new outfit on me - and huge hair

new dress pictures

I think I cut this out last summer. But now, thanks to finally getting my act together- I am sewing it. I feel like I may add something fun on the bottom. The center back has an exposed zipper so I am going to go buy one  of those wild ones at lunch today at Pacific Fabrics.

Last day of vacation

Running.  (not really running but jogging)

I sewed on a new dress and cut some stuff for another one I have to add gussets to to get in.  Pictures later. I also went to my drawing class.  This is lesson 5 of  8. I am glad I took it. It is fun.

several things

I did the same ride today as yesterday. Here is an ariel view.

I cut out a new top but I need to get fabric for an underlayer. It is lace with sparkles.  I now have to decide something else to start.

Here is before and after of the front yard.  Left is before, right is after.

bamboo removal - complete

Thanks to spear bar borrowed from dad, hard work by Brian and a small (yet well intentioned) pry from me.

Done

I love this but let me tell you, it was tough to figure out the pattern etc.  I screwed up everything at least once. For example:
1. I had to resew at least 6 faux flat fell seams.
2. I took the waistband off 3x
3. I just put the buttonholes on the wrong side of the shirt.

But, it came out great. And I love it. I will definitely make more from the books and they will come out better. At least as far as I know. I don't think anybody will notice the mistakes.

Saturday report

29 miles and 1700 calories burned. I can deal with that.

I finished the pants. Super cute. Mary you can try them on to see if the they fit then I will make them for you. Picture coming.  I am going to put buttons on the shirt now and that will be done. Then I will start something new.

I love sewing!