Monday, April 6, 2015. Vogue 8876 Renovation Wardrobe Contest. While I feel better in the 2. I removed the sleeves and made it into a vest.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016. To those who love someone who smokes. My dear husband of 22 years and 51 weeks passed away on Friday. On June 17th, his heart gave out and he passed away. After 22 years and 51 weeks of marriage to a smoker, I have some observations for those who love someone who smokes. Company party in Galveston, TX 2008.

Since I need to re-fit a bunch of basic patterns, I started from scratch with this Ottobre shirt. The design features a back yoke with a gathered back, forward shoulder seams, collar on stand, loose fit with no darts, and sleeves gathered into two-button cuffs with a bound placket. French or flat fell? .

Writings on sewing related subjects, as well as whatever suits my fancy. As I mentioned in my last post, I had a difficult time with the McCall 7100 bomber jacket previously and dang if I just cannot get a break with this pattern now. Meanwhile McCalls made corrections and created a sew.

A raging sea of high weirdness. Friday, March 11, 2016. Two More Tried And True Blouses - B5538. I used the same Connie Crawford for Butterick design.

And the winner of the Ultimate Presser Foot Set is. Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the contest. This discount code is valid until MARCH 31ST. These ruffles are my favorite! .

Follow my blog with Bloglovin. Thursday, January 29, 2015. End of the Golden Weather. Polyester dress from Toffs, necklace from the lovely Vintage Bird Girl,. Belt and various bangles all op-shopped. Retail blue ring and plastic shoes. Using up skeins of embroidery thread unused for 20 years.

Melbourne sewer on a mission to sew up the fabric stash. Friday, January 2, 2015. Me, I needed the stress obviously as I tried my first Stylearc and planned to refashion a leather skirt to go with it. The top Poppy was a hit but the skirt is still in disgrace. Sunday, December 28, 2014.