Here I am at 5:00 on a Monday morning, sitting in the airport waiting to fly to San Francisco for my sewing camp with Sandra Betzina. I have a cup of great coffee in my hand, perhaps a good omen that. When I cleared security and arrived at the coffee stand the manager had just made a pot of french press coffee for himself that he was unable to pawn off on any of the customers. I jumped at the chance being a lover of strong black coffee and I feel this is a lucky start to the morning.
Normally I would be in San Francisco by now, but September started off with a bang and I had an obligation Sunday evening from which I could not wriggle myself free. Besides with all that was going on construction wise, having Saturday to pack was a blessing.
And don't you want to know what I packed to work on? Looking at the stash and pulling out potential projects, although something I dread getting started on, is a wonderful way for me to get into "camp mode" and prepare for the exciting creative week ahead. I have things I planned on bringing and a few things that just kind of fell into my hands as if they were saying "make me".
And so, what did I pack?
The green, pink and purple swirly fabric in the background is a very lightweight wool challis that I am going to make into a skirt, Simplicity4186 , the same pattern I used for the Maroon cotton skirt I made in early august. The skirt will be just below the knee and I am considering inserting a small piece of fringed self-fabric at the hemline. Then when I tire of it, I can remove it. I have a beautiful wool tween that will be made into a jacket that coordinates with this, and I definitely need coordinates in my wardrobe but I already have things that go with this fabric in my closet so I did not bring the jacket fabric with me.
Next I brought this black and white check fabric from Fabric Mart in the spring and as you see from all the things piled up with it, there are several options going on here:
I originally planned to make a skirt, inspired by Carolyn's January 23rd Post, perhaps a little more subtle, with the slit on the side and a smaller or no bow. Although I never made it in the spring, the skirt is still on my mind and there are enough frilly feminine touches around that I believe I can still wear it.
But I accidentally ordered twice as much yardage as I needed for the skirt and when I saw this Simplicity pattern:
I knew I had to try it. I don't believe I have enough fabric for both, but I might. So I am going to make a muslin of the jacket. There are various options for linings shown in the photo.
But now they are boarding my flight and I must go.
More later.
