Project - ?

Watching a season of Project Runway in a week has made me want to sew, sew, sew. Although I don't think I'd ever want to do Project Runway (Too much pressure!!!), it's fun to think of what I would make for different challenges.

My mom and I made a dress last weekend so I thought I'd try one on my own - I found a tutorial for a sundress on craftster.com (The Dragon Dress), and I'm modifying it into a rather sleek, very professional dress - pencil skirt w/ slit, a cowl neck, and a side zipper. !!! Can I do it?! We'll find out. I'm also making jewelry to go with it and modifying a mens' jacket to make it a little more fun. I already have shoes.

Putting outfits together is very fun for me - I love thinking about how fabrics work together, how colors complement each other, and what jewelry brings out the best of the outfit. That part of being a fashion designer would come easy for me.

Making my own pattern was a little intimidating but since it's a simple tube top and skirt it was mostly a bunch of squares and rectangles. I just really hope it turns out like how I imagine it. If it does...I might be sewing more often.

The only problem with starting a new hobby is the money involved. I don't have enough fabric to last me very long. I'll be modifying clothing right and left but it's not quite as much fun as taking a flat piece of fabric and making it into a beautiful piece of clothing.

I really need to catch up on ScriptFrenzy, finish the umbrella outfit for Runaway Runway, and write the short story that's been waiting inside my brain for the past few days...but the sewing machine is calling and for now, that's where I'm headed.

It feels...exhilarating to sit behind a machine and watch something come together. I feel almost out of control but sort of in control and I watch and hope it all comes together correctly.

I like these feelings.