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fierceturtle So tomorrow I have to go back to work. The concept seems a bit weird after a week off, especially since it isn't like I having been working hard while I was off. I started the week with a cold, but a few days at the beach really seemed to help me fight it off, so I got back home feeling much better. This was good because since then it has been all either painting the house or sewing for Pennsic. The weather has been perfect for painting, even if I got more sun doing that then at the beach. It was good to be outside, even if I thought my arms were going to fall off some mornings.
The sewing has also been fun, there is just a LOT of it to get done, and not much time left. Sewing for Gallifrey or even Birka is all about quality, crafting one of two pieces you really want to show off. Sewing for Pennsic is all bout volume. You need to produce enough clothing to last you and another person for over a week (with no laundry available). Even for those of us with something of an existing wardrobe, it is a challenge. And much of C's stuff is pretty old and worn.
The current state of the Pennsic sewing list:
The sewing has also been fun, there is just a LOT of it to get done, and not much time left. Sewing for Gallifrey or even Birka is all about quality, crafting one of two pieces you really want to show off. Sewing for Pennsic is all bout volume. You need to produce enough clothing to last you and another person for over a week (with no laundry available). Even for those of us with something of an existing wardrobe, it is a challenge. And much of C's stuff is pretty old and worn.
The current state of the Pennsic sewing list:
For C
That's really long, but I am feeling good about how much more is done on it after this week. If everything goes smoothly,I might just manage it.
Blue Shirt – Done
White Shirt
Blue Pants – Done (need drawstring)
Black Pants – In Progress
Fix Tunic – Done
Fix Poofy Pants – Done
Fix Yellow Pants
Fix Brown Shirt
Finish Doublet – (missing eyelets one side)
Fix Green Doublet – Put off until new closures can be found (something to shop for)
Green Cotte – On Hold (can’t get pattern right, plus C keeps losing weight)
For Me
New cotton/linen Chemise – Cut out
New White linen Chemise – On hold until last, may not need
New Linen Over-dress – On hold, have no linen in acceptable color (try over-dying pink fabric after Pennsic)
New wool/silk Over-dress
Check and repair all dress hems
Fix pattern issue with green linen dress to bring as project (hand sew)
Finish button holes on grey wool.That's really long, but I am feeling good about how much more is done on it after this week. If everything goes smoothly,I might just manage it.
