Lists
Does anyone else use lists to keep track of ideas and plans? I get to a point where I have so many plans and ideas going through my head that if I don't get them out of my head I start feeling like I'm going to explode. That and the ideas start getting lost in the fluff.
At the moment I have a growing sewing list that isn't being actioned. And I just worked out why I'm so reluctant to sew at the moment! I told Lana I would make her a skirt next but I just can't work out how to make it work like I want it to. So, I'm procrastinating with the whole list. The only problem is I told her it would be the next project on the list... Therefore all sewing is stalled. I think I need to talk to her and re-evaluate so I can move onto more projects.
Now the lists are starting to get out of control. I have the big overarching ones which outline the projects that I have/want to do. Then I have the lists for each project. Just to show you what one of my lists looks like...
I bought some fabric over the weekend with 2 major purposes in mind and then a couple of other ideas if I have enough fabric.
I want to make a pair of leggings for myself and for my sister. Then we shall see what else I can do. But I can't get to the fun part of sewing as the list currently sits like this:
- Wash Material (Can't skip this as the fabric is a knit!)
- Dry in a dryer (could skip this but I want to shrink it as much as possible before cutting)
- Trace Pattern size for myself
- Cut out Pattern pieces
- Sew Pieces together using the overlocker at mum's
Can you see how frustrating that list is looking? I know what I want to do but can't yet as we've had a couple of wet days and I don't have a dryer so need to visit mums. Also once I finish that first pair the list continues.
- Measure my sister
- Trace pattern size for her (adjusting for tallness)
- Cut out pattern pieces
- Sew pieces at mums.
THEN there are the rest of the projects.
- Use the rayon I bought last year to make another dress (no photo sorry)
- Make a top out of the purple and green fabric
- Work out what I want to make out of this gorgeous blue fabric.
All of these will have many steps involved as well. Some easy, some annoying. This is of course only the projects that I have planned for myself. I have shorts planned for the munchkins and all sorts of other ideas.
Do you think I'm crazy? Can I also mention this is only my sewing clothes list. It doesn't include my knitting, crochet, cross stitch of my non clothes sewing. Those lists are growing too and there aren't enough hours in the day! Do you know how I handle this? Just one step at a time!
So I'm going to say goodbye for today and if you're looking for me I think you'll find me curled up on the floor tracing out patterns. That is the only step I can make at the moment.
Happy Stitching,
Caitlin