I'm Still Here and Ready to Sew

Hi folks.  I can't believe it's been about two months since I last posted on this blog! Just a quick update without too many details, but looks like we are not moving at this point anyway.  It's a long story, but I've been unpacking my sewing things and trying to reorganize.  I haven't totally unpacked as each week brings new "excitement" in the housing situation.  But just about to throw in the towel on that.  And I'm ok with that.  I just want to get back to doing what I love...sewing.

I'm not sure I mentioned in another post, but I bought a dress form.  I hadn't even unpacked "her" yet other than a quick look because we thought we were moving.  Last week I pulled her out.  By the way, I named my dress form "Tabitha".  Tabitha, also known as Dorcas, was from the Bible and sewed clothing.

Tabitha came with a set of pads that I can use to make her more to my size.  It's called the Fabulous Fit system.  I need to take measurements and see if I can make Tabitha more like me.  We'll see how that goes one of these days.  If I'm not pleased with that, I may try another option.  A fitted muslin of myself (or another person) can be made and put on Tabitha.  Then just add padding.  I think Kenneth King had an article in one of the Threads Magazine about that.  Sounds like a great idea.

Here's a picture of Tabitha.  Her arms are lying on the floor beside her.  I need to pin them on to her and the Fabulous Fit system is sitting there too!

I think I need to make some clothes for this poor lady!

Thanks for reading,

Marla