Elegant, calmly sewing as the scent of orange blossom drifts in on a light breeze. Notice the lack of clutter. Do I hear the sounds of Vivaldi coming from a nearby string quartet? I think I do. And such dainty feet. I will refrain from rambling about the realities of sewing, and space, and cats that attack patterns, and simply be inspired to tidy myself and my workspace up a bit.
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I know how you feel. I picked up and even (finally) vaccuumed my sewing room today. I felt very accomplished and pleased with the result until my mother came to stay and promptly flung things ALL over the place. Sigh. Tomorrow I pick up again. At least, for the moment, the cat is calmlly napping and not attacking anything important
ReplyDeleteI also envy her the lack of a quick-unpick - obviously she is a more accomplished seamstress than myself....
ReplyDeleteAnd she wears dainty shoes while sewing! How elegant! I can't wear anything on my feet. I would also get so much more done if it wasn't for the cat - but I love her feline instrusion. Did my first corset at the weekend. Now it's demystified (slightly) I can see the attraction of working through Corsets and Crinolines. A great challenge and i'm full of admiration!
ReplyDeleteCats! Why why why do they love rolling on fabric and attacking patterns? Clare, I too sew bare foot, or more often sock footed. Are you going to post the corset you made? I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in two minds about posting the corset as it's a bit too short to wear (first attempt which didn't fit my abnormally long waist!) and intentionally unfinished so a bit tatty (no bias tape, flossing?!). I was going to keep it like that to remind myself of seam techniques as I'm planning on making a second very soon, once supplies arrive, which will definitely get a posting. I may still post on the first though as the workshop led by Jema Hewitt (linked to on my blog) was the best thing I've done in ages - I learned so much! I have fallen in love with corsets too. I saw you had a link on your blog to the Symington(?) collection which is apparently kept in a museum very near to where I live so if I can get to view that there will definitely be an upcoming post. I've been working my way back on your blog and it's so interesting and such a valuable resource for someone just starting out.
ReplyDeleteThen I look forward to seeing your second on your blog :) And thank you!
ReplyDeleteIn my mind's eye, you look exactly like that picture. :)
ReplyDeleteVery impressive work. This is my first visit to your blog, and I'll be back!
Thanks Chris!
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