I've had guests staying with me for all this week. I've pretty much done nothing in terms of sewing, which is bothering me just a bit under the surface. Part of me will be glad when they are gone; I'll be able to get more work done on my scholars projects ( Read more... )

So, yesterday J and S came over and we made duct tape copies of our legs, and it's all been documented on film. I plan to make a simple step by step guide to assist others in future in making cloth stockings, but in the meantime, I have my basic pattern for socks ( Read more... )

I spent most of the day yesterday in front of the cabinet sewing machine. It was slow going but both sleeves have now been stitched up with trim, although, I have to say they look sloppier than I really wanted them to look. I do not want to poke extra holes in the fabric, so I'll leave it as is, but eventually, I know it will bug me ( Read more... )

Yes, the sleeves are on hold ( Read more... )

I have to admit, the thrill of research excites me, and I enjoy the learning curve as well as the achievements of learning something new.

( I really do. )