Since last Thursday I’ve been sidelined with an icky sinus infection, which I get every May like clockwork because of my allergies (I love my city, but we’re the #1 worst place for spring allergies… go us!) I sing with a number of groups that have concerts in May, so it’s always a struggle to be well for them. I have a concert Sunday that I have to be well for… luckily, after days of mainlining zinc, sudafed, and throat coat tea, I am feeling better, and I do have some hope that I will be reasonably well by Sunday.
I’m staying out of the craft room, because something up there is aggravating my allergies (old house dust? I don’t know, but after an hour I get all y.) I did cut out my Jenny skirt pattern (I don’t think the taping together is as bad as everyone says,) and I can at least get the pieces cut out for that by bringing the cutting table downstairs, but sewing? Not so much. And I’m waiting on my new knitting book, so no knitting either.
You all know about my obsession with planning and organizing. I’ve mentioned my folder of inspiration garments that I keep on my computer. Lately I’ve started creating little subfolders in that folder where I match patterns, fabric, and inspiration. I want to make some idea boards, but I’m not totally sure the best way to do that in digital form. Suggestions are welcome!
The largest directory is currently “faux-two piece dresses,” which consists of my favorite current trend: the dress that looks like a blouse and skirt combo. Seriously, this is my idea of a great trend – one that makes it easier, rather than harder, to look pulled together. I love skirts and blouses, but it drives me crazy how hard it is to keep a blouse tucked in the way I would like. In addition, I have to have pieces that go together, which often I do not. Making a dress forces me to fix this! Here are some shots from my inspirations photos. Most are from Anthropologie and modcloth, because I stalk those sites the most often.
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