Plaidwork Skirt

Interrupting the Countdown to Christmas programming for a sewing update. Sally Stand-In models the plaidwork skirt with plaid flannel shirt. You can see my cat Susie photobombing.

What a difference a pattern makes. This did not turn out like the Free People plaidwork skirt but I knew it wouldn't. 

I started this project last month sewing-intentions. Here, pattern pieces are cut and ready for sewing. 

Pinning the pleats. 

First time I have ironed a folded sewing pattern, and first time I have ironed the fabric prior to pinning it to the pattern for cutting. 

Let's talk sewing pattern instructions. Is it me or does it seem like they are written in Greek? I eventually figure it out with the graphics and watching videos on the technique in YouTube.

With my Babylock in for regular service, I set up my backup Bernette work station. I have had this backup machine for awhile now and just now brought it out. 

Social Media Update: I made some tweeks on my Facebook digital creator account. I started hashtagging my posts with #grandfluencer. Maybe someday I could monetize? I did have AdSense on my blog but the ads were so annoying (images of gross things), I let the account lapse. 

I don't see anyone creating the type of content that I post. I really go all out in December. I begin composing the Countdown posts in October. 

Fun stuff coming up:

Grandbaby Malcolm is due any day.👼

Lunch is planned at a local casino on Christmas Day (no cooking or cleaning for me - yahoooo). 

Disney park hopper tickets purchased for the trip to Anaheim in April.