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Tina asked recently, if I would make a dress for Isabella. She has a new favorite character, Tinkerbell. I agreed.  It is a wrap dress, with pleats and completely lined!  I know, lots of detail. It looks great, and I hope Isabella likes it.

At Easter dinner, there was a detailed discussion between my brother Tim and I about making a chisel holder. He drew a picture, I wrote down measurements, and notes for myself. I finally started working on a prototype the other day, but I needed a chisel to help me with some of the details.  Tim showed up today with a holder he has, and really likes. It was very similar to the prototype!  We chatted a bit more, I agreed to do the job,and he likes                                    my price.  I am pleased with it. I hope it holds up!

Obviously these tools are not chisels, but you get the idea.

Usually when I make something for Jeff, and make a prototype, I give it to him and he  uses it. This time that didn’t happen. Not sure why, it just didn’t. Well, I was thinking, why am I keeping it? I can’t wear it. Probably won’t use the fabric for anything. I decided to finish it properly, and give it to him.  He has no idea, yet!  It turned out rather nice. It is a bit bright, but that’s ok.  It would be perfect for Halloween if he dresses as a bar tender.  I didn’t put the mini pockets, and I used some hardware on the ties in the back.  Wanted to switch it up a bit from the black one. I know he will be pleased, and totally surprised.  Ha!  Got ya!

Hardware on the ties.

I like to make new things from old things. Recycling is something I have done as long as I can remember. Way before it was fashionable, and earth friendly.  I have a pair of green khaki’s that have wonderful pockets, and I wanted to use them. I decided a bag was in order. I like to make totes. They are easy for me, and I see results quickly. No one can have too many totes! Now that you pay for bags in the stores, totes in the car is a must!

Green khaki’s with fabulous pocket!

Finished bag.

Purple lining.

Jeffery has been after me to make a vest for him for quite a while. He is tall and slender, and finding clothing off the rack is difficult. I agreed, but not without a prototype. I made two, and finally with his help adjusting, I came up with the right pattern.

He picked a suiting fabric, and a contrasting gray lining fabric. I don’t like the lining fabric. It is slippery, and not easy to work with, but I figured it out, and the end result is very nice. I stitched the one remaining button, and a label on the lining. Looks good!  I am sure Jeff will like it as much as I do! 

A year or so ago, I was making infinity scarves like a crazy person. I slowed my jets on them after a while because I figured folks were tired of seeing them.  Well, I recently

decided to make a few more, and I am pleased with the results.