Category Archives: Gifts and Sewing Galore

Many many …… many moons ago, I embarked on a quest.  The quest for the perfect fitted waist A-line skirt.   An admirable quest for sure, but had I known the disappointments and pitfalls, perhaps I would have given my … Continue reading →

Yes I know, its hard to believe, but sometimes I get stuff for me. These were my birthday presents ready for me to open this morning. A lovely leather glasses case, some quilting fabrics to make cushion covers for the … Continue reading →

After a childhood of unhappy parents who were never pleased with anything I did or said, never living up to expectations, never being pretty enough/accomplished enough/sporty enough to be worthy of praise ….. I know that I crave acceptance and … Continue reading →

I have a favourite t-shirt pattern …. Violet Rose, by Ottobre.  Once I had faffed about with the sizes, figured out that I have small shoulders in comparison to my chest and hips, and that my body is a bit … Continue reading →

I am big busted, round bellied, with a fair sized butt.  My hips are narrowish in comparison, but that does not help the overall package that much.  I am also plus sized, a big woman, BBW, lush, generously proportioned, goddess … Continue reading →

Well its been ages.  I have managed to get a bit of sewing done, but really the last couple of weeks have been so busy, that I have really felt like I haven’t sat down.  Pity all this activity just … Continue reading →

I bought these polo tops for myself, because I am tired of uncomfortable dress shirts at work. they fitted beautifully through the bust and arms, but were a smudge too tight across the belly (its gravity i tells ya!) So, … Continue reading →

Or alternatively ….. how to send yourself bonkers by diving off the deep end. As I have said before, this year is the year of sewing for me.  To that end I sent almost all my baby fabrics to my … Continue reading →

I have been promising myself more sewing for me, and while I am succeeding, I am finding it hard as I am not a pattern perfect shape. This top is the second try, with the first being too big in … Continue reading →