Happy 2013

I have been in the sewing room just a bit.  The most recent creation was a sweatshirt vest for dear PupPup (aka, Pupper Dog).  I purchased a doggie coat for her, but it wouldn't fit comfortably around her middle, thus it was returned.  She's not overweight, but does have a broad ribcage.  So, it was time to find a pattern and make her a custom coat, vest, or something to keep her a bit warmer in the cooler temps at night.  Anyhow, the XL is a bit big around that area but definitely works for its intended purpose.

Kwik Sew 2813

Here she models her sweatshirt vest trimmed in Aggie Maroon ribbing.

I picked up this nice mid to heavy weight sweatshirt fabric from the bargain table at Golden D'Or Fabrics in Dallas several years ago.  It was on the .50/yd table.  I got all they had (don't remember how much that was), and I've used it to make a pair of lounge pants for myself, a small dog bed, and a couple of other items that don't come to memory right now.  The fleece side is white and quite soft.

I didn't want anything coming down on her front legs as I didn't want to take the chance of her getting tangled while sleeping curled up (one of her preferences).

I have a couple more things to blog about as time permits.  If you are still with me and my blog after my "blog break" I thank you for hanging on.  Life threw me a couple of curves that were totally out of my control and with the "normal" things I had going on, it was time to pull back and concentrate on coping skills and adaptation.  I am adapting and coping.

Here's hoping that I'll be able to get into the sewing room on a somewhat regular basis now.  I really must sew a few basics.  I've lost some weight (a planned loss through WW online) that I plan/hope to keep off, so I need to revise/refit some TNTs and get busy.