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Uncategorized April 16, 2012
When I graduated from Design School I landed the most fun job through my part-time job at a fabric store.  The position was in a textile design studio.  I met my best friend in the whole-wide-world there – it was a studio full of fun, young people who loved their jobs and had so much fun at work… It was a lot of fun, and I really miss the people to this day.  
Recently my manager from that position contact me because she is starting a new business – one she had talked about for years – called Dye It Black.  She specializes in re-dying your faded blacks back to their full glory.  I love this idea because it prevents “old” clothes from winding up in the waste bin… and I wear a whole lotta black.
So, she and I are teaming up a bit, and will be collaborating on a few black pieces.  I sewed these power net  mesh panties yesterday.  They are great because the netting is stretchy and soft, yet firm enough to hold you in a little bit.  Because it is such a stable net, I was able to avoid using elastic around the legs, which helps prevent panty lines.

I also started a striped set, and listed these on Etsy last night.  Tops to follow… as well as some garter belts and whatnot… 

Sunday, my favourite day of the week!

Uncategorized March 6, 2011

Yesterday I was surprised to find a comment from Cecili (and her wonderful blog Sewing and So On). She was passing on some love with the Stylish Blogger Award! How exciting. I’ve got to say, I love her sewing, and her style, and was so excited.

So, the rule goes that I now have to say 7 things about myself and pass it on to 7 others. Here we go.
1. I am a huge loner by choice. I have a few close friends, but mostly I like it to be just me. I find it is often hard to explain to people that I would rather just hang out by myself then be around a bunch of people. I wonder if many other people are like this?
2. I love music, real music. I play guitar and piano, took clarinet in high school, and studied voice for a year. I have a secret desire to start a folk band.
3. I was a hardcore Goth for years. I’ve learned how hard Black hair dye is to get out of blonde hair. I will always have a place in my heart from Trent Reznor and Robert Smith.
4. I studied Latin in university and I forget most of it now. Veritas.
5. I am a Geek. For years, I was a geek in denial. I tried to hide it, to fit in. Now, I just let it all hang out. I play video games (well, Final Fantasy), I’d rather spend a night playing board games or (don’t laugh) D&D or sitting in front of my sewing machine than out at a club or party…
6. I am outright obsessed with Lush . I could easily spend most of a pay cheque there. Right now my current product obsessions are Godiva shampoo bar, Buffy body butter, and Manage Too Massage Bar (smells like chocolate and honey!). I am contemplating placing another order today… I want, NO, NEED some Marilyn Hair Treatment and more Porridge soap!!!
7. I am currently in the process of watching every “Oscars Best Picture” winner, chronologically, with my fiancé, Dan! We are stuck on The Godfather II. Although I really liked the first one, I’m procrastinating on watching the second one. We choose no to have
I would like to pass this along to some of my favourite blogs!
Well, that was fun!
Today Dan and I are going to go Register for Gifts for our Wedding. I can hardly believe it is only six months away! We are also going to look at some suits while we are “in town”. I can’t wait to see Dan in a suit!