Although I haven’t posted much [because I’m waiting the weather, mood, non-wobbliness of hips to take photos of me actually wearing some of the stuff] I have been preparing blog posts and sewing steadily away. So far I’ve made 2 black linen skirts 2 black shirts [posted] 2 black polo necks 2 white polo necks … Continue reading Interlude- SWAP 2020
The final appointment, which took time to arrange as the bridal party were all busy at different times, and chief bridesmaid needed to come so she could see how to get Ele in and out of the dress, and how to manage the bustle and arrange the train for pics etc. She admitted she’s an … Continue reading Ele-gant- Wedding Dress #5
After the mesh bodice and first 2 layers of tulle were on, decisions about the lace and buttonholes had to be reached pretty sharpish, and they duly were: black guipure lace trim for the neckline, a dozen appliqué motifs for the rest [all that was left] and another layer of ivory tulle to soften the … Continue reading Emb-EL-ishment: Wedding dress #4
It all got pretty busy. Here’s the timeline of the work so far. [I think I got slightly ahead of myself in the last post!] BLOG POST #1 Ele-mentary November- project first broached. December/January- styles discussed, budget and deadline set. February- visit to Bridal shops, further style decisions reached, pattern ordered, toile and main … Continue reading El-aboration: Wedding Dress #3
Yes, yet another Vogue 1312 by Lynn Mizono. SO COMFORTABLE! Don’t start with the ‘secret pyjamas’ thing, this is a go-to-work NIGHTIE. Love it love it. Here are the last two, as a reminder: Two was not enough. The black-and-blue one gets heavy rotation, the white one is very summery, and would get very grubby … Continue reading Even more Mizono action…V1312 again
I’m actually propranol-olloping, which isn’t anywhere near as bouncy as it might sound. The doctor upped my dose of beta-blockers a week ago, to ward off the stress related migraines that my job is giving me. I’m finding it pretty hard to adjust, and feel bone-weary, and often light-headed and dizzy. Fortunately, we’re into exam … Continue reading Lolloping along
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