productivity in procrastination
I haven’t done the ironing. I haven’t done the tax. I haven’t processed my mastercard payment. I haven’t made my bed. I haven’t done the home bookwork, the business bookwork, or signed documents. I haven’t finished crocheting Clare’s cardigan. I haven’t finished crocheting Clare’s poncho. I haven’t been to the gym. I haven’t sewn up a bag that’s been in pieces for months. I haven’t arranged quotes for a new side fence. I haven’t cut out or sewn up a jacket. I haven’t sewn up any of the three cut-out garments that have been waiting for months. I very absolutely definitely haven’t started quilting a quilt for a wedding that is less than a month away. I haven’t sorted through the kids clothes to get rid of the ones that are outgrown. I haven’t sorted through mine either. I haven’t cooked a meal. I haven’t hung out the washing.
I have made two dresses. It’s all Karen’s fault. She said she was going to sew a Maya dress, by Saturday at the latest. I turned her plans into my own little sewalong. One for Clare:
and one for Stella:
They are SO excited to be wearing the same dress. Clare’s is in size 6, Stella’s is a 2. These are easy to sew and the girls love them. I changed the construction order slightly the second time I made it to suit my preferences, but overall it’s a simple pattern for a comfy dress. They remind me of the ones I wore back in the early 80s – what goes around, comes around. The fabric is from Spotty – all cotton interlock.
At least my procrastination is productive! Both girls have have asked for more of these. I wonder what else I can put off in order to fulfill their requests.
Nice to read someone else has a list of haven’ts 🙂 Lovely frocks (very 80’s peak there) You’re girls are growing so quickly.
do you know, that’s what I thought when I saw the pattern on Karen’s blog- looks like something I wore as a girl! That’s fantastic procrasination Lara!
Who cares about the other stuff, they are such ace dresses!
I have to make a few too I think.
Could someone who has a fear of sewing with knits make one do you think?
Hey, but they are fed and watered, aren’t they? You did heaps, then! How cute do they both look? Hmm, if I had of thought about it, I could have joined in !
Oh I’m laughing Lara! I wouldn’t dare start a list… The girls look great in their matching dresses. My Maya loves her version and always wants to wear it to swimming lessons as its so easy to get on and off.
They look fantastic Lara.
nawwwww they look adorable!
absolutely cute little dresses!
Now, wasn’t that SO MUCH more satifying than the ironing, the bookwork etc, which will only mount up again? Nice work.
I’ve nearly finished another cap sleeve top in lieu of house and business work. The vacuuming I did yesterday has since been undone but the cap sleeve top keeps on going.
I had a dress just like that too, except that mine was short sleeved!
Hmmmm, I didn’t do any of those things either …. and I didn’t sew two dresses. So I would say all-in-all, yours was actually a highly productive weekend!!
Your girls look adorable in their very sweet, matching dresses.
Well done to you Lara – they look great – and TWO!!
I love that the girls love wearing the same thing – so cute.
I’ve done the short-sleeved version that Cam remembers, but alas, only one for me!
So, what’s next???
Ha. How cute do they look together! And yup, very 80’s. I had a dress like this too but it was striped. If it helps, I haven’t done the things I was supposed to do either, but I don’t have two dresses to show for it!
They look good together 🙂 One day I will try stretch fabric sewing…
That’s a mighty impressive list of procrastion. I don’t even want to think about my own list right now – though it’s pretty hefty too
Your girls look gorgeous and mighty happy in those dresses. 🙂
These look lovely, the pattern looks fantastic – might have to look this one up myself. Great job – and I think your priorities are just fine 🙂