A lovely little break
I am always amazed how a break from anything can make you think differently about that thing. Here are a few of the things I learned this week. First, I love all the inspiration and ideas that I get from reading the blogs of other crafters. I also realized how much it can suck me in. I plan to try to limit my craft blog browsing to just a few times a week instead of checking a couple times a day to see if anyone has posted. I have also realized that I need space to contemplate and develop an idea if I want it to be more original than recreating what other people are making. I have to admit that there are times that what I see is just so cute that I can’t resist the urge to make one for myself, but if I do that too much than I stop coming up with anything on my own. I also realized that I could live without a computer. Surprise! I never thought I could say that. I would have to make adjustments, but it wouldn’t all be bad. Most of all, though, I realized how much I missed checking up on my family, that happens to be spread far and wide! So if I ever turn off the browser again, I will consider keeping up with family as essentials as checking the bank account.
So what have I been doing with this time that I haven’t spent browsing? I have been thinking about a little clothing reconstruction and finally grabbed one of the man’s old t-shirts. He didn’t seem too happy when I started cutting. It was so grubby that I wasn’t even too concerned with getting a usable final product. Just thought it might help me work towards finding a usable pattern. I thought I would try making a shirt for the girl. I thought the sleeves needed something more, so I cut into this fun polka dot contrasting fabric. Here is what I came up with.
I added a little something to the pocket to hide a bit of the completely threadbare part and make it all look a little more intentional.
Sorry, to have such close cropped pictures. The girl was not acting very cooperative when I wanted to take photos and the results would probably embarrass her if I was to actually post them! Ahhhh, the preteen years!
I like it! Did she like the shirt? So nice to have you back! :-)
You were missed!
Thank you! I sometimes wonder if there really is any point to sharing all this. So I am glad a few of you can enjoy it, too.
She liked the shirt, but it may have been the novelty of having something new to wear. I ended up making her wear an undershirt because it kept sliding off her shoulder. So the next time I cut one out I will make the ties a little closer in so that the neckline is smaller.