Shared today on Twitter

First fitting. Hmm. The top is good, but I need some more room in the hips. Goodbye seam allowance… http://t.co/kwdp91Bnfs


@RoseRed_Shoes I got it at Frabric-a-Brac last year. No idea what it is other than cotton, but it seemed right for 1973 pattern!


Adding sleeves… Nearly finished! http://t.co/kRCEVZIwRg


The annoying thing is, I think this may be technically the best garment I’ve sewn. No bodges so far! But I worry it might be ugly?


It’s that center front seam, I think. It’s just so obviously from a different style era. I think I just can’t get past it.


@zephyrama A gift from my step-mom. Published 1973! http://t.co/GZ5HAc9ctv


@drkknits @randomknits It’s a skimming a-line, but my pot belly sticks way out and ruins shape. I think Spanx may need to be deployed.


@zephyrama The accompanying leaflet on how to disguise your chubbiness is a hoot too. 🙂


@zephyrama I’ll blog it when I’m done.


Hem length: above the knee? I’m inclined. (But this belt is squeezing my SPLEEN.) http://t.co/E4Risy0QKT


@drkknits Rodd said any shorter and I’m into Austin Powers territory.


@RoseRed_Shoes I have a thin black belt too, which looks more modern. We’ll have to have styling discussion tomorrow. 🙂


@knitterjp @drkknits Haha! Too bad; you’re gonna have to look at it Tuesday for Melb Cup work party!


@drkknits When you come to Sydney on Saturday, you could go play with some.



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