t'other stretch 'n' sew

Here is the pattern for (hopefully) Esther-Williamsable bathers. I don't know why bathers obsess me so when I hardly ever go swimming, but you can't let these things pass you by just in case you need them (and I know this sort of bather pattern is few and far between...)

eBay success!

...because they are 1970s patterns, multisized, and there are a squillion of them on eBay (that seller has a stack). Excellent price - $1.80 each! (the postage was more than the patterns, but at that price it is not surprising).

As well as these two there is what I believe to be an EstherWilliamsAble swimsuit pattern, and a frock with waist seamage (I haven't posted either of those pics because they are not very clear - I got these from somewhere else).

I've been thinking of a jacket in a thickish knit for The Perfect Travel Wardrobe which I will have one day (it's getting there, one trip at a time). Of course this also requires the Perfect Thick Knit, which I will now search for until the last possible date before departure (-1 week for sewing). Wish me luck...

Pearlers!

I was just saying I needed some mother of pearl buttons wasn't I? I bought 6 of these on ebay, I'll put the pale side up on the pink cardi I'm knitting, but the other side would look intweeeeging on a black cardi, no? They say they are 1" which is perfect, but elsewhere it says 20mm. Not the same, people! But either way, I'm good.

How did I suddenly develop a housefrock obsession?

On ebay now, in my size.

why no shipping?

Sigh, a couple of perfect housedress patterns. What a pity she won't ship to Australia. I shall now commence to obsess about finding the perfect housedress pattern. Truly truly a house frock is THE most comfortable and practical garment for a hot summer day - I might even try to add pockets - inspiration from Erin, bless her.

#4

I bought them all! Muwahahahahahahaha!

She is a cunning little minx

I haven't heard from Stella Blue Vintage yet. Boo.
I know what her plan is. She is delaying so I will find many more cute patterns to buy.
Like this. I am enamoured of the sweetheart neckline version.

It's not clothing, but does that matter?

Ah, she does have 15 yards...

I am off to measure the windowdooropening to ensure I get enough. I think the postage will a beet of an ouch, but I am sure I will love the curtains so much that I will soon forget the pain and only remember the gain. Besides, I am not getting a fancy floor any more! And I looove heeeem so much.

Now to contemplate curtain hardware...

I must have them!

From Stella Blue Vintage, and Buy It Now!
I shall have them, as soon as I get confirmation of the shipping charges.
I loooooove the jacket in the butterick one, and it's the first jacket pattern I am excited about enough to actually consider making...what about a formalish silk or satin one, or even a denim one...ooh excitement!
And I love the Simplicity dress on the far left, with the trim...in black with faux pink collar? Or red collar? Or red with black collar?

We have progress

Yay!

Look what arrived, and an even nicer green that I was expecting. So soft. Baby blanket here I come.

H.B. Bear in drag. Again.

Dress for Gioia's 2nd birthday in June. I wish it was so quick to make frocks for me, I would have a wardrobe beyond anyone's wildest dreams!