The Wayward Sewing Machine

After many hours badgering my sister, I finally have a finished picture of the red dress, Butterick B5281.  It is a lovely dress but I am no...

Finally my red dress is coming together.  Due to the material being very slippery there is a marked difference in the length of the bodice f...

As predicted today was extremely hectic and I spent most of it at work and then walked the dog when  I got home.  Today was dedicated to ...

I think I can honestly say that it took me as long to complete the sleeves and their eventual attachment to the bodice as it took to assembl...

"Just what she needs....", I hear you grumble to yourself.  I cannot blame you really, I very rarely (about, ahem, twice a year) w...

I am technically on holidays.  I'm actually still flat out, however I took a couple of days off and did some sewing.  First of all I fin...