Attempt to Rush In

So my first piece of clothing will come from this pattern, a Butterick coordinates set.  I chose the long dress version for a couple reasons.

1.  I wanted something easy to throw on in the morning.
2.  I wanted something that I could comfortable wear inside our outside.  I think I already scare the neighbors enough.
3.  Pockets.  I hate carrying a purse.
4.  There is no 4.  Just checking to see if you're paying attention.

I've had the pattern completely cut out since at least July.  And it sat.  2011 got in the way.  I also didn't have the right fabric picked out.  Now I do.  I bought some light blue quilting fabric with bird silhouettes on it several months ago with the intention of making a bathrobe.  I thought that it might make a nicer dress.

I cut out the fabric with the aid of my loyal cat Elvis, who decided that it was time to play with his toy mouse as soon as I laid everything on the floor to start working.  We have a mutual understanding.  I try to work, he tries to make sure I don't work.

So everything is cut out and marked.  I'll be sewing tomorrow.  I need to pick up some seam binding for the neck and armholes and get my eyes checked.  That part has nothing to do with the sewing, I just need new glasses.

I like to use french seams, particularly when I'm working with stuff that easily unravels or is not encased in a lining.  I have a regular old sewing machine, so serging is out of the question.  That's okay though.  French seams make me feel uppity.

That being said, things must not get done.  Like feeding the cat.  So he leaves me alone.  Maybe.