Shopping inspires me. It doesn't inspire me to shop more, but, rather, to go home and learn how to sew. Yesterday, I went to Macy's on a mission. A friend presented me with a birthday gift card (thanks, friend!!!!!! :-D) a few months back. I found things that I loved--but most of it was around $70. Lame. There were items that I liked and which were excellent prices, but I generally shop with the conviction that I shouldn't buy anything I don't love--or need. However, I sense some sales on the horizon, so I'll be back to try again later. :-)
Currently, I'm searching for pretty summer dresses and peasant blouses/tunics. I love flowy/chiffon/gauze/crochet/embroidered combos, and it truly delights my heart that such items are currently in style and fairly easy to track down; they're just expensive. :-/ Call me a dreamer, but I'm thinking that I could make the kind of thing I'm looking for without too much difficulty. A bat wing top or simple tunic doesn't sound too far beyond the scope of my capabilities. My mom has wanted to teach my sister and I how to sew for years, but it has often dropped off the list of priorities. It is true that I used to make doll clothes and other things out of funny little pieces of scrap, but nothing long lasting. Ahhhh...there's so much I could do! It's like having a song bursting out of your heart but not knowing how to play any instruments. I'm constantly designing clothing in my head; I think it's time to put it into action.
