'm back ladies. I'm back and it's gonna rock. 

Welcome Home BRITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

she's got no sense of reality

My weekends are cherished too highly since I got my job. I can't stand to look at my sewing machine or computer to even blog or check email. I'm writing this now from my iPhone, far away from the stuffy office. Yesterday I lay myself by the pool and got a hint of color, made spaghetti and meatballs, and then took a three hour nap. Total bliss. I'm itching to start on a dress to wear on vacation next week in San Diego, so hopefully I can muster up some will power to do so. Please send energetic vibes my way!

Work has been hard. Really hard, and that's all I can really say about it. I this vacation. And this new dress, if I dare sew. 

In the meantime, here are some greats from Oscar de la Renta, THE MAN. all spring 2001.

 

This is Vera Wang Spring 2012. Still noteworthy.