Monthly Archives: May 2013

Zut! Sewing Snarl-ups, Part One.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

The machine I am doing some sewing on right now is not my own dear little faithful Bernina Sport. I’m using one made in China, bought some years ago in a French supermarket, lugged over here by one daughter, passed … Continue reading →

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Sewing Bee spin off

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I didn’t think I’d  watch the Great British Sewing Bee. First, there was the stupid title. Second, the intro. As if  decreeing an anachronistic pastime fit to be aired. I turned off. But after reading this review, I had to … Continue reading →

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Book report

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Neat freak or good enough. I get both kinds of sewing. Sometimes it only seems right if the finish is as good as its possible to be, sometimes it only needs to pass muster. What I don’t get though, is … Continue reading →

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Burda 12/2009/136

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Rescued from semi abandonment,  today’s MMM’13. I originally made this for someone else, a size or two up from me. It turned out to be a disastrous choice of pattern. Not too much information about fit can be gleaned from … Continue reading →

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MMM’13 day 2

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

This is the made by me item I’m sporting today, old photo, taken when the dress was made and reviewed on PR in 2010. Its made in a twill woven plaid with a slightly brushed surface and lined in light … Continue reading →

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