And yes, it IS a big deal. And yes, I am very proud of myself. Because my overlocker is very scary. See…. I have wanted an overlocker/serger (or overedging sewing machine as the manual calls this one) for a long time. I sew pretty much exclusively with cotton and/or linen. I also have quite a lot […]
This has been a long time in the making. I first muslined the Tessuti Pia last year and realised to my horror that the XL bust size was 101cm NOT 110 cm, which is what I mistakenly saw it as. Now my bust measures 116cm so my presumed need for an extra 6cm turned into […]
Yes, my Mum and Dad were kind enough to get this beauty for me all those years ago. Like over 30 years ago – yikes! And now she has come home with me for the first time in decades. For many reasons she has been living with my Mum but now I’ve brought her home. […]
Sorry, this is a bit of a rambling post but I am tired of chasing thoughts around in my own head. I need to share:) So apparently I can’t sew when it’s too hot. Or at least I can only sew very slowly for a short time. Seriously, it is 40 degrees here and it […]
I just saw this really interesting piece on feather workers and creasers working on the Chanel show. I had no idea that that was how they make those stunning geometric creases. I guess they are called creases, since pleats are actually created by creasers apparently. Who knew? Just thought you might enjoy it too. It […]