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[jianantonic]

Sewing class was super fun! I don't think I'm going to totally suck. My back is going to totally hurt, though. Last night we went over all the basic supplies and terminology, and then we measured ourselves and cut out our patterns. No sewing yet, but I did learn a lot already, and I'm looking forward to the next class. There are just three students in this one, and the instructor is a friend of mine, so it's very laid back and I get plenty of guidance. Elizabeth (the instructor) cracked up when she saw the fabric I'd brought for the first project -- it's a cute whale print that she'd also bought to make diaper covers for her baby. Well, my tush and her baby's tush are going to match nicely.

I think when we move on to using the machines, I'll be sitting down more and my back won't be as strained, but all the measuring and pinning and pressing and cutting last night was very back-ouchie. Funny, BodyPump, RPM, running a race -- all these things were fine. How is my back injury aggravated? Sewing class. I'll mention it to my PT tomorrow. "You know, athletics are going great, but what I'd really like is to get in shape for sewing."

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[kixeldorado.livejournal.com]

There needs to be crafting Yoga. :). I don't think I saw it on the other post - what are y'all making for the first project?

[jianantonic.livejournal.com]

A simple elastic-waist skirt.

[beccasketch.livejournal.com]

I know you didn't ask for advice, but if you're not already, I'd suggest wearing whatever shoes you'd wear to work out when you're going to be standing a lot. My back always used to hurt when I was cooking or washing dishes for a long time (no injury here, I'm just not in very good shape!). I started wearing walking shoes around the kitchen and it really helped. (My habit is to not wear shoes in the house at all.)