It's been a very loooong haul. And to top it off, I worked an additional 3 - 5 hour night shifts last week that left me really drained. I'll pull another 3 nights this week, and then 2 the following week and then I'll be through. This leaves very little energy or motivation for sewing throughout the week, but I did spend some time at the machine Friday, Saturday and today. I might not get a chance to touch this again until next weekend, but I am feeling a lot better about the project (at least for right now). The sew-along schedule cited October 31 as the finish date - well, we all know that I didn't make that deadline. But, I am still determined to complete what I started.
So whats left to do?: the collar, sleeves, underling/lining, hemming, and finishing the buttonholes. Should take - say - another 3 months. No, just kidding. I am so ready for another project, but I stick to my unwritten rule of finishing one project before starting another one. My rule is a rather stringent one, but it keeps me from having UFO's.
This is GREAT! I'm not finished by the deadline either. But who cares :-)
ReplyDeleteOOOwwwww, your coat construction looks so professional. I'm loving the purple color. I admire your stick-to-it-tiveness! I've always admired the tortoise over the hair anyway! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIt's looking really good! You may not be done by the scheduled finish date but you're pretty darn close. I admire your ability to stick with a project until complete. I get bored or just want a break and end up with UFOs. This is going to be a fantastic coat, and I love the purple color.
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth taking your time. Looking great already! Good rule not to start something else while you're working on a project. Doesn't work with me though.
ReplyDeleteIt will be worth it. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteThe finish line is almost here! Your coat looks great! I get tempted sometimes to start other things, but this year I've completed my projects so I have no UFOs.
ReplyDeleteooh your coat is going to be fabulous - that colour is gorgeous!! I think for something as important as a coat that slow and steady is probably the best way.
ReplyDeletewow, this coat is going to be WONDERFUL! I love the color, what a show-stopper!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful coat, and coming along very nicely. That color will be fabulous on you!
ReplyDeleteOoo... great progress!! I'm definitely not near the finish line either. Hehe... I need to post some updates on mine, too. I love the color of yours!
ReplyDeleteThe colour is gorgeous. Who cares how long it takes to get there?
ReplyDeleteLooking good!!! I have the same rule and you are right about not having UFO's. Got any ideas on what your next project will be?
ReplyDeleteIt will all be worth it! Can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteHang in there! You are more than halfway done...and it will be so worth it when you are wearing this beautiful coat!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you are off pace. You seem to be moving pretty quickly to me! The fabric is so pretty. I can't wait to see the final photo with you wearing it.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely moving forward! Keep it up! I am generally very strict with myself about UFOs as well, and I rarely have them. I am working on a simple dress now that is taking forEVer, for some reason. I need to keep on keepin' on.
ReplyDeleteYour coat is coming along nicely. Don't worry about the deadline. And, if you need a break from it to sew something else, that's just fine. After all, it is YOUR project!
ReplyDeleteYour coat is looking so good. I have not even started my real coat.
ReplyDeleteI don't think your rule is stringent at all...actually I follow the same rule! I get stressed out if I have to many projects going at once! Your coat is looking very, very good! Glad you stuck with it and can't wait to see the completed project!
ReplyDeleteI know the feeling! I was so sick of my "suit dress" by the time I finished it. I hated the darned thing.
ReplyDelete:)Deb M.