6 pocket skirt

the embroidered wool-blend crepe skirt is finally finished ... at long last the pockets have been sewn on. i can categorically say that i do not enjoy hand sewing, and in the future i will endeavour to do as little of it as possible. the result has been spectacular though ... i love the fit and adore having so many pocket. the bottom pocket (on either side panel) conveniently fits a ball of yarn (and a sock project), so i can conveniently carry my knitting anywhere, and pull it out when i have a spare moment.

view the long, protracted progress of this skirt here

bribery

what is a suitable reward or bribe for doing extensive hand sewing?
i need to finish both the skirt and dress...
i keep trying to convince myself that i enjoy it, which i do, once i'm actually doing it, but i think i need to face the fact that it's going to some serious bribery to get me started...
any ideas?

to busy knitting to sew

i need to schedule some sewing time.
i've hand-stitched one pocket (out of six) on the skirt
and the 50s dress needs nothing except for a whole lot of hemming.
the pending winter necessitates completing of the skirt - not only will the pockets be practical as far as putting things in (i.e. the ball of yarn i am knitting with), but they will also serve to add a little bit of extra warmth for my hips.

hand sewing

hand sewing... miles of it.
there's a certain rhythm to it though, and it is aesthetically pleasing.
i stitched the hem of the skirt this evening, and pinned the lining.