Monthly Archives: March 2014
Dear young woman in the black dress
To the young woman in the black skater dress at my local shopping centre. Firstly, your dress is lovely ……. black, with lace panels up the side of the closely fitted bodice, beautiful swirly circle skirt. The dress complimented your … Continue reading
Pink and black nightgown
This is my second incarnation of the Seamster (formerly Disparate Disciplines) Yellowtail Cami pattern. Â This time I lengthened all the body pieces, with a view to having a nightgown. Â I also added a small amount to the side seams (tapered … Continue reading
Baby quilts …… production line quilting
I have always said that production line sewing is tedious, and I never enjoy it. Â Yet every year, I subject myself to it, usually convincing myself that sewing the same thing as xmas gifts for my work friends, would be … Continue reading
I am a terrible Facebook friend
If you need help with anything, I’ll be there. Â If you are sick, I will cook with you. Â If you need an emergency babysitter, I will take on your sprogs. Â I may not make anything for you at your request, … Continue reading
The quest for the perfect t-shirt
Yep, its time to update my t-shirt supply, and I think perhaps, to stop wearing sacks. I am still a fair bit conscious of my “comfort layer”, but I think that perhaps I am making myself look bigger than I … Continue reading
