Progress

Well sort of I guess.  I’m in a mad rush to finish a few pieces of clothing for my trip to NYC.  I’m making jeans, which I love and while it’s a lot of sewing, they are not too complicated.  I’ve really got my groove on, sewing the muslin in a snap, trying it on, not getting dressed so I can just hurry and finish and try them on again.

(Now, I know some of you do it too, right?  I’m not alone when I sew in my skivvies…right?  Hello?)

Anyway, I’ve got all my final fabric pieces cut, I serge finished them, applied all the interfacing and twill tape (so the waist doesn’t stretch).  The machine is all set, I’ve got my jeans needles, my twin needles, my thread, I’ve wound a bunch of bobbins so I don’t have to stop and wind every few minutes.  I start on the pockets and I insert the twin needle for topstitching, and what do you know, my removable spool holder is NO WHERE TO BE SEEN!!!!  As is with a bunch of other little goodies from my machine kit.  My trustly little assistant must have been digging around, because they were all there a month ago when I used them on a denim skirt.  ARGGGH.  No doubt they are in a special place.  When I ask her where all of mommy’s tools are, I get a blank stare.  Clearly I’m using the wrong words and she’s got her own words for them.

I’ve learned not to get too worked up.  Part of learning (mommy and Iz), is to adapt to (not necessarily accept) things not going the way we want to.

Anyway, pockets are all stitched.  I’m teaching a hat class tonight, so once I’m home, I’ll rig up another spool holder and other fun devices so I can make a bit more progress.