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🎷 Summertime … and the livin’ is easy … 🎺
The Great Ella Fitzgerald sung that song. Such talent. It sprang into mind as I sat there looking at the dozing cats … and beautiful sunshine and flowers this afternoon … as I pondered what to pack.
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4,442 miles …
between Victoria, British Columbia, and Edinburgh, Scotland … and why am I telling you this? Well today I started as this week’s “Fashion Superstar” over on CUT OUT + KEEP! CUT OUT + KEEP is an Edinburgh based craft community I would like to introduce to you. But let me start from the beginning ……
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Well, that was boring …
but unfortunately, necessary. A friend/co-worker was complaining last week that she had to give a few of her clothes away as they did not fit properly anymore. I agreed. I must have three or four pairs of pants that are now too big. She scolded me, “… after all, you sew your own clothes ……
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One of my favourites …
I started this dress last week (read the prequel right here). I love this pattern. It’s a remake of a classic dress pattern, Butterick B5920 “Retro ’51”. Comfortable and easy to make. The fabric is lightweight and soft, an Ellena Rayon Twill Print, 100% Rayon. I even found the perfect buttons for my fabric. Now…
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I learned something new…
Just by chance actually! As a matter of fact, I learned a couple of things. I’ve decided I need more dresses in my life (again). I also noticed that IG is having a #sewtogetherforsummer Challenge that I can participate in – if I get my entry done by June 21st. I do not like deadline…
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A bit of a set back …
Yes, I had a bit of a set back. As soon as I returned from my lazy holiday in Mexico my back went out. Walking is fine, standing is fine. That’s about it. So … no sitting in my sewing chair. 🙁 I couldn’t help but dream, browse, and plan my future projects though ……