My post from yesterday had even me wondering what I was thinking.  A comprehensively ambitious plan, considering I'm not the most productive costumer. (Mind you before I had some health problems I was a prolific sewer of clothing. So it is possible for me to do it).

I decided to break down my 2011 plans into the new, the half done & needs finishing ( Read more... )

I definitely have my sewing mojo back, and I can't wait to start something this weekend. In fact I'm hoping to make a skirt on Sunday.  Hmm, the fabric is preshrunk, so I should make sure I have thread & a zip.

Anyway, I want to make a 30s summer dress, a heap of blouses, and my grabby handed enthusiasm doesn't stop at Real Life (tm) clothing.

I want ( Read more... )

Sunday was a warm & humid day, so at the med fair in Parramatta I was well past the perspiration phase, and onto the horse phase. In case you haven't heard the saying "Horses sweat, Men perspire and Ladies gently glow".


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I've finally finished my new shirt, and it's never taken me so long before ( Read more... )