slacker

Years ago my nickname was slacker. Partly because I was working a full-time graphic design job as well as a part-time serving gig and part-time retail job all at the same time, and partially because I very well could slack when I wanted to. I have officially given myself the title back, but not because I have been too slack-a-tive (hmm, coining my own term there). I have been slacking on writing in this blog, which was meant to keep me motivated.

Since my last post I have completed my first purse comp!! AND I LOVE IT!!! I have been slightly unsuccessful with perfecting my screen printing process so I decided to hand paint my design on my fabric and I absolutely love, love how it turned out. The design of my purse turned out exactly how I have been picturing for years. The interior even has a zipper pocket on one side and a double pouch pocket on the other. The only thing that could use a little improvement would be the stitching along the top (slightly ghetto, as I am learning stitch length and tension for different materials). I used a faux leather for my first comp, which I am pleased with, but think from here on out I am going to use the real thing except when designing a new pattern. The faux leather tends to stretch a little.

So although the "slacker" title has returned, I have made progress! A slight bout with H1N1, and now I am ready to get going again. WHOOT WHOOT! Tonight I will hand paint some more fabric, and hopefully by the end of the weekend I will have a couple completed purses. Each better than the one before!!

Oh, and while I am super stoked to show my results, I am a perfectionist and am going to wait until I have it perfected and ready to sell. January One is my goal to start selling, and when I do I will post all progress pictures as well. Such a tease- I know!