the long and the short of it

I have to admit, I am the sort who is apt to procrastinate. I do have a tendency towards putting off until tomorrow what could have been done today. Or even yesterday. But I did, at last, get around to … Continue reading

deadline

I work best to deadlines. I am one of those people who, procrastinator that I am, needs some kind of fixed point in time to pin my efforts to. Something to work toward, to aim for, to plan around. I often … Continue reading

ta-dah!

So at long last my apple skirt is finished! And I mean properly finished – with a hook and eye and finished seams and everything. I am really pleased with it. And the learning journey has been fun too! Though … Continue reading

trim-triminy

I have to admit it, I’m a bit of a trim-aholic. So when I spotted a multi-coloured scraps-and-trims de-stash listing on Etsy recently, I just couldn’t resist. They’re only tiny bits, but perfect for pockets! The only problem is, there’s … Continue reading

getting skirtier!

The skirt is progressing at a pace. Pockets are on, seams are sewn, the zip is in. Nearly there! Just the interfacing, waistband and hem to do in next week’s sewing class. Making clothes is so exciting! When I got … Continue reading

getting skirty

The first steps in my garment-making adventure have been taken! Last weekend saw me rummaging through the fabric stash, hunting down something suitable for my new project. Which also involved lots of standing in front of the mirror holding up … Continue reading