Wednesday, December 9, 2009

My Creative Space: Performance Anxiety

In my sewing studio is a half finished evening gown for my daughter. I am not yet panicking, but it needs to be ready for her performance on Saturday. Even though this performance is a big deal for her, she does not seem to be too anxious in anticipation nor am I worried for her. My anxiety does not even lie in what is left to do or the fact that despite my years of experience in dressmaking, I have yet to insert an invisible zipper. The source of anxiety is the fact that this dress is the first outfit that I have made for her since she was a small child and I hope that it will live up to her expectations. The silk dupioni is lovely to work with and I will get an opportunity to use some of my vintage boning that I picked up at the Fabric Flea market (not called for in the pattern but always a good idea for a gown). I am trying take the time to enjoy the process but with all the activities at this time of year not making mistakes is becoming my biggest priority.
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5 comments:

Unknown said...

It looks wonderful so far. That colour is so rich. Hope it all works out and her performance is lovely. xo m.

yardage girl said...

Good luck and enjoy it!

gardener-b said...

I'm sure she will love the dress. Enjoy basking in reflected glory on her big night.

Fine Hand said...

Congratulations! hope everyone enjoyed the performance...I can do a regualar zipper but invisible zipper ahhh! hope that went well too

Beck said...

Hey, just popping in to say hi! I came across your blog via Curly Pops and I've had fun having a look around. I don't have any bloggy friends in Canada yet and I see you have a large family like I do. Hope the dress worked out, see you again x