iwastheturkyallalong

The collar, cuffs, pocket tops, and button coverings are some leftovers from the lining of my swooshy green coat project, and I have to say I am *pretty* satisfied with the pattern matching on the plaid. (Is it perfect? No, but shhhhh.)

In a *proper* smoking jacket, there would be a lot of tailoring structure on the inside, but I wanted something that had some nice *vibes* but that I could just wear to be comfy and, crucially, just chuck in the wash without worrying about it. Also, I can fit an entire book into the pockets VERY easily, which is fantastic. Is it in essence a fancy bathrobe? Yes, but it amuses me. And yes, I am now working on a more seasonally-appropriate project after doing a lot with wool and flannel when it was far to hot to be doing that. I also made the skirt and shirt, all made by me by hand. (And the book was too, actually! :) ) The smoking jacket pattern was by Black Snail Patterns.

So anyway.

Ladies.

even if someone WAS just lazy and simply didn't want to do anything but lie on the couch and watch tv, they should still have these things. it's irrelevant whether some people aren't actually lazy because everyone, including hypothetical lazy people, should have their basic needs met.

if we have the resources to do it, there is no defense of letting people die because they don't want to work, and much less because they can't.

"He hasn't been on a date for years, so you better give up asking."