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This brings up a really good point. I wonder what the proper ergonomics are for standing and sitting sewing.

Hey, looking good! Going to bed now, but tomorrow will be fun!

That’s correct, Heidi! This is definitely higher than elbow height for me. 🙂

That’s correct, Heidi! This is definitely higher than elbow height for me. 🙂

<I imaging if you’re sewing standing up then the table would need to be at least elbow height or higher!>

That’s correct, Heidi! This is definitely higher than elbow height for me. 🙂

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Sorry it took a little longer than expected, folks. You write a lot! And converting all those posts and replies to the new forum format took a little time.

We have some new things around here. I’m sure Todd will talk about it a little bit in the coming days. We have a few more things planned, too.

It is lovely looking at all the pictures of beautiful craft rooms online, but I have been reflecting that having a comfortable space with table and chair at the right height is massively more important than a beautiful vintage office chair (sigh, the beautiful 150s one will just have to stay lusted over on ebay!). I currently sew at the dining…[Read more]

It is lovely looking at all the pictures of beautiful craft rooms online, but I have been reflecting that having a comfortable space with table and chair at the right height is massively more important than a beautiful vintage office chair (sigh, the beautiful 150s one will just have to stay lusted over on ebay!). I currently sew at the dining…[Read more]

I imaging if you’re sewing standing up then the table would need to be at least elbow height or higher!

I imaging if you’re sewing standing up then the table would need to be at least elbow height or higher!

Welcome Kahawa! If you can wrangle costume satin then making pants with drill and Oliver and S instructions should be doable 🙂
I didn’t end up adding the lace for this one but I have lined it with a small floral and used red and yellow together for top stitching. I’m up to sewing the side seams.

Welcome Kahawa! If you can wrangle costume satin then making pants with drill and Oliver and S instructions should be doable 🙂
I didn’t end up adding the lace for this one but I have lined it with a small floral and used red and yellow together for top stitching. I’m up to sewing the side seams.

Lotta, that sounds wonderful. The walk was very special but to come home to a clean kitchen and carrot cake it the cherry on top!
Tamara, I hope you find a day that suits.
We had a lovely weekend. On Saturday, the Fab Five and I sprain cleaned the house so it is all shiny now. Tildy went through her toy box and we packed up bags of teddies for the…[Read more]