Monday Sewing

Well I'm a bit behind and I didn't get much done. Between no camera still and lack of sewing drive it's no wonder I haven't done much or had much to post about.. What I have done -

Finished 1st month of Pies and tarts.

Did all the prep work to sew cupcake apron, it's on my to do list.

Tided and set up new sewing/hobby room.

With all this lack of nothing I am going to do some thing different to take my mind off sewing for a few days and see how that help. So I closed up the sewing desk and put away all my pattern and fabric. A must do for this week is to buy a new camera, there's nothing like a good photo to share with friends to perk one up.

Well we still have a lot of rain, so much so we haven't been able to mow our grass in weeks and I'm not sure when it will get done. So here's to hoping you are all having better weather then I and if not that you are making the most of what ever you've got.

Room to Move

I've been a bit blank on the blog front and it truly reflects the lack of sewing in my life. In a hope to boost my mood Atomic Dad and I moved rooms around and now have a hobby/sewing room. If our camera was working I could show you photo's but that will have to come later.

Work still left unfinished, well there is a bit. I've got my MBP men's shirt sew-along cut out and waiting and I've almost finished my first month of my block of the month - Pie's and tarts. The second BOM for pie's and tarts has just arrived in the mail so I need to get a move on. Sewing repairs are growing, nothing new.

I've got Master 8 going on camp this week end and have to make a birthday gift that is way over due. Really I think I just need to sit down and sew, and once I've started I should be right. Oh and I still need a new camera, should add that to my to do list for tomorrow.

Hope your all having a good week and the sun is shining were you are.

MBP Men's Shirt Sew-Along 1 & 2

Step 1.

1.Familiarize myself with the pattern - I did this before the start of the month but read it again while waiting for Cyclone Yasi to leave. Good things is all written down so I look back at it as often as I need to.

2 & 3. Cut pattern pieces and trace individual pattern size - For the first time ever I cut the actual pattern out at the size I wanted and skipped the tracing part.

4.Prep pattern before cutting fabric - My pattern really needed a good iron before use.

Step 2.

1. Prep muslin for cutting - I used a inexpensive cotton and had washed and ironed it in January, so I just needed to lay it out.

2.Cut out pattern - I use both weights and pins but prefer scissors for cutting.

3. Cut interfacintg - I did this using the same interfacing I will be using for the finial shirt. I am putting interfacing on the front and collar of the shirt.

Sorry there are no photo's, our camera got a bit wet and is taking purple images. Does anyone know a good one to buy, will have to a have a look on the weekend.

Well that's were I sit with the sew-along so far. All the cut out bits are sitting at the end of the bed awaiting the next step. Since I am still mentally finding my feet and really want to get this pattern right for Atomic Dad I'm not going to rush this. Besides I still have some hand sewing of my Pies and Tarts Quilt to do.

What a Week!

Well it's been over a week since Cyclone Yasi hit home and I still feel like we are pulling our self's together. While we still have our homes and our family many did not fair so good and my best wishes and thoughts go out to them.

This is just a short post as I've just got the Internet back and to be truthful I am feeling very deflated with all the stress. I don't have any enthusiasm to do much of anything right now. Any ideas on how to pull yourself out of a rut? All ideas most welcomed and thank you as well.

Thrifty 365 - January review

Last month I have not done much more then spend a lot of time planning, which is not a bad thing. I am not a big thriftier in the respect that I don't shop second hand, yet it has been over 1 year since I brought retail clothes for myself or family. So it's a start.

The "Do's" I did,

Meal planning and make homemade treats,
I have started a list of gifts I can make for friends and family,

The "Do Not's" I did,

New men's shirt pattern for Atomic Dad,
New suit pattern for myself,
New fabric total not need, just one of those moments, best way to prevent this is not to go near fabric shops (not sure that's going to work)

I know this month was not that great but I've got to start some were and it might as well be at the bottom. I was making plans for February but I will put that all on hold till Cyclone Yasi is gone and see how we are.

Plans for February were to visit one thrift store a week (something I would not normally do), MPB Men's shirt sew-along, shirt's for both boy's, start walking again.

Well I'm off to bunker down, have a good week and week end.

A Look Inside - AMJ February 1955

At first I couldn't find an Australian Home Journal for February and got a bit worried but then I came across this one. My next thought was why did I buy it, it in such bad shape but it still has it's patterns, so I will just have to find one in good shape. It's missing the back cover and as you can see the front is not very well off, I've got it in a plastic sleeve to keep it all together but I wont be reading it for fear of further damage.

Please enjoy what scans I could do as I don't think I will be opening it again. Shame as I like the look of the dresses and the short stories look like a good read too. Oh well.