At the end of 2011 I decided one of my other goals for 2012 would be to get a bit fitter and have since been attempting to do some jogging - not easy when you go to work in the dark, come home in the dark, provide taxi service to two children to their activities five times a week etc etc...however, I have managed some! My totals for January (as verified by Runkeeper - the most brilliant motivational free app which tracks the distance you have run, minutes per mile, calories burnt etc) are:
Number of runs: 12
Total miles: 37.5
Average pace: 10 mins per mile
Don't think I've actually lost any weight yet though! Will keep working (slowly) on that.
Sewing:
For 2012 my goal is to slow down a bit! I know, I'm snail pace already, but I think I've been trying to run before I can walk and not having too much success, which is a bit demoralising. I think if I slow down and try and achieve a better quality, I'll be much happier! In saying that, I've loved every minute that I've been able to spend at my sewing - usually listening to 999 FM (Magic) which plays great 60's, 70's and 80's music...
Progress on the Colette Patterns Peony dress has been the slowest of all - I'm still working on the muslin trying to perfect the fit - which is still way off! I seriously need a manual on alterations... the main problems seem to be: the shoulders - too wide and far too loose; and the position of the darts - despite moving the darts out by a whole inch they still seem to be ridiculously close (does anyone have boobs that close together?): here's a couple of pictures so far (not pretty I know!):
To have a break from this dress I decided that I would tackle a burda pattern I've been eyeing for some time:
I think I am definitely going to shorten the length by about 3" and going to have my first go at making bias binding for the sleeve finish - more to follow. The pattern itself seems good except that the instructions are very brief and I've more or less made up how the collar fits. I'm not sure its exactly right as in the magazine picture it looks like the collar is slightly proud of the neckline, but mine aligns - still, I like it like that, so no worries.
Knitting: Daughters' aran cardigan is finished! Just in time for her 14th birthday:
I've also spent a bit of Christmas money and purchased "A Stitch in Time" - a gorgeous book full of vintage patterns adapted to modern yarns and sizes. Saturday is going to be a trip to Bradford (about an hour and half's drive) to visit the Texere Mill there which apparently is a knitters heaven...more later... here are the patterns I am interested in tackling:
So, lots to look forward to!
Wow! You claim to be a blogger bit prolific, but you have a lot of interesting projects to share, I love the cardigan of your daughter, so fast, and the blouse Burda, please can you tell me what the model number and magazine, I am interested in sewing that too .... perhaps together ....
ReplyDeleteYou Really have been very busy, no wonder you have no time to blog! I love you daughters Aran Cardigan, its just beautiful and looks so lovely and warm! The Burda blouse is lovely too, it has a very 50's feel to it and I'm sure its going to look great on!
ReplyDeleteAh A stitch in Time, is just fabulous isn't it, I can honestly say I would love to knit everything in there! I look forward to seeing your creations:)