Dear Clio,
We need to talk about our sewing hobby because, right now, you are thoroughly annoying me... us... our self. You know what I mean.
Now, I like our sewing hobby just fine. Sewing gives us a sense of accomplishment, challenges us and, well, we both think it's fun to wear the things we sew, although you get a bit too excited when we get compliments from strangers.
Do too! You get all giddy and proud of yourself.
Like that time last week on the train.
Fine. You get "appropriately pleased".
Anyway, as our better judgement, it bothers me that you never, ever sew popular patterns. You know, the kind of patterns that other people have tested out and worked all the kinks out of, that yield good results for just about everyone and inspire sew-alongs because they are well drafted basics that are easy to fit.
Instead, you seem drawn to patterns that have 3 or less reviews on PR. Not that there is anything wrong with that; not all patterns are for all people's style. It's just that all that fitting is rather maddening and takes a long time and, well, would it really kill you to sew a Renfrew or a Scout tee? Sown Brooklyn did that awesome Scout sew along, complete with pattern hacks.
Ok, fine. Yes, I realize that sewing basics is not the best use of our limited sewing time. How about a dress instead? I mean, I know we are never going to sew a Cambie or a Macaron; sweetheart necklines and gathered skirts are just not our style. But would it kill you to give Tiramisu a chance?!?!
Really, this is like that time in high school that Nana bought us that very nice and on-trend white sweater for Christmas and you returned it just because it had little skiers in turquoise snow suits on it.
It was a very nice sweater! And expensive!
Yes, it was! It was too!
So what if it wasn't "edgy"?!?!?
Ok, fine. Bad example. You're right; it didn't go with our Doc Martins.
I thought we'd made progress when you decided to sew a Bombshell Dress out of our wax cloth. Loads of people have sewn it and there is even a Craftsy class. But, no! You are totally ignoring the class and now you're talking about NOT using any of the pattern pieces for the actual Bombshell dress. I mean, I understand that you don't think that our boobs should have an equator, but McCalls 6325 really doesn't seem to be working for us in muslin. Can't you see how this is all a bit frustrating for me: this constant insistence on trying new things and going our own way?
Oh geez. This is the same fight we had over cake vs. frosting, isn't it? When I posted a sensible list of goals for the year and you freaked out and ran away with our mojo because it was "boooooring" and decided to put us on a Frosting Diet? Right. I'm really not going to win this fight, am I?
Fine. Be that way.
But if you insist on sewing a Bombshell dress that's going to be out of season 10 seconds after you finish hemming it, then we're doing it as a two piece dress and I'm drafting us a pencil skirt for the bottom half. We were planning on doing that this fall anyway. I'll even use Kenneth King's instructions since he has some fitting help for hourglass/pear shapes. Look, I'm already finished preliminary drafting.
Ok? Ok, I forgive you, too.
Love,
Clio's Better Judgement
PS - Do you think our Doc Martins are still somewhere in mom and dad's attic? They really were badass with our Catholic school uniform.
We need to talk about our sewing hobby because, right now, you are thoroughly annoying me... us... our self. You know what I mean.
Now, I like our sewing hobby just fine. Sewing gives us a sense of accomplishment, challenges us and, well, we both think it's fun to wear the things we sew, although you get a bit too excited when we get compliments from strangers.
Do too! You get all giddy and proud of yourself.
Like that time last week on the train.
Fine. You get "appropriately pleased".
Anyway, as our better judgement, it bothers me that you never, ever sew popular patterns. You know, the kind of patterns that other people have tested out and worked all the kinks out of, that yield good results for just about everyone and inspire sew-alongs because they are well drafted basics that are easy to fit.
Instead, you seem drawn to patterns that have 3 or less reviews on PR. Not that there is anything wrong with that; not all patterns are for all people's style. It's just that all that fitting is rather maddening and takes a long time and, well, would it really kill you to sew a Renfrew or a Scout tee? Sown Brooklyn did that awesome Scout sew along, complete with pattern hacks.
Ok, fine. Yes, I realize that sewing basics is not the best use of our limited sewing time. How about a dress instead? I mean, I know we are never going to sew a Cambie or a Macaron; sweetheart necklines and gathered skirts are just not our style. But would it kill you to give Tiramisu a chance?!?!
Really, this is like that time in high school that Nana bought us that very nice and on-trend white sweater for Christmas and you returned it just because it had little skiers in turquoise snow suits on it.
It was a very nice sweater! And expensive!
Yes, it was! It was too!
So what if it wasn't "edgy"?!?!?
Ok, fine. Bad example. You're right; it didn't go with our Doc Martins.
I thought we'd made progress when you decided to sew a Bombshell Dress out of our wax cloth. Loads of people have sewn it and there is even a Craftsy class. But, no! You are totally ignoring the class and now you're talking about NOT using any of the pattern pieces for the actual Bombshell dress. I mean, I understand that you don't think that our boobs should have an equator, but McCalls 6325 really doesn't seem to be working for us in muslin. Can't you see how this is all a bit frustrating for me: this constant insistence on trying new things and going our own way?
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| Muslin of M6325 |
Oh geez. This is the same fight we had over cake vs. frosting, isn't it? When I posted a sensible list of goals for the year and you freaked out and ran away with our mojo because it was "boooooring" and decided to put us on a Frosting Diet? Right. I'm really not going to win this fight, am I?
Fine. Be that way.
But if you insist on sewing a Bombshell dress that's going to be out of season 10 seconds after you finish hemming it, then we're doing it as a two piece dress and I'm drafting us a pencil skirt for the bottom half. We were planning on doing that this fall anyway. I'll even use Kenneth King's instructions since he has some fitting help for hourglass/pear shapes. Look, I'm already finished preliminary drafting.
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| Pencil skirt back |
Ok? Ok, I forgive you, too.
Love,
Clio's Better Judgement
PS - Do you think our Doc Martins are still somewhere in mom and dad's attic? They really were badass with our Catholic school uniform.
