Okay I finished the wedding dress, and it took longer than expected. So made a not to self that any ball gown wedding dress that needs to be hemmed will now cost more right off the bat. So hard to handle you almost need help or two people to hold and sew.
I have taken to timing myself to make sure I am making money and not giving my time away. Thank you, Anne, in the Kitchen!!!!!
Started another wedding dress last night. Put sleeves into the dress and made the cuffs smaller. I started on the hem but will put this aside to do some piles today. I also have to rip into another wedding dress to have it ready for a fitting tomorrow. But piles first.
The shop is a wreck, and I am waiting for Sissie to come and rescue me. I think the shop needs a good do over before the season really hits. Oh, too late it already hit. I am covered in white thread, and I am having white nightmares.
I keep telling myself 4 more days until I can buy groceries. Just trying to see how long I can go. Actually, I could go a lot longer, but I need some fruit and crackers, and fast snacky foods. Have you ever looked around your pantry and freezer and thought, what if I can never go to the store again? How long would this last? How creative can I get? I can get very creative when it comes to deserts and cookies. But not so much good for you meals. Need to add that to the work on this list, which is really, really long. This prevents you from hiding said list and forgetting you made it in the first place.
I just called Sissie for a rescue, hoping she can figure out what I need. As I have no idea what I need. Well other than a kick in the butt to get the piles done. There are only 4 of them well maybe 5. So here they are, in the order of me trying to do them.
1. hem three pants, fix three belt loops
2. mend belt loop, mend shirt, mend shirt, sew around a quilt to reattach binding
3. Fix a shirt, patch a hole
4. hem around a shawl, add ruffle to dress, make a skirt, mend a bag (Indian American regalia)
5. hem a pair of pants
6. get patched
7. Wedding dress ready for fitting tomorrow!
This is a long list, with a lot on it, so I may have to shorten, as the wedding dress has to be done for tomorrow and I just realized I have to call bride to make sure she is here on time as I have to leave here at 2:30 to pick up grandkids for lessons. Ugh!
Okay Kim is off to get things done. She is making a list and checking it twice. She knows she is naughty, but tries to be nice...
God is good
Kim
Check it twice - always. Good luck with all those dresses.
ReplyDeleteYou got this! I am always so inspired by you, my friend. And if we ever meet you can teach me how to thread a needle. Because, I kid you not, I can't!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you are putting a monetary value on your time. The bigger the project the more ruthless you need to be.Take it from me who hates hand sewing and will gladly pay whatever it costs to have TheHubs pants hemmed. Did I ever mention having a 25 dollar thrifted dress hemmed for 40 bucks (It was a rush job and worth every penny. Those who can't/ won't do will gladly pay)
ReplyDeleteI inventoried the freezer recently, and along with my current produce, canned food and dry goods, the two of us could eat for a good 6 months. Would not be exactly what
we wanted to eat, but would be doable, and I could make it taste pretty good.