What a great summer. Finally I have summoned enough courage to get back to blogging. I have a taken a nice break from just about everything. Now I need a kick to get back into gear.
The Ugly
I am posting this picture of my broken toe, traumatic joint fracture, because this is the reason I have been locked in the Sewing Room Tower, with NO exercise and virtually no movement. Sewing wise I have been productive.
Endorphins and calories spent = 0
Cranky factor =10+++
The Bad
One major wadder when I was locked in the Sewing Tower. Vogue 1252. I had high hopes for this beauty, but the ruching, wrapping, gathering, tucking, draping was all a dither. Great directions, not Vogue's fault, not for me.
The Good
It seemed I was locked in the Tower on the most sunniest of days. One two day period, I went a little crazy with Vogue 1250, adding sleeves and the like. Four dresses. Matte jersey, ITY jersey, Missoni Crush, I used them all.
On another day, below, Burda 07-2011-110 in a black cotton brocade.
Most recently, below, a frankenpattern of Simplicity 2648 bodice and a a pleated skirt for D1 to wear to school. Emil Rutenberg cotton satin. Butter fabric.
I am happy to be back. Excited for fall.
Excited to see what you are all making for the new season, and to my friends in the southern hemisphere, what you will be making for spring.
Regards,
Joanne M
