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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on May 8, 2007, 6:56 am
mamahays@cox.net wrote:
> Here's the list for this month:
>
> Another formal for DD. (Another dance at school. The first one was the
> annual "semi-formal." This one is "a night in Hollywood." They told the
> kids to dress like they were going to a Hollywood premiere....could be
> interesting. lol)
>
http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4729=x&TI='4729'&page=1
>
> Views A & C. Navy satin for the skirt and the base of the top. Silver
> chiffon for the straps and the drape/tie. (silver shoes too!)
>
> ---
> A formal gi type top for my DBIL. He asked for a silk top, made a lot like
> a gi, to go under the hakama-shita and haori I made for him. Ordered
> natural colored 15mm habotai from Thai Silks. Going to acid wash it first
> so it will be softer, and so it will be machine washable. (my Sis-in-law
> LOATHES handwashing things. We all try to keep on the good side of the
> little redheaded spitfire. lol)
>
> ---
> two more navy blouses for the wonderful gal at Wal-Mart. (already made her
> one. When I delivered it, she said "Oh good! I have fabric for 2 more."
> lol)
> ---
>
>
> Then I am going to STEAL some time to make some sundresses for myself. I
> love sundresses. I found some gorgeous rayon challis prints at the
> Hancock's up the way. (it's closing, and I am so disappointed to see it
> go.) I have a couple of really cute looking patterns and I am going to get
> those made for myself before the summer is gone! lol
>
> ---
>
> Next month:
> Make 2 copies of a very large stuffed bear. This is for one of my oldest
> and dearest friends. He needs them for a stage production.
>
> Make copies of my DBIL's favorite shirts. (I may get to that sooner than
> next month depending on how other things go.) He sent fabric and the old
> shirt. Not going to worry about rubbing off a pattern (like I'll have to
> do with the bear; the bear is much loved and I will copy him very
> carefully) The old shirt has a hole that can't be mended (right in the
> middle, no where near a seam and the fabric is so old, it's a matter of
> time before it gives out more.) I'm just going to cut it apart and use it
> for a pattern. That way if he finds more fabric he likes, he can just mail
> that out.
>
>
> Isn't it a good thing my house is clean now??? lol I have it to the point
> that 20 minutes here or there and I can have it right back to clean.
> Although, the sewing room door may have to be shut for a while..... lol
>
> Sharon
> ---
> Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
> pig.
That sounds like a bunch of great projects, and I love the formal top
and skirt. What colour/fabric will it be in? And you HAVE to post pix
of the bears! :D
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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