Author Archives: Dani
Dear young woman in the black dress
To the young woman in the black skater dress at my local shopping centre. Firstly, your dress is lovely ……. black, with lace panels up the side of the closely fitted bodice, beautiful swirly circle skirt. The dress complimented your … Continue reading
Pink and black nightgown
This is my second incarnation of the Seamster (formerly Disparate Disciplines) Yellowtail Cami pattern. Â This time I lengthened all the body pieces, with a view to having a nightgown. Â I also added a small amount to the side seams (tapered … Continue reading
Baby quilts …… production line quilting
I have always said that production line sewing is tedious, and I never enjoy it. Â Yet every year, I subject myself to it, usually convincing myself that sewing the same thing as xmas gifts for my work friends, would be … Continue reading
I am a terrible Facebook friend
If you need help with anything, I’ll be there. Â If you are sick, I will cook with you. Â If you need an emergency babysitter, I will take on your sprogs. Â I may not make anything for you at your request, … Continue reading
The quest for the perfect t-shirt
Yep, its time to update my t-shirt supply, and I think perhaps, to stop wearing sacks. I am still a fair bit conscious of my “comfort layer”, but I think that perhaps I am making myself look bigger than I … Continue reading
Chevron Cami ….. and adjusting fit
I came across this pattern company quite by accident. A very new independent designer, I was pointed to their site, through a topic on Artisans Square. At first look, I wasn’t particularly interested, since their size charts finished at Size … Continue reading
Avon ….. business or religion?
A couple of weeks ago, I encountered an Avon rep, touting from a stall at the front of my local shopping centre. Now my usual Avon lady is a bit erratic, and I am lucky to get brochures on time, … Continue reading
Love, and SewingADHD
I made a massive number of xmas presents last year ….. oh hang on, I forgot to post about them. Oh well. Back to the topic. I made a lot … aprons, pot holders, embellished tea towels, a quilt, placemats, … Continue reading
Know your limits
Despite my protestations that I am not a quilter, its no surprise that I have taken up quilting. But, I have very definite ideas on what constitutes me as a quilter, as opposed to others. A good friend is a … Continue reading
A-line skirt …. an epic story
Many many …… many moons ago, I embarked on a quest. Â The quest for the perfect fitted waist A-line skirt. Â An admirable quest for sure, but had I known the disappointments and pitfalls, perhaps I would have given my … Continue reading
