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Temptation unresisted

November 9, 2023 kathleenjowittLeave a comment
Embroidered patches representing lilypads and koi carp on a dark green ground with lengths of gold ribbon placed to look like ripples

I did it. I added gold ribbon to make the ripples in the fishpond. It’s a bit wonky but it’s the best I could do without getting up from the sofa and waking the baby. It’ll look fine when the skirt’s on and the fabric falls into folds.

Now I have just over a week to hem it. Which ought to be fine, but it’s a very long hem.

Posted in making and growingTagged applique, dressmaking, sewing, skirt

Temptation to embellish

November 3, 2023 kathleenjowittLeave a comment
Needle and thread sewing an embroidered patch representing a red koi carp onto an olive green twill fabric

This skirt has a deadline: two weeks and a bit from now. There is still quite a lot of hemming to do, in limited sewing time. It’s very tempting, though, to add more decoration. It’s a question of balance.

Posted in life and suchTagged applique, dressmaking, sewing, skirt

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