It’s been a while since I checked in. What exactly have I been doing?
I promise to upload some more pictures soon.
-j
I had made this jacket a while back when I made pants for myself and Meg. The jacket didn’t really fit me that well so I put it aside. I was also trying to figure out how to finish off the seams on the inside.
I had Meg try it on and it fits her better. I had planned on making her a suit this year but I think this one is better than the one I had envisioned.

I audited the level II class at FirstSamples. The project was a darted skirt with a waistband. I had already completed this task over the summer (a PR challenge). I audited the class so I could 1) see how a sewing class was taught (this was my first class) and 2) see what my students learned before they got to my level IV class.
It was interesting to learn from a live body vs. books and the internet.
I tricked out the skirt after class (some applique and a bias bound hem). Then I made a Jacket and a purse to go with it.

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spinster n.
The word spinster came into common use during the early 19th century when the task of spinning cloth had been pushed onto unmarried women as a way to earn their keep in the home.
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Contemporary use of the word conjures up a mental image of an independent a childless,stylish frumpy, middle-aged woman who is a jet-setting, trendsetter somewhat depressed, and is an inspiration to other women longing to be like other "normal" women.