http://noelfigart.com/blog Because What the World REALLY Needs is Another Aspiring Writer Blog! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:10:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I do still have the pants to make, but I'm not feeling urgent about it. I'm pondering exactly what pants I want. I'm really glad I did this whole wardrobe sewing thing, I can tell you. I'm wearing the print skirt, burgundy shell and black sash right now. Put 'em on ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/17/sewing-with-a-plan-in-review/ I've been appallingly bad about working out in the past couple of weeks. Which, of course, is idiotic, because I got a job where I have to get up at 0 dark thirty to open the gym for a couple of hours once a week so I can use the facilities ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/16/talk-about-a-random-post/ http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/10/wardrobe-combinations/ I just can't stand it.  I'm looking at the pics of myself and realizing why I hadn't made clothes for myself using a commercial pattern since I learned pattern drafting! I'm not entirely happy with the fit of the shell or the torso of the dresses I'm making,  ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/04/fine-i-caved/ I've always had this idea that you're supposed to get stuff you need to get done because it needs to get done. Which is true as far as it goes, but when I feel unmotivated to do a task, I sometimes reward myself. I often felt like a dork doing ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/03/rewarding-yourself/ For about six or seven years, the salwar kameez was my most common "office" garment. I still love them. They're pretty, modest1, as comfortable as pajamas (oh wait, pyjami suit... <grin>), easy to make, easy to care for if you choose the right fabrics, and always look neat and pulled ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/02/why-im-abandoning-salwar-suits/ I've been trying to figure out how to make that delicate tissue paper last through endless pinnings as I make my new wardrobe, as well as how to use the same pattern piece to make a top and a dress. The DUH! hit me.  I can trace the patterns directly onto ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/02/that-lovely-moment-of-duh/ Ya! I'm allowed to watch Dr. Who today. I made a deal with myself that I'm only allowed to watch an episode of Dr. Who on days I work out. This is to keep me from being a lazy butt -- at least until the episodes wear out. ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/07/01/summer-rain-nostalgia/ I've had it up to my eyeballs with the panicking about the horrible days to come with the bad economy and the high fuel bills, and, andand... Are the high fuel prices biting me in the ass?  Yep, and it's not even winter yet.  I live in Northern New England in ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/06/30/fear-fire-foe-awake/ Well, I've ordered the fabric for my new wardrobe. This is a bit of a leap, as I've never really committed to this much sewing before. But I really, really need a decent wardrobe, don't have much money and with this, I'll get a bunch of interchangable ... http://noelfigart.com/blog/2008/06/25/wardrobe-swap/