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Wednesday, 31 October 2012

Robe Sureau Sew-along

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I am so excited to begin my first sew-along. I feel like it is an international get together of like minded sewers. I sent away for my pattern immediately from Deer and Doe. It is all in french but I think my skills will be able to handle it. I can not wait until she publishes all her patterns in English as I will buy lots more for sure.
My husband, who has an awesome sense of design is going to come with me this week to pick out the fabric for the Robe Sureau. There is a cool new fabric shop that has opened up in my town called Needlework. It not only sells lovely fabric but their whole store identity is awesome. We will go there first to check out the selection. I am sure I will come home with something for my Sureau. I will post a picture of my chosen fabric when I get it.


Can I Keep This Up?

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I love blogs. I love sewing blogs. I love sewing. Yet, can I find the time to create my own blog? I am a full time media arts teacher, mother and wife. I sew every free minute I have.  Well, only time will tell if I can keep this up.
I used to sew a lot back in the 80's. I didn't sew from patterns but made crazy costumes for my indie punk band, The Dik Van Dykes. Usually materials consisted of bubble wrap, shower curtains and old vintage pillow cases. There was lots of tulle and heavy elastic waistbands in the style of Cyndi Lauper. Today, my sewing wants and desires are quite different and I will explain this journey as it unfolds.