It's a New Year...Monday Musings

Although I haven't gotten a lot of sewing done recently, I did manage to finish a fully-lined version of Simplicity 2648. I used a black polyester garbardine from my stash -- ala LBD. Please forgive the wrinkles.

I also used Jessica's lining a sleeveless dress tutorial and let me tell you, it was spot-on. I highly recommend you bookmark the link. It was really convenient to have my laptop right next to my sewing machine.

I'm still recovering from my knee surgery which is the main reason my sewing is suffering. In the past I was able to have marathon sewing sessions and while I won't be having any anytime soon, I expect my sewing to pick up substantially. In fact I am prewashing the fabric for my next project...Vogue 1257. Last summer I became fanatical about lining everything and that hasn't changed. I am going over in my mind how to line this dress as well.

• Did you see the latest episode of Hoarders? Three inches of German cockroaches? Really?
• Did you make any New Year's resolutions? I didn't and never do.
• I wonder how long it will be before I can wear heels again?
• Now that my knee is on the mend I hope I can get back to my exercise schedule.
• Reality TV?...enough already.
• Mob wives? Really?
• I got a JoAnns gift card for Christmas. Yippee!
• The days are getting longer...Spring is on the way.
• I just finished a great book...Why Me. I downloaded it from B&N onto my tablet. It's only 60 pgs.