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?