I finally found a trim that is the right color for some fabric I bought AGES ago to make a robe a la Francaise. I got samples in the mail yesterday and this stuff is super thin, like 2-3 mm in width. So while the color is exactly what I want, I'm a little nervous that it won't be visible from a few feet away. Not to mention there's no way I could ( Read more... )

I recently agreed to help one of my students with a costume for her school play. We're using a Big 3 pattern, and she's bigger than the biggest size on the pattern.... I know how to do the usual slash and spread method, but it occurs to me I've never enlarged a princess seamed bodice before. Is it just business as usual, or is there something I ( Read more... )

1. My sister moved into her house 2 weekends ago, but we just finished getting the rest of her stuff out of our basement yesterday/today. This is happiness two-fold; I'm so glad she has her own place that makes her happy and independent AND now I have a dedicated craft space...LET THE SEWING BEGIN ( Read more... )

I can't commit to posting these every day of the month, but I'm feeling particularly buoyant today ( Read more... )

How do I love thee ( Read more... )

Your job is now your Time Lord name. The last digit of your phone
number is the current regeneration you are in. The nearest clothing item
to your right is now the most notable item in your current wardrobe.
The last person you texted is your current companion. Your favorite word
is now your catchphrase.

I can't resist this one...

I am The (Voice) ( Read more... )

In the pants. I KNOW I want to have this dress done for Monday, but I have NO motivation to work on it. And it's snowing. And I want to snuggle up with a new book and a warm drink and not do any of the things I should be doing.

http://youtu.be/wE1tUYJpACc

GAH!!!!!!!

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I am on a serious new-supply fast while I take some inventory of my craft/fabric stash. I'd like to do some millinery, but realized I have no buckram. I DO however, have a TON of really light weight crinoline. I bought it when I was doing some ribbon flower work, and would use the crinoline as a backing to mount groups of flowers on ( Read more... )