Have you ever really thought about the purpose of clothing? If you’re trying to decide what to wear, it helps if you know why you wear clothing in the first place. Of course, it’s customary, and legally required under most circumstances, but what does clothing really mean to people? Before every what comes …
Well, our get together had to be postponed so I’m still working on Christmas presents. As soon as I learned they didn’t have to be ready by Jan 8th I slacked off (of sewing, that is). I must get back to work, though, or I will be faced once more with the possibility of IOUs! …
Yesterday, the sewing went much better so I didn’t feel like venting! The New Pattern project ~ is finished! I finished it up yesterday. Even with accidently cutting out the wrong type of interfacing, and having to cut the pieces again, it went together quickly. It is not perfect but since this is my first …
I’m still working on those Christmas presents I talked about last time. The latest report says they need to be done by this weekend. Eeek! I feel like blogging about all the problems I am facing with the projects because they are acting very big (whether or not they really are!) but then I figured …
I’m working on a top that goes with a skirt I already made. They are actually a bridesmaid’s ensemble sample but they are for me. I really need to get it done before winter is over! Actually, I have already been wearing the skirt because it is long and warm. I have yet to put …
Hand-painted bird tags from My Paper Pretties. Aren’t they adorable?
I was going to start a baby blanket last night for a gift I will need soon but I couldn’t find the only fabric I have that might work. Then I found a blanket I had already made and forgotten about that will be just perfect! I like having a stash of baby gifts. Baby …
My sewing machine is home from the shop! I am so excited about having a working sewing machine! I haven’t had a chance to try it because we are basically buried in produce around here right now, but maybe when the nectarines and corn are done I will be able to spend a few minutes …
Here is a lovely seersucker Regency Gown (that’s not me, by the way): Christina’s Seersucker Regency Gown. Very nice! Here is a pretty Regency Girl’s Dress: Nadja’s Girl’s Regency Dress. A lovely fabric collection I have been looking at lately: Maywood Studio’s “Wild Rose” (scroll down near the bottom of the page). While I haven’t …
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