Deadlines...

are looming. 

I thought I'd be able to finish my jacket today but my jacket had other ideas. I had to spend the entire day just trying to match up my collars so that the pointy bits are matched properly. Then when I finally managed to sew them onto the neck, their heights aren't the same. When that one got solved, one end decided it wanted to have puckers and them puckers are so stubborn. 10 minutes before the end of class, I decided to shift my attention to my sleeves. Of course, this time, they decided they want puckers as well. Haaarggh. 

Seriously!

And I so wanted to start on my kilt already. I've already sent out the registration form to the Wool Awards, not that I'm expecting to win. Initially, I wanted a wrap around skirt to go with it, but T said not to bother and just send a pair of tights. Then I re-read the rules of the contest and it stated that entries should be a complete outfit. Now I can wear a double-breasted coat and just pair it with boots and tights but since the event isn't exactly run by young fashion forward people who can appreciate the look I just described, a matching skirt had to go with it. 

So, I went back to my original idea of a wrap around skirt with a button. T said just use a waistband and have it tied on one side. I didn't like it since the jacket is fitted. Any bulge would show. Pencil style skirts? Simple but I have problems attaching invisible zips. Finally, we settled on a kilt. I still have about a metre and  a half of the wool I bought from Georgette so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that would be enough. Time to google "how to make pleats".

On other subjects, my silk painting was not happening. The water based gutta just won't play nice with them. I had to redo an entire drawing. Second one was so-so. I might have to redo it as well. Deadline, two weeks from now.

Colour matters final assignment. Who ever invented a software that won't allow you to go back several steps  is one seriously mean person. Once you get the hang of undoing everything each time, it's a bit easier but still it's such a hassle. And always framing the work before saving? Somebody tell the person, persons, or company to make their software more user friendly, please! It's a good software especially when it comes to tonal changes, draping and colour separation but these two things are it's biggest drawbacks. It takes tremendous amounts of patience to finish one project in class. If it weren't for the deadline, it would be hilarious. I've been laughing myself silly and mumbling to myself too much to cope with it. My classmates have gotten used to it and are no longer scared I could be psychotic. hehehe

To get away from it all for a bit, I'm going to watch Noche Flamenco this friday with people who are not from school.