It is week 2 of the 2019 Sunday Lately series! If you are new to Sunday Lately, it is a weekly series for the Blogger Tribe featuring three prompts to get us writing and sharing our stories from the past week. Each blogger can interpret these topics however they choose in their post. Then we all link back to Katy to share with each other. This week we are talking about embarking, enjoying, and experimenting.
Embarking:
Last week I shared about my new adventure in 18th-century history and this week I have a much clearer idea of where to go with my costume. I am using Simplicity 8579 for my chemise and corset. I am making those two items first because I will need to take new measurements once I have the corset on in order to cut and sew the right size for the caraco (bodice) and skirt. The blue fabric above is what I will be using for the corset. It is a pretty heavy duty woven drapery cotton from the 80’s. It was actually given to me just a couple of weeks ago, so I am glad it won’t have a chance to hang out in my stash too long.
I know I will be using McCall’s 7916 for the caraco and skirt pieces, but I have not settled on fabric yet. As of right now, I am thinking I want to do a brown wool caraco and a mustard yellow skirt. A trip to Zinck’s Fabric Outlet in Ligonier, IN is in order to find some lightweight wools for these, so my colors will probably change depending on what they have. I think Zinck’s will be my best option though because of how inexpensive their fabrics are. Last time I got some army green wool for $2.99/yard, that is how cheap I am talking! I have been wanting to build up my stash of vintage Talon zippers too and this is where I got the first few from, so it’s just one more reason to go. I haven’t been there in a couple of years, since before we moved to Chicago, and now it is a 3-hour trip each way. Maybe sometime in February. Any Chicago Sewists or quilters up for a day trip with me? Maybe even go to Shipshewana to do some more fabric shopping?
Enjoying:
This past week I have really been enjoying getting caught up on podcasts. I typically let them build up so I can binge them while sewing or cleaning. I am all current with most of the regular ones I listen to like Stitcher’s Brew, Love to Sew, and Make & Decorate so I have been binging years worth of others like Modern Sewciety, Dressed, and Clothes Making Mavens. If you have any other good sewing related podcasts let me know. I am always on the hunt for more.
Other than sewing related podcasts I also enjoy business ones. They really are the motivational get-off-my-ass-and-do-something push I need. The best one is Mimi G’s Business SHET. She gives it to you straight with no sugar coating things. Smart Passive Income is also great, while not every episode is relevant to the sewing niche that I want to pursue there are still some great general tips and ideas for me to try to implement. I also subscribe to Being Boss, but I haven’t started it just yet. I gotta get caught up on the others first.
Then, of course, there is Serial. If you don’t know about Serial by now, I am not sure what to tell you. I am addicted to this one. Season 3 was great and really just pissed me off all at the same time. Sarah and her team illustrated how unjust the justice system in Cleveland is. It is infuriating to listen to these stories of people trying to do the right thing and making up for the wrongs they have committed but being systemically held back. I listened to this right around midterm elections last year and while I cannot directly affect change in Cleveland, it did make me pay more attention to the judicial candidates on my ballot. I did a bit of research on their careers and cases to make my informed decision.
Experimenting:
Pattern Review announced the 2019 Sewing Bee contest this past week and the first round started on Friday (1/11). Each week there will be a different challenge for sewists to interpret and then the panel of judges will determine who moves on to the next weeks round. There are four rounds in total. There are some great prizes, including $100 Fabric Mart gift certificate. Yes, please! I have not previously participated in this challenge but I am going to give it a shot this year.
The first theme is to make a knit cardigan inspired by the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year, Living Coral. I have a few pieces of coral knit in my stash. I pulled them and a few cardigan patterns out to experiment with different combinations. I have until Saturday (1/19) to make, photograph, and upload my review. I will, of course, share it here too. Stay tuned near the end of the week for that.
Check out the FB Blogger Tribe group for a list of future Sunday Lately topics. I hope you will join us! What are you embarking, enjoying, and experimenting with this week?
One day I will have to break down and start becoming a podcast person. There are so many out there that I’d probably enjoy….i just reeeeeally like listening/singing/dancing to music while I work. So I’m not ready to give that up yet.
I love listening to music too and it can be hard to decide which to pick, music or podcasts.
Ohh thank you for the podcast recommendations! I have stitcher and listen to a lot. I haven’t gotten into Serial but everyone tells me how good it is. Sometimes though, even This American Life is too intense for me. At least while driving. I think I need to get some bluetooth headphones so I can listen while sewing without getting tangled!
Yes to the bluetooth headphones! I got them specifically for that reason and they are a lifesaver!
Wow, so nice to find so many sewists in this linkup! I will definitely follow what will come of your corset sewing.
Thanks! I agree, it is always great to find more sewists to follow.
I started listening to Serial Season 3 and got to Tamir Rice’s story and couldn’t finish that one. Listened to Jason(?)’s story and quit the podcast. It’s just infuriating. I did go back to Season 1 though and got completely immersed in Adnan’s case! (I waffled for most of it but finished thinking he’s guilty…but also that the state did NOT prove it’s case).
Good luck in the Bee! I love the inspiration color SO much and you’ve got some good fabric options.
I still am not sure about Adnan’s case. That one is a toss-up for me. Season 3 really was rough because nothing ended. There was no conclusion to these kids cases. They are still flipping going on and going through that crap.