Monday, June 30, 2025

Unplugged

 

We spent almost the entire day yesterday without any internet or cable. All we had for company was my little radio. I have to say it was weird being cut off from the outside world. You don't realize how much you depend on it until it's not there. 




I had wanted to tackle that knot bag that's been waiting for me to finish but I couldn't access the video I used for directions so I decided to work on Taylor Barbie's new dress instead. This Mattel pattern that 57 Pumpkin just sent me is just what I needed. The directions are written for the average 9 year old. That's about where my skill level is for sewing tbh. 





I told myself I'm going to take it nice and slow. I putter a few minutes here and there with all my other projects but when I sit down to sew something I rush through to get it done and that's been a recipe for disaster. Today I cut out the pieces, tomorrow I'll figure out how to put them together. 




I figured I had to up my game after my sister sent me this photo of the dress her youngest granddaughter made for her American Girl doll last week. How cute is that? 










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7 comments:

  1. nypeapodJune 30, 2025 at 2:01 AM

    Great job on cutting out the pattern. I tend to be a fast sewer also. If I do slow down it is always worth it. But darn it sometimes you just want the item yesterday!

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  2. Delighted HandsJune 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM

    No deadlines so you can just go step by step! I have to slow myself down when I sew, too. Your great niece's doll dress is very good!!!

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  3. BonnyJune 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM

    I get a bit antsy if our internet is down for more than a couple hours. It sounds like a smart move to take things slowly when sewing. I often make mistakes when I rush (and plenty of times when I'm not rushing, too).

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  4. DeeJune 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM

    Looks like you have some competition on the sewing front.

    You go! Those Barbie dress pieces look so small!!! Not sure I could handle that.

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  5. KSDJune 30, 2025 at 11:21 AM

    Oh, my goodness --- what memories that Barbie pattern brings back. . .

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  6. BetsyJune 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM

    What a cute dress your great-niece made. She's got talent! I need to make some dresses too, but for me, not those tiny Barbie pieces. I like your cute little radio but would also miss the internet.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  7. VeraJune 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    I definitely do not have the patience for sewing doll clothes.

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