Always prewash your fabric!!

 I have no idea where I got this stretch denim or when I got it. I made a pair of love Notions Duet pants with said fabric. I worked out the fit, worked out a way to change the closure, etc. In other words spent precious sewing time on them. When I finished them, I decided they were giving off a little dye so I washed them before wearing them. When I pulled them out of the washer I couldn’t believe my eyes…they disintegrated in several places. I have never had anything like this happen before. Lots of wasted time. Lesson learned.

Love Notions Presto Tunic

 I finished this top. I made a few alterations. I lowered the bust dart and blended between sizes. I think if I make this again I will take a little fullness out of the front. If it were made with a stiffer fabric it would look terrible.

Buster photo bombing.

Attempting to insert photos

 Well, I watched a video for this so hopefully I can keep this going. 

I made this top years ago. It’s a simple dolman sleeve that I hand embroidered on the side. This photo was taken at Sturbridge Village with my sister-in-law a month or so ago.

Long, long time away.

 Of course there has been sewing, but no documentation. I am still not proficient in using this system. As I write this I realize I don’t have a clue how to save it, edit it, add a photo or anything else. I received a email from Blogger about another blog I guess I tried to start and never deleted. I really would like to start keeping a record of what I sew so that I can remember. I saw a note in my diary that said I finished a repair on my friend’s husband’s pants that I don’t have any remembrance of doing. I very rarely do alterations or repairs and it surprised me to read it. It’s time for coffee and to get out of bed now.