procrastinating

the other day i spent the afternoon procrastinating on making my artwork by cleaning out and sorting my sewing space. it has been a while since i have sewn anything and i thought a once over might inspire me to make some stuff and keep me busy while i avoided the real work i had to do.



well mission accomplished. i found all these beautiful fabrics that i have just waiting to be made into something i can wear.



and i re-found these patterns that i have been meaning to actually use. i the pattern on the left will be the next quilt i start.



and if you can believe it i found all the pieces (none lost) already cut out (i think i cut them about 3 years ago now) for a short sleeve button up shirt. just like one i have been wanting to buy. needless to say i have already ironed this and will start putting it together as my next project.



if all that wasn't enough, when i was recently visiting a friend in melbourne i also purchased this new book. it is an english translation of a japanese book of simple dress and shirt patterns. and i love everything in it! it is my plan next year when i am unemployed to make everything in this book. i guess i should really start buying the fabric now while i still have a paycheck, so that when i have time i will be set.



here are some pages from the book, of my absolute favorites. the hardest part will be deciding what one to start with first.

the patterns all really suit my style, nothing too fitted, most patterns pretty straight in their cut and simple in the design.

i might even be able to use some of the fabrics in my stash on some of these patterns.



at the back of the book are instructions with illustrations in how to make them, and then there is a pocket at the back with the actual patterns ready to copy and make into the clothes.

all this for only $30! bow cool is that. i got it from tessuti fabric. and if you order online it arrives in the post beautifully wrapped.