Squash - from the garden - too much to eat even after giving some away - it will taste good this winter! This is part of what I did today. Pressure canned squash. I love my pressure cooker!
And this muslin:
from this vintage pattern:
I have been anxious to try this pattern since it arrived (from Ebay). It is a half size pattern. It worked pretty well. Modifications so far to this muslin: let out the back seam (I sewed the back seam and left the front seam partially open to get in and out of it since I wasn't going to sew in a zipper) 1/2 of the 5/8" seam to give more back shoulder room and I lowered the dart on my right side about 1". I'll make these changes to the pattern. I think I will take in a bit at the waist to show a bit more definition. The sleeves seem a little tight so I need to work on that issue (but not today). It's a simple little A-line, and I really like the french darts.
I'm not sure where the week went! I did get some yard work accomplished, some mowing, and gave the program at my neighborhood ASG meeting on Tuesday. A pretty full week with not much sewing. Maybe next week will be more "sewing productive."
as a p.s.
Me wearing the Burda dress. I LOVE IT!
I think the vintage dress will be cute. I'll be watching for the finished garment. I really like the black dress on you. Is it as comfy and cool as it appears?
ReplyDeleteGreat Burda dress! I can see why you love it.
ReplyDeleteHow long and at what pressure do you do the squash? I used to do string beans in a big pressure cooker of my mothers and some crowder peas. Mostly all I have to put up most years is squash and okra that I put in the freezer. I would love to put some up in the canner as the freezer is full.
ReplyDeleteThe burda dress is so nice - no wonder you love it. mssewcrazy
I love your Burda dress. I actually think I have that same fabric. Really looks good on you!
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