The Lack of Motherhood Gone Awry; Thus the Need to Dress Others…
Okay, I’m having one of my ‘weird’ episodes. Therefore, bear with me. I really wanted to be a mother, but it was not to be. Sometimes, I have a little pity party when I look back at the very crooked line that measures the pathway of my past. Sometimes, I just want a strawberry Daiquiri or two and then go straight to bed. The latest of these episodes is the need to make my Creative fashions for close friends just to clean out the extra fabric bin. Not to mention… Sewing is very relaxing…
This latest in my endeavors to straighten up by reduction, is making wear-able outfits from the extra fabric that is just taking up space. The first person I did this for, I made an entire ensemble completely ready for any fascinating day at a Renn Faire. No measurements, no fittings. When I had completed it, I surprised my friend and helped her into the three garment outfit, laying on heavy with the Lady’s Maid/ accent and all. She was delighted and so was I. See, I don’t sew with patterns. It is whatever I see in my head. I truly thought that would be it. It was only the beginning…
I was trying to straighten up more stuff and ended up going through more than I should have. This time I had taken measurements for my intended “victim.” She had remarked over some of the fabric I had made a work outfit from and it just so happened that I had enough to make her something. I ended up surprising her with that and then made another one today and helped her into it in a brief “hit and dress,” attack. She felt like ‘Raggedy Anne.’ She was thrilled, or appeared to be and I hurried off to enjoy dinner with my husband. Sometimes I wonder how he stays with me when I get on a roll like this. It had better not last or I shall alienate every new friend I have made…
I have no idea where this came from. Out of the blue, certainly and most definitely from my over-active imagination. Perhaps, it is from the lack of being able to nurture my own kids. I truly can’t blame anyone for this one. Odd just happens to be a major part of my life as a writer… Just wait til you hear the latest in that development…
And that is my – LIFE ON THE MERRY-GO-ROUND
Writing is my dream. From romance to dragons; fairies to fantasy worlds, this is where I live and play. Thanks be to God! – Lisa Hannah Wells
