After years of failed lessons, last week I managed to complete my first successful sewing project. Sewing itself has not actually been the challenge, I rather enjoy it and seem to have a grasp on the skills needed. It's the patterns I have issues with. Perhaps it's following instruction, creating my own design, or marching to the beat of my own drum... whatever the cause, patterns and I have had problems since childhood.
Finally I accepted that my sewing projects would never produce up to my expectations without a little patience, A PATTERN, and help from a pro: my mom.
At least I was still able to incorporate some unconventional practices into the project. The material used is home decor taffeta (much to my mother's dismay). My inspiration here were the Von Trapp children and their curtain attire.
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Looking good! Your first sewinf project, & it came off "without a stitch, er... hitch! Good job!
On another subject, I know you've gone thru a rough time lately, but as you said yourself, things will change, probably rather soon. I need you to take care of yourself; when you stayed with us recently, I already noticed that you looked kind of "scrappy" & had obviously lost some weight. Not eating isn't going to help that situation any, as you well know, miss You-are-an-adult-now -
As for your other situation (in Austin), I have some thoughts on that too, but would like to discuss them with you in person.
Love, your Dad
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