Behind but catching up

WOW... it is Feb 6th and it looks like I am already behind the sewing gun. The ladies in this fearless challenge are way too advanced, I am in awe.  I am happy to get 2-3 things done this month. It would help if I did not have to put in 60 hours at my 40 hour a week job :).

Put I have picked my first project for February. A simple dress SIMPLICITY 2894 .  I have made a few things before, but this time I want to take my time and be detailed and finish professionally.  The last couple of things I made started out great but I get lazy and just want it to be finished. I am using muslin to start. I probably don't need it, but as a plus size its better to try then to make too small. 

I have two fabrics that I can not decided between. 

 A: is a pretty Pink and Green paisley pattern.

 
 B:Brown and white pattern but is an amazing quality fabric picked up in Orlando.

As I see the pattern come together I will decide between the two.  I should be completed by the weekend and should have decided on the next pattern to use. I say a jean pattern used on another blog. Many I will try my hand at denim. I have a lot of it from tote bags I used to create.

After this I would like to create a shirt, one pair of pants, and one maxi dress. Can you every have too many maxi dresses? If I can learn to make them really well, there will be no stopping me. I joined the Join the Challenge: Sew Your Own Wardrobe For a Year! http://sewyourownwardrobeforayearchallenge.blogspot.com/

I hope to be able to have a few things in my sewing treasure chest by the start of April. So Please send all the encouragement to me :)

Sewing my own clothes has me obsessed with shoes - not like I was not before :) but I wonder if this is a side affect?