the Swedish version of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Supersizers... (which is one of my favorite series of tv programs EVER!!!). The episode I saw was #5 of 6 and dealt with the mid-18th century. The Swedish series is a direct copy of the Brittish one and mostly held the same high quality standard ( Read more... )

Pattern Review Checklist: 4016 Dress

Pattern Description
One piece belted dress

Pattern Sizing
Smallish- sized for a teenager probably rather than for an adult woman.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing it?
Yes but I am short and a bit stout instead of willowy like the woman on the pattern envelope!

Were ( Read more... )

Or at least skirt with skull and crossbones appliques on it! I made a light grey, twill, a-line skirt a couple of years ago and have never been completely happy with it. In all fairness it was a test of a new pattern and the fabric was on sale. Still, I wanted to jazz it up so that I would want to wear it, and now I have. I recently made pirate ( Read more... )