Back 12 months ago, Beth started her first major sewing project - a dress. She laboured on it for some time, having to redo many seams, and I think it may have been a bit too much of a job for her and her sewing skills. When we went to the farm, the dress was forgotten and put aside in the big black chest.
Well, while John was away for the last month, I managed to salvage the project and it is now hanging in Matilda's wardrobe. The last 12 months has seen Bethany grow so much, that there was no chance of it fitting her. It's too big for Tildy, but she'll have a nice dress in 12-18 months.
Also purchased a bolt of unbleached homespun a couple of weeks ago. Lillith and Matilda both chose dyes and I have managed to dye and sew a new dress for Matilda. I managed to patchwork enough of the scraps to sew a matching sun hat, which I've cut out but I'm yet to sew. Lilly's dress (and I presume hat) is next, but I'm wondering if there is enough time before the baby arrives.
In my sitting time I've managed to knit a light winter cardigan for Willem, and am about to assemble another cardigan for Matilda.
Some years back, I purchased three lots of heritage material. Two have been sewn, but one remains. Beth has her eyes on that lot. And considering her growth spurt, I really need to adapt a pattern for her and get a dress sewn.
Mmmm, anyone know how to double the hours in a day?
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