Monthly Archives: February 2012

Hemming Tapered Pants

Posted on February 28, 2012 by mrsmole

Some time in your sewing career you will be asked to hem tapered pants and the client will call it a simple job. From the outside it does look simple and if you are a crafter or scrapbooker working with … Continue reading →

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Boxing, Lace and Liberty

Posted on February 20, 2012 by mrsmole

Once again it boggles my mind that folks see my business card that says BRIDAL and they assume I would want to sew the oddest things. The week’s request comes from a man who is in the business of promoting … Continue reading →

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In Recovery Mode

Posted on February 13, 2012 by mrsmole

Day 5 of the foot surgery recovery and things are going pretty well. My dear hubby has become a right proper man-servant/nurse and has made sure I have liquids, pain meds, naps and help getting around and answering the phone. … Continue reading →

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Taking Some Time Off

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mrsmole

Due to a minor inconvenience called a Tailor’s bump, I have to have surgery tomorrow to have my little toe bone shaved down and a pin inserted to straighten it out. Now, I have waited 6 years to have this … Continue reading →

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