life is like no-sew curtains

Yesterday, I got down to business making the curtains for my room that I have wanted to for, well, at least a few weeks. (probably longer but i can’t really recall when i had the *bright* idea)

here is the thing,
even though my movie job revolves around clothes i have little idea how to sew more than a hem (and even that is hand stitched NEVER with a sewing machine…i do have one though because don’t all self respecting film set costumers?)

i needed a plan, everything works better (for me) with one. even if it is just a blueprint.
i found a link on youtube about these fantastic no-sew curtains.
i thought to myself, “this is for you” and “perfect”. it was and

here is what i learned in the process of making these lovely
gem of window covers:

it is more than ok to take the easy way
who says you have to make everything hard to make it worthwhile?

the journey is often more fun than the destination
as i cut the fabric, measured the edges, ironed the hem tape, etc. i got very excited! my vision was taking shape and that made me feel good. creating is awesome! each part of the process had the potential to be fun.

you MUST finish because when you do-that is your reward
even before the curtains were finished and hanging ‘oh so pretty’ in my window, it became clear to me- i finished them. that alone made me blissful! (and i had some really beautiful window coverings to boot) accomplishment is ‘food’ to the soul.

gifts are groovy
so thankful for the friend that gave me the beautiful sari fabric.

small things can create BIG joy
it didn’t take much to bring a smile to my face. find the joy in the small wonders.

life has many lessons along the way if you listen
let your heart speak and show you the way. it will.

be perfectly imperfect
if you look closely you can see that the curtains are slightly different in length. they didn’t come out perfectly. you know what? I didn’t care. i was proud of the fact i made them. ME. imperfectly. ‘nuff said.