One down, one to go... and a cutting table



Final exams, that is. Although I'm still wondering how it can be that I take two classes and BOTH final exams are on Saturday nights! At least I can see light at the end of the tunnel with only one more semester to go. I have to focus this week for my programming exam next Saturday because I really don't know this stuff but I'm just hoping for a pass in this class. Then I can crack the covers on my two new books and play with fabric and such until January :) Feel free to leave any comments on the books if you're familiar with them.

In other sewing stuff I finished the second pair of jammie pants out of the eyeball fabric. I made them an inch higher in the waist and longer in the legs. I also bypassed using ties at the waist instead just tightening up the elastic a bit. They are comfortable and look presentable. I may never wear regular pants on the weekends again! lol

So for eye candy this week I thought I'd share my improvised cutting table (sorry for the blurry pic but you get the idea). I normally use either my kitchen table or the floor for cutting out fabric. Neither one is ideal and I end up with a sore back (and or knees) in either scenario. I really need a countertop-height table to work on. So I dug up four large empty coffee cans and put them under the table legs. This was scathingly brilliant if I say so myself. The table was exactly countertop height and I was able to work away with no achy back. The problem is it is such a convenient height I don't want to take it off the coffee cans! lol Maybe I'll just say it's the latest in home decorating and leave them there. Hmmm...

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goodworks1 said…
Just change out your chairs for 'bar' stools and you'll be set! :D
6:36 pm
Jacqui said…
Goodworks, I like that idea!
8:15 am
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