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October 19, 2006
Crazy Shirts, Cavities, and Candle Wax
How's that for alliteration?? So here, finally, is the picture of the Built by Wendy shirt (4112) that I made.
A recent comment scolded me (not undeservedly!) for my lack of source posting, so I will endeavor to link it up in the future. Can't guarantee any past posts, though I will give it the old college try, as they say! J doesn't really like it very much, though he is always very nice and supportive about my creations. I will admit that the fabric would not be my very first choice for a shirt. I had/have a WHOLE TON of it, planned for sewing machine cozy action (the circles are actually thread spools). I do like it, though, and have worn it several times. I think that J's assessment of "pirate sleeves" may be a little harsh and who couldn't use a little pirating now and then?!
The only pic that is not too bad of Boston is this one of a mural in Chinatown.
On the whole, I was expecting a little more pizzazz out of the area as well as better fabric stores. The way some folks were talking it up, the places there were the cat's pajamas! Not so much. My plain old Hancock has a better selection. Guess you take what you can get in the city. One of the places had some nice specialty silks, but if I am going to buy any silk, it will probably be from Dharma Trading. Who can beat less than $5 a yard??? I'd love to make another Duro in black and (off)white silk, and for that price, I could make a few!
Also, went to the dentist today. No cavities! Wheeee! Guess that means I can have more ice cream for dinner. I sort of cringe every time I go to the dentist, but who doesn't I guess? I have had some discomfort, but that is due to the fact that I am apparently not dealing with prelims stress very well and am clenching my jaw so tightly as to produce gum numbness. Great! I think I need a drink.
In other news, I have almost finished another dress. It was a super super quickie. I hope it doesn't come out too hospital gown-y so that I can have an easy one to whip up on the spur of the moment. I chose a sort of japanese woodblock design that I got for waaay cheap at Joann's. I have to tack down the facings and put in the zipper and it is done! I got some fabric for my Halloween costume (#4015! Sexy Alice in Wonderland!) today. I may actually have a party to go to, so I hope that I can finish it on time. Also picked up a little pattern for a capelet/cape. I wish it had a hood, but it is still pretty cute. If I ever get around to making it. I might not because it is already too cold here for such frivolous items. Time to break out the real coat! I keep wanting to make jackets, but fall's 1.5 minutes of fame (doesn't get a full 15) are up around these parts.
Instead, a nice warm craft to make just came in the mail today. Soy candles! I got about 10 lbs of wax and 6 DELISHIS flavors fragrances from Bluegrass Candle Supply. I have been saving my old mason jars and may get started tonight (if I can work up the determination to actually do the dishes, that is...). Sure I have some reading to do for tomorrow, but my clenched jaw is trying to tell me that I need a break, right? And some ice cream. With amaretto. mmmmmm
Posted by loyd0008 at October 19, 2006 6:54 PM
Comments
I like the shirt very much. In the 60's we wore even wider sleeves, they were flowy and comfortable, made one feel girly. And the dress pattern is a good one. It should not look like a hospital gown.
Posted by: patsijean at October 20, 2006 10:30 AM