tidy and make do

Today was first day, since breaking up for the summer holidays that i had a little time to myself. The most important thing to do was clear up my sewing area that had become a right pickle of half finished, planned and gone wrong items all stuffed together.

 After just a little sorting... ta dar..

 Ok, it still is a little hectic, but ready to work from.

 So with 'Miranda' (such fun!) on the lap top i cleared the table to start making my 'Anna Tunic' from the Amy Butler Pattern. As i am now selling this pattern i thought i should try and make one myself.

 I am going to make it with the lovely bike fabric (on sale in my etsy shop!)

 I always copy my patterns onto tracing paper, it means that i can make the item again in any size, or if the pattern has various ways to make the top/skirt etc you can do again.

 I did start running out of time, so just managed to cut out the tracings, ready to use on sunday.

I did use a a peice of the fabric to patch up my old favourite jeans. The rip in the bum was so bad and my age meant i could not wear them out, unless i wanted my children to disown me, and to give people a snigger... And well i may look like an 80's throw back but i love them! shall i do the knees too?
It is now time to walk the lovely Frank, then pack up for market tomorrow and saturday. fingers crossed i get a good pitch. xxx