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Jill, I did just this when I made my Evel Knievel jumpsuit, and I’m sure Jessica did the same with her Beat It jacket. Both are on the blog if you search for those key words.
To make it work I think you’ll need to take out the V though, as otherwise it would pull badly (and pucker at the bottom) when it’s closed. If you fill in the V part then you…[Read more]

Ooh, looking forward to checking it out, thank you!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/hemoglobinhummingbird/8724496978/

-Hey, it’s raining, don’t forget your raincoat.
-I’m so excited to show my teacher my Paris raincoat!*
-Don’t forget to tell her your mommy made it.
-You made it? (eyes wide, mouth open)
-Ha! Are you impressed?
-I’m flabbergasted.

This coming from a kid who complains to me about…[Read more]

I really enjoyed your description @brenda1652. Our stock is far more at risk of dehydration and bush fires.

I know Sarvi, I hope it happens.

First week of school finished, hurrah for the weekend.

I know Sarvi, I hope it happens.

First week of school finished, hurrah for the weekend.

I have been enjoying the French version of the show, Cousu Main. My inability to speak French did not seem to matter either. The format deviates a bit from the British version, but it is equally entertaining. I highly recommend it.

I have been enjoying the French version of the show, Cousu Main. My inability to speak French did not seem to matter either.

However, blizzard notwithstanding, I did go online and ordered some fabric at Girl Friday’s for tops, leggings, and for a few infinity scarves. I am thinking of trying a bathing suit this spring.

Up here, foothills of the Adirondacks, we avoided the snow when a cold dry arctic blast came through and moved the snow 75 miles east. No sewing though. We are retired and thus only have a small farm so storm preps means hauling hay to areas easily accessible, blanketing any animals that can wear blankets and hauling hot water to the water buckets…[Read more]

Up here, foothills of teh Adirondacks, we avoided teh snow when a cold dry arctic blast came through and moved teh snow 75 miles east. No sweing though. We have a small farm so storm preps means hauling hay to areas easily accessible, blanketing any animals that can wear blankets and hauling hot water to teh water buckets many many times. When…[Read more]