When I sew I like to listen to or watch something. Sometimes it's the news (BBC & NPR podcasts are my usual), sometimes a book (I've just finished Neil Gaiman's American Gods), but often it's a show or movie.
It may seem odd that I would have something visual on while I'm doing a task that requires (for me) that I use my eyes constantly, but it works for me. Sometimes I put in a disk or pull up a show that I've seen lots before so that I'm actually listening to it more than watching it; sometimes I intentionally put on something I need to be more visually aware of. I find the latter is nice for keeping eye strain from setting in.
It may seem odd that I would have something visual on while I'm doing a task that requires (for me) that I use my eyes constantly, but it works for me. Sometimes I put in a disk or pull up a show that I've seen lots before so that I'm actually listening to it more than watching it; sometimes I intentionally put on something I need to be more visually aware of. I find the latter is nice for keeping eye strain from setting in.
A couple of days ago I watched Pygmalion for the first time. Sure, I've seen My Fair Lady a good number of times and even have the soundtrack on vinyl but this is the first time I'd seen the 'original.'
I was really taken by the coat Elisa wears at the close of the film.
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| screen capture from Pygmalion on Hulu |
I like how the collar doesn't have the traditional collar roll at the back of the neck (which I always hate with my short-ish neck) but still manages to have all the gusto of a collar & lapel.
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| screen capture from Pygmalion on Hulu |
I've been wanting to make myself a new coat for a while; maybe this fall I'll have the time & money to do so. I think keeping the stylings of this coat in mind would be a good starting place for me.
The other thing I've been watching while I sew lately is a Korean show called Fashion King. It's a bit of a challenge to watch while I sew because I have to read most of the subtitles, and it's a bit overly dramatic than my usual taste, but I like it.
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| I like it like a run-on sentence |
While the styles are not all that inspiring for me, like watching (realistically only the first few seasons of) Project Runway, there's something about seeing sewing or fashion-creativity on the screen, even if just pretended, that keeps my sewing juices flowing.
Hope your week is going well!
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| the heroine: so talented her fellow seamstresses ooh and ahh over her work... |
Well, back to the sewing machine for me. With several projects wrapping up soon, I'm hoping to get back to the regular thrice a week blog posting very shortly.
Hope your week is going well!
I have had American Gods recommended to me a few times. What did you think of it?
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting, but not my cup of tea. It was very raw/ vile in places. Also, I think I would have enjoyed it more had I paid more attention in school when we had to learn all of the Greek/ Norse/ Indian/ etc gods; I think some of the references would have been more poignant. The premise behind it reminded me a little of Terry Pratchett's book Small Gods (which is one of my favorites) but on a very different level.
ReplyDeleteI have read (ok, listened to) several of Neil Gaiman's other books and enjoyed them. I especially liked Stardust and found Neverwhere kind of interesting. I try to find the books where he is the one reading them as I *love* the cadence of his speech; besides, there's something so natural about an author reading out their own works.
I am only half way through Terry Pratchett book 3 but that was some years ago before my son stole it so I have to start again. However I am very big on Greek ancient and classical and this year I start another module on my Classical studies degree with Open University. Myth in the Greek and Roman world. I was unable to go to college and uni when I was younger so I am doing it now at the age of 45, only 2 more modules to go.
ReplyDeleteThat's really commendable
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