my desk has officially become a sewing table. my sewing machine has become a permanent feature (after being taken out after my final exam) and the surface is slowly becoming littered with tiny off cuts of thread and fabric. much better than the lecture notes and text books that were previously in residence.
i have completed a second too cute tunic dress (from fabric given to me by my sister – also from ikea) and have started on making a skirt from an unworn pair of pants.
yesterday i was sewing in a zip. it took most of the afternoon and involved at lot of unpicking. i had been thinking that perhaps it would be better to stick with the too cute tunic dress and other patterns that did not require zips, but on second thoughts i think what actually needs to happen is that i need to be sewing more zips so that when a zip is required it only takes me 15 minutes and not a whole afternoon.
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Oh zips, they can be a bugger, can't they. I still try and avoid patterns with zips because I know there will be a lot of swearing and throwing of garments across rooms.
Good luck with the move too. Like you, I am reeling how fast this year has gone.
Hey sweetie, the dress looks great. the pattern & the design are lovely. you did a great job.
I have a pattern with a really good explanation/step by step instructions on how to install zips. When you are up, we will have to dig it out so you can see if it is helpful. I certainly benefited from it. If you are desperate I probably could find it & send it down ... but you are moving soon ...
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Fabric looks awesome. Please bring to Brisbane as it will be perfectly suited to weather here.
oow nice fabric :)
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