She’s so pretty! The details are exquisite. I hope you wear her often.
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Young koalas are really good at looking coy. It's part of their charm.
@eagle1002us, I’ve been a hermit as well.Thank you, Fabfashion! Hope to wear it when I stop being a Covid Hermit.
I’ve been trying this new thing since the beginning of the month where I’m trying to wear at least 1 piece of jewelry a day even though I’m just at home most of the time. I do have Zoom meeting once or twice a day and I doubt people can see my jewelry but I just do it anyways. It‘s like my own little secret.
I’m starting to think that may be I should start wearing my H scarves and try out those fancy ways of tying them. I used to just wear them under my coats pre-covid days. Now I may learn to tie a scarf and wear over my t-shirt so they’re not just sitting in their box. I’ve got to go check out that thread.
I think these cuties are learning their art from the womb.
I think these cuties are learning their art from the womb.
Obviously there must be a gene for cuteness and charm. And koalas have them in spades.
I think that's a very good idea to play around with a scarf casually tied around a tee. I wear rings and sometimes also bracelets b/c I'm online a fair amount and see them just as I saw them while was working and also online.@eagle1002us, I’ve been a hermit as well.
I’ve been trying this new thing since the beginning of the month where I’m trying to wear at least 1 piece of jewelry a day even though I’m just at home most of the time. I do have Zoom meeting once or twice a day and I doubt people can see my jewelry but I just do it anyways. It‘s like my own little secret.
The alternative which is not necessarily bad is to not wear them and then when you're organizing stuff or looking for something you find the overlooked jewelry: "I forgot I had that!" It can be a pleasant surprise.
And their natural poses are always Instagram worthy.
I ’find’ things all the time. Lol. Seems I have permanent amnesia.
I might have too much fabric. It's an occupational hazard of sewing. That might make forget what I have.And their natural poses are always Instagram worthy.
I ’find’ things all the time. Lol. Seems I have permanent amnesia.
I wish I can sew. I bought a sewing machine like 20+ years ago and just couldn’t figure it out. Even took a class once (literally went once). H supposedly has beautiful fabrics. I remembered reading on tPF about someone making cushions, etc. from H fabric. I prefer knitting but haven’t done any project in nearly a decade. May be something I should pick up again this summer.
My Sears Kenmore machine was purchased in 1971 and it's the only machine I use. It does a few standard stitches but it does not, like a serger, overcast raw seams so they don't ravel (RTW is always serged to neaten the inside of the garment). So I fiddle with seam bindings which I see are gradually being discontinued on the market probably b/c everyone has a serger by now. My Kenmore is metal and I've been told contemporary machines are made with plastic which wears out. The local repair guy has stopped bugging me to buy a new machine and instead chuckles that I'm still using a machine that's over 50 years old. I guess that's sustainability, right? I just don't want to use a computerized machine (mine is mechanical) which could break down in a middle of a project. The Kenmore's original motor went out about 5 years ago and the machine let out this prolonged painful wail like it was a wounded animal. It had never done that before. Quite impressive.
No one saves money make clothes when you factor in the time of adjusting the pattern to fit, finding nice fabric and fitting it. However, I have a simple A-line skirt pattern which I made as a master pattern which corrects the fitting so it's always easy and straightforward to make. Made 8-10 skirts out of this master over the last 5 years. I think women don't wear skirts any more. I wore one to a doc appt and she, like another doc, told me I was dressed up. I like culottes, calf-length or just above the knee. They look good with booties. We never get anymore than a dusting of snow so I'm good for cold weather.
I like the idea of vests made in a tapestry fabric, maybe with little castles, fenced-in gardens and unicorns. I have some fabric like that from a company that has a catalog of designs, choose which fabric you want it in (I get denim) and they run it off. However, I need to figure out where I get a tall brimless pointed hat which has a sheer veil falling to the middle of my back. Total Medieval Princess.
Fabfashion, what do you do as a hobby?
@eagle1002us, you’re so talented! Culottes and any kind of pants sound difficult to make. When I was in middle school, we had an home ec class and were taught to make pajama pants with drawstrings. I think that was the only thing I ever sewn using a sewing machine. I think I was better at hand sewing and had made a few pin cushions and pot holders in my younger days.
I don’t have a lot of hobbies other than (online) shopping and reading. I read a lot like 7-12 books a week, mostly fiction. Plus if we were to make any big purchases, I’d spend days/weeks doing research online and building spreadsheets.
My DH and I had our DDs later in life. They were actually our 20th anniversary presents (or that’s what I called it) so we’re pretty much doing everything in reverse. Not much time for hobby after work and kids’ activities. At least DDs know what my favorite brands are and didn’t mind tagging along to boutiques pre-pandemic. They knew to sit nicely and watched movies on their iPads and have visited different H boutiques in various countries. I think they’re rather well trained. Lol. I did start yoga this week. My favourite pose so far is happy baby.What’s your hobby other than sewing?
Btw, those vests sound delightful. I’d wear it! Love unicorns and castles.
