woohoo! 50c/yd double drapery gather makes for *excellent* cartridge pleating :)

elastic shirring by machine looks ausome ( Read more... )

did a good amount of yard work today, including some massive trimming and edging. I think i've found all the sprinkler heads at the rent house (the last tenants did a piss-poor job of yard and other basic maintenance). and, like every other first big trimming of the year, i managed to cut a baby snake-head off AGAIN. at least this one only hit ( Read more... )

So, in an interest to teach some sewing and to get some sewing done, i've decided to have a regular sewing day ( Read more... )

i don't know why, but i find kid's kilts to be some of the most adorable pieces of clothing ( Read more... )

yup. still waiting to hear something back besides "we are reading the writing samples"

so, i made myself a swimsuit. something a little 1915-inspired, plus is supportive and i don't need a coverup to go into stores.

( piccie under cut )