Paralysis

pa·ral·y·sis

1: complete or partial loss of function especially when involving the motion or sensation in a part of the body

2: loss of the ability to move

3: a state of powerlessness or incapacity to act

Used in a sentence: Clio found herself in a state of paralysis, brought on by her fear of the dreaded welt pocket. 

I tried to find a picture that was pink because it is less scary

Yes, I am exaggerating.  But not as much as you'd think. So you understand the severity of paralysis that I am experiencing when it comes to this project, here are all the other things that I convinced myself needed doing before practicing welt pockets: 

• I cut another version of  New Look 6915 - this time view D, the cowl neck version in a beautiful silver silk charmeuse from my stash.
• I traced the pattern for the knit top I just finished from Burda Magazine in a smaller size (BurdaStyle 02/2011 - 102B).
• I cut the beautiful blue knit print fabric for that top. 
• I transferred all the marks and began pinning both tops. 

So, yes, you read that correctly: I would rather blind myself retracing a pattern from Burda than face my sewing machine and the welt pocket that awaits. 

 Now I could make excuses for why I shied away from getting going on the welt pockets, like there was a weekend guest inhabiting the craft lounge, or that I spent most of Saturday at a five year old's birthday party. But really, it all boils down to project paralysis. I really like the fabric that I plan to add a welt pocket to. And I really don't want to screw it up. So, paralysis it is.

And now that I have confessed (and I do thank you for listening), I have no choice but to get on with it. Wish me luck.