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Sounds lovely Linda, I do so love that dress.

That is a seriously cute raincoat.

Thank you, off for a peep.

I finally got around to blogging it
http://fiveandcounting-motherof5.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/a-stitched-thank-you.html

Thank you, again, so much Girls.

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.

Ooh, consider binding the arm holes, it gives a lovely finish.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/motherof5/5222117025/in/set-72157625264559742 (this is a School Photo but you can see what I mean)

After reading my own post, I would just baste and neaten the dress and lining together and then add the yoke, as per usual.

I have a blog post here Janice http://www.pinterest.com/pin/73676143878325815/
I adore this dress pattern.

That was a huge job, well done!

Which way are you pressing the dart?

Snow sounds so exciting to me, but I gather the mud that comes with it is not so beautiful.

Stay safe Melanie!

The only time I got caught out cutting against the grain was with a silk Birthday Party dress.
I cut the ties, one side with the grain one side against, and the against side stretched a bit.

Handle it carefully and it should be fine

I have only recently discovered kale and I love it!

Served with eggs and bacon sounds very tasty.

Thank you Lotta, it will be exciting if anything comes of it.
Yes, Australia Day today and back to school tomorrow for the Fab Five.
I am very sad to see them go.

Thank you Lotta, it will be exciting if anything comes of it.
Yes, Australia Day today and back to school tomorrow for the Fab Five.
I am very sad to see them go.

@jay 1965vw, I will do some research for you, re my Juki.

I am so excited. I may need to buy some licence labels!

When I was in hospital, last week, Trixie was ‘baby-napped’by the nurses and they loved her clothes. Jed (my husband) is very proud of my sewing and he unpacked and showed off her School Days coat, her Tea Party dress, her Hopscotch…[Read more]