I have a sewing machine but it is sitting idle in its case because once I worked out how to thread it, it sort of seized or something and I gave up. Now I’m on a stalemate because I can’t find any classes nearby or even in the Sydney district at all that don’t require you to bring your own machine. I can’t bring mine because I don’t have a car to transport it in =(
I yearn to sew for myself because I find it too difficult to approach my mother with ideas. She’s a great sewer so it’s really unfortunate I can’t use her expertise.
Plus size patterns (as opposed to normal people patterns) are just as depressing as plus size clothing (as opposed to normal people clothing), and anything approaching decent material is ludicrously expensive. I have no space to sew and terrible light in my apartment.
It’s all just too hard =( At least until I move house. Hopefully I’ll get a little space to set up a sewing desk and just persevere with my broken(?) machine.
Jan 20, 2009, 08:59PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments
I dunno, I was looking for a new laptop bag after I got my GORGEOUS Macbook Pro (<3) and all the 'day packs' and 'performance systems' got me thinking. Some sort of camping trip might be nice? Maybe. We don't have any of the insane paraphernalia (tent, sleeping bag, ability to look slick despite insane bugs) but the idea of a stunning natural landscape and some fine company is just sounding not so bad right now.
Jan 20, 2009, 08:29PM PST | 0 comments
I have a google docs presentation on this, but essentially a few key furniture purchases will really help make life in my shoebox apartment much better.
Divided into things that require a bit of effort or thought, and things that don’t.
Instant gratification items:
MALM chest of drawers: $279
2x LERBERG shelf units $50 (as bedside tables!)
2x lamps for bedside: $60ish
BESTA TV bench: $99
MALM storage unit: $99 (sliding lid FTW)
LACK bookcase: $219 (requires getting rid of the old dryer)
BILLY bookcase w height extension: $292
KLUBBO nest tables: $99
Things that require money/time investments:
Antonius system for laundry: $200ish
PAX wardrobe: $1,000ish
STENSTORP kitchen island: $600
new couch: $?
Jan 20, 2009, 07:52PM PST | 0 comments
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