I’ve been jammed up against what feels like the same Radian problem for the last two weeks, but I’m finally making some headway. I’ve been going round in circles thinking about some of the central data structures, and the consequences ripple so far through the project that it’s hard to actually make any decisions. The slow pace is frustrating; I have to keep reminding myself that it’s OK if it doesn’t always come together quickly, as long as I keep pecking away at it.

Tonight I took a break from the computer and spent a few hours with Lesley. She came over after work with a sushi dinner, and then we chatted and caught up on life while I started my next sewing project. It’s a variation of something I made for myself a few years ago, and I think this rendition will look great on her. It’s a sleeveless, black velvet top, with stretch-knit side panels, which laces all the way up the front and down the back. The original was all black; this version has red side-panels and facings, and I’m using elastic cord for the lacing. I cut out and assembled the main panels tonight; there are many details left, but I’m happy to have the fit and general structure done.