Overalls for E

So I finally finished some overalls for my nephew, who is 1 mid June. I am happy enough with the applique, but the other night I discovered a different way of appllique-ing (a blanket stitch rather than satin stitch) which may have looked better. Plus, the car looks a little off evan though it was a clip. Oh well.

I used some Michael Miller fabric for the cuffs and even though I was planning to use navy snaps at the legs, I used red all over.













I must get back into selling stuff on ebay. This new computer loads so much faster than my old one. I am aiming to raise enough money to cover registering a business name. With an idea in my head, I have no idea if it will suceed or if it is in God's plan for me but I am going to have a go anyway and come what may.

lots of sewing projects

I don't know why I am procrastinating all the time. I have a load of sewing to do...cardigan, 2 pants plus my nephew's b'day appliqued overalls. I want to make some new clothes for me too. and why aern't I taking any photos.

sick daughter maybe?

Slippery fabric

Is there any fabric more slippery than silk satin. It slide around more than the lining. Cindy, her Mum, JoAnne and I were cutting up fabric for the bridemaids dresses. It is a pain but that fabric is so soft and yummy.

Out of the loop

I always feel I am out of the loop. I wish that I would be a the start of something, and idea, a conversation, a trend etc because I bever realise, know, see etc.

The Ipswich Show

Jalisa and I went into the show (met up with some of Wayne's family). We had a good look the craft/art entries. the quilts are just amazing. I found out that I recieved a 2nd and a third (maybe two but one of my entries had fallen over so you can't tell). I think some of the entries didn't have enough competition so they were just displayed. Cheryl suggested the judges must be "older" - obviously they like traditional, country (yawn) entries. Oh well

Patternmaking for fashion design

Just recieved this book in the mail yesterday. It is an early Mother's Day present but I get ot read it now. It is an awesome book, so I can't wait to get wroking on the tasks (hopefully I will get the hang of the drafting...I just wish they had the answers somewhere!)

Rambling

Yesterday I spent a bit of time making a detailed list of all the businesses that I could possibly set up. One of them was an aussie sewing site. Well, I came across http://www.craftymamas.net today so I might hang there and see how it goes.

I guess I am just looking for a crowd to hang around with. I love lurking on US based forums but I get a bit jealous of the things I miss out on (swaps, trades etc) because it is WAY too expensive to post there all the time. So I am looking for something local.

I have decided that I need to get motivated to make stuff in hopes of trading/selling...at the moment I am in a rut because I need external motivation for this type of stuff. Logically I know that I need a lot more feedback etc from real people regarding my stuff and the only way to get this (and know that a clothing biz is right for me) is to have people DESIRE my stuff.

RAMBLING

back online

So I got a computer with a dodgy modem. After hours on the phone and fiddling with my beautiful new machine, I am back online after they came out and replaced the thing. Man, it was pure work trying to convice people that I knew what I was talking about.

My latest purchase

I ordered a snap machine, the dies and 6 different colours of snaps using my birthday money and money left over from selling on ebay. I am very excited as I really loath hammering each snap in, and since I love using them on Jay's clothes, I thought I would make an investment. Besides, I may well have a clothing business one day and I will need it.

Jalisa had a great time at Queen's Park looking a the animals and going on the slide. She wondered off and fell down into the garden. We did not have a good look around - I won't to stay near the bags. The park was so full of kids (school holidays) that someone could easily steal our purses. Sue and our kids had lunch at the kiosk, the hot chips smelt great but I had a toasted sandwich.

New computer

This computer has seen me through 6 years of my life. Through my first job, a uni degree, my first teaching job, my wedding and through my first child. It is time to retire. Maybe we will keep it for the kids to fiddle on but I have had enough of the stalling and refusing to allow me to use it fully.

I am slowly getting better. I did more training at the workshop. Next week I will do it on my own on SIL's home computer. By then my new computer may have arrived and I can work at home. I am really excited at this prospect.