The marking is DONE for another year, the holidays can begin! I’ve had two days in my new workplace, and it’s going to be GREAT I just know it…they actually have a staff well-being programme! Blimey!
So tomorrow I will be getting on with some sewing, snoozing, and getting the maths out of my brain with a screwdriver. Or something.
I have got several things cut out, and even did a BIT of sewing last week while I had the wife captive for a quick fitting or two. She asked for a sosrt of bike/workout unitard thingy, I found a Jalie pattern, lengthened the legs, et voila! I happened to have a large piece of swimsuit lycra in stash, which was supposed to become a swimsuit for me [if I can ever get off my backside to start swimming again, I really need something big enough to contain all the wibble]
To my delight, it fits her perfectly, I just need to taper the legs off a bit and bind all the edges. I think I will have a bash at a sling bra insert too. I had thought it might need some shaping over her bum, so put in a CB seam and basted it…but it’s fine as it is. I see why people like Jalie patterns! That shouldn’t take long to finish. Of course, as soon as she put it on, she said ‘can I have it in black’? Ruddy black. Gah.
I also ran up a very fast wearable toile of the Greenstyle Moxie shorts…they seem generously sized shall we say, so I needed to do some tweaking or the legs would have been wide enough for two wives. [Now there’s a thought]. I’m not fussed about these, I cut us each a pair out of random leftover scraps, just to see how they worked out.
I also cut out some of the Greenstyle flared trousers from a border print jersey that’s been lying in stas for a while. I managed to get the trousers out of the plain black part, and the yoga waistband out of the patterned bit…I may run those up tomorrow for some quick gratification. I want some of these too if they come out nicely- I think they will be smart enough for work, but comfy too.
The new job expressly wants smartly dressed teachers, so I do need to expand my wardrobe. To my delight the classrooms HAVE AIRCON OMG I CAN’T BELIEVE THAT I’LL BE ABLE TO BREATHE! Sorry. Overexcited there. I need some more plain trousers and simple tops made from funky fabrics. Oh look! A load of funky fabrics! Excellent.
For me, I cut out a T shirt, trousers and long coat all from the Mimi G wardrobe pattern S8177
The trousers are in a lovely heather coloured herringbone, the t shirt in a rich khaki green remnant I got from The Jersey Lady at the markets last year- I think she said it was ex-River Island. It’s very nice quality. The long coat I am trying out in some stash denim, and I may add some of those cool applique roses. Or not. I’m binding all the inside seams with leftover s from the purple tartan Okistyle skirt, so roses may be too much. Time will tell. Some or all of these may find their way into the SWAKOP collection [more on that later]
Hey Kate! Didn’t you say something about a Frida Kahlo challenge? And didn’t someone mention a Janelle Monae one? Oooh the excitement!
Speaking of Okistyle, I want to try those trousers with a skirt attached…that would be very cool for work I think. Also the jade wool Okistyle jacket needs a toile. And, and, and…yes, all the things. Soon.
Woot! And if you find a screwdriver doesn’t work for getting rid of the math trauma, a mimosa may help. 🙂
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oh yeeeeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!
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So glad you are moving on with your career and hope the new role lives up to your expectations. I can’t wait to see what kind of Frida you will be. It’s good to be close to your energy and enthusiasm.
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Thanks! My energy has been badly sapped of course for three years or more, and this job actively encourages me to go above and beyond, They even have a programme recognising and rewarding staff who do so, Blimey! I think it’s going to be very hard work, but with a point…just what I need!
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Wahey! Glad you’re back, although from the sounds of it you’re still more productive when horribly busy than I ever am.
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Sounds like it’s all going your way at long last DF. You deserve it! I’m very impressed with air con in the classrooms.
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Smartly dressed teachers, air con, well being programmes! Obviously the private sector. Enjoy it.
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Lol nope, it’s in one of the most deprived areas in the country, let alone the city…but outstanding in every respect, and for once, I agree with Ofsted.
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Well that will be a big challenge – something to get your teeth into. It sounds like a great school. You will have a busy summer holiday, preparing (your outfits).
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ALready sewing! yay!
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Hurrah!
You already sound so much happier – this job change is going to be so good. Enjoy your sewing plans. I’m still mired in mother troubles but they may be sorted in the next week. Please let them be sorted…….
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fingers crossed for you x
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I hope it all goes well. I love that pattern–I find too many of hers a little informal and tight for me to wear (because in my mental world, informal means ‘wear dumpy comfortable loose clothes’, so that math does not add up), but this one looks very attractive. Enjoy and show us please!
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Hard ar work on the coat already
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Now I’m going to need that Mimi G pattern as well. No thanks to you I recently bought the Joker cos it looks so amazing on your wife!!
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Lol just call me Mrs Enabler!
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Oh! you’re going to be BUSY! Looking forward to seeing the results of your sewing! Congrats on the new job – glad you’re enjoying it!
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