I do try to have the housework (basics at the very least)done before I sit down to sew. HOWEVER, I do not wear lipstick/powder EVER so certainly do not when I am sewing. My house is presentable as am I... I do wear dresses frequently but it has nothing to do when I am sewing. I do try to be presentable in case someone stops in and especially when my husband gets home, but to do so especially to sew - nope, I'm thinking not!!