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What was supposed to be a quick examination of the (minor) alterations needed for my cousin’s wedding dress turned into a game of dress-up such as we haven’t had since we were ten. The kids and I squeezed her into a remarkable number of things in my wardrobe. She especially liked the Grecian Sundresses, and totally rocks the fluffy dresses. Still working on getting her to believe that sewing stuff herself might be possible. 😉

… Is tracing, grading, and altering a Burda magazine pattern for your kid. On Mothers’ Day. 😉

… At my new house. Erm, why am I tracing a corset pattern?

Today I made our annual Christmas cards. No, they won’t be there in time for Christmas. (Really they never are) It’s hard with crafts like this not to try to outdo yourself each year… But this year is definitely a “roll-back” year… Especially since the box with all my stamp pads and embossing powder is MIA at the moment. Note to Mom and Crafty and anyone else on the Christmas list who reads this: you are still familially obligated to act surprised and delighted when you get your actual card.

The collar for my uncle’s Christmas vest. Kind of enjoying the tailoring lite. Now—do I put in the welt pockets before or after attaching the hair canvas to the fronts?

I’ve been so good. I hadn’t bought a pattern in nearly two months. And today, I totally blew it. All adorable, none actually necessary. And, Simplicity 4422 is a Barbie wardrobe pattern. My kids don’t play with Barbies, and while I cherish my remaining dolls, I have no intention of adding to their wardrobe. But how could I leave it? >_<

Thanks, Lady Katza!!! Your (super speedy) package totally made my week. 🙂

Slowly getting there.

Also, my fingers hurt.

Spot my booboo? Fantasy sewing is so much easier.

And I managed to lose BOTH my seam rippers in the move.