The machine's are a humming

I have finally gotten back in the sewing room, though not all is perfect yet (I'll discuss that later.)

I finished up two skirts for my oldest daughter today. Both are just traced off skirts she already has and likes. The first started as the muslin, but I used a suit type of fabric (a polyester one from Joann's) and it fit right, so I've continued to finish it with a lining and kick pleat in the back.

The next was a knit skirt with interesting inset pieces on the side. It sewed up really easily, and I hope to have photos of both to share soon.

I also just cut out a sundress for my younger daughter. I'm just sewing up a straight size 12 and hoping for the best.

It's a super simple pattern, M5873.


Computers have died left and right in this house recently, and I ended up buying a new one today just so I could watch Netflix and other online shows while sewing. I've gotten addicted to the habit, and it's my favorite way to sew.

That was the other reason sewing hadn't been going to well.

A lot of discussion has been on PR lately about not wanting to sew for others, and seriously, what does it matter if you like to or not. I enjoy it on occasion, right now is the right occasion.

It's Tuesday, whoo hoo!!

Seriously folk, not much sewing going on here so I'll just chat about what is going on.

If you don't read The Selfish Seamstress, you are totally missing out. This is one of my favorite blogs, and I was even featured in a recent post.

Here's a little hint of what you'll see. An outfit I sewed back in 1981 for the holidays. The cute dude was later my husband. He passed away in 1997.

I'm back in weight loss mode and I don't know if others feel the same way, but sewing is darn tough at that time. I want to share a recent find. I've used virtually all different online calorie trackers from WeightWatchers, Fitday, DailyPlate, etc., but I've found a new favorite. It's actually a free download from the Calorie Restriction Society (I believe) and it's just darn terrific.

Here's the link: CRON-O-meter calorie tracker

What I like about it, over the others, is that it encourages one to weigh food. Weighing is so much easier, in the long run once you know how to do it properly, so tracking becomes more accurate.

Here's a video from my favorite health/fitness guru. Suggestion - click on the title link and view it on YouTube as it doesn't fit in my formatting.

Besides those things going on, it's Spring, and I just love Spring. I totally don't have anything to wear though. Guess I need to sew. And tomorrow I get company, my sister is visiting for almost a week, and I have a bunch of housework to do. It's gorgeous outside and I'm stuck inside cleaning....bummer.

Off for my nice long walk.

Congratulations Michelle

The trip to New York was a major success. Michelle had two job interviews, both in her field of Textile Design, and was offered a job from one of the companies, while we were there. There we were, contently viewing the exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when her cell phone rang. Yes, the was a slight "whoop" and a few overheard her phone conversation and gave a thumbs up to her. She graduates in May and then will leave me...I'm so sad, and happy all at the same time.

Here's a photo of me in Times Square, even in a top I've sewn.


I did make it to Mood and was totally overwhelmed, but did buy one piece of fabric. Found a few more items at Spandex World and some threads at a thread store.