• 4,442 miles …

    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 ……

  • Well, that was boring …

    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 ……

  • One of my favourites …

    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…

  • I learned something new…

    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…

  • A bit of a set back …

    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 ……

  • Nice dress!  Thanks, I made it!! goes to Mexico!

    Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!! goes to Mexico!

    My sister was lucky enough to win a trip to an all-inclusive resort in the Mayan Riviera for two and I was able to jump in and go when her husband was unable! So begins the adventure.  There was a lot of time spent eating at the resort’s various fabulous restaurants, walking the grounds and…

  • Amber takes a break …

    Amber takes a break …

    Well!  We are all packed, ready to go on holidays!  Amber, my Singer 421G, finished my swimsuit cover up a few days ago and I’ve packed her up for a little R&R! I just had to show you the cool stitch that Amber can create, one of many I have yet to discover! This fabric…

  • One step closer to the beach …

    One step closer to the beach …

    My sewing days are running out.  Soon my sister and I leave for Mexico.  As usual, I have a dozen ideas but only so much time – so at the top of the list, besides swimsuits, is cover ups.  I bought the fabric for two cover ups – one for my sister and one for me –…