and sew life goes on

I haven't really been interested in clothes since my teens.

My sisters and I all sewed our own clothes in those days

but then you get older and have kids and sometimes you're

flat out getting out of your pjs let alone getting dressed up.

Now my kids have moved out and I'm a single

lady once again my interest in clothes has

been rekindled maybe because I actually

go out now!

I have miles of fabric to work with and 

I'm not buying anymore!

My collection of patterns is growing

and I even have a dedicated pinterest board for clothing.

Do you sew your own clothes?

The time has come for me to stop thinking

about it and just start sewing!

Stay tuned.

hello my old friend

It's been such a long time since I've used my faithful old Janome.

Such a long, long time.

I must be starting to feel a bit better because 

I pulled her out and set her to work.

It's slow going but getting there.

The first stitches made me sigh in happiness.

A new life surely deserves a new dress made out of 

lime green, stretchy, crushed velvet!