Monthly Archives: March 2015

Hike me up, Judy

Posted on March 27, 2015 by mrsmole

Phil Davis portrayed the deliciously nasty moneylender Mr. Smallweed in the BBC adaptation of Dickens’ Bleak House a few years back.  Here is a YouTube video of his granddaughter, Judy, shaking (hiking) him up: Bleak House.  My UK viewers may … Continue reading →

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Perfect Prom Dress

Posted on March 19, 2015 by mrsmole

The prom season has begun and what a nice change to see a dress that actually looks nice instead of the usual hoochie-mama-tube-top ballerina tulle skirt I-can-see-your-underpants concoction. Here is what we started with…not a seamstress’s dream fabric….that fluffy embellished … Continue reading →

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Bargain-hunting Bride

Posted on March 13, 2015 by mrsmole

So many brides want me to know about what discounts they managed to get on their dress. They are so pleased if they get 20% off or more and I admire their determination to try to save money where they … Continue reading →

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Ponte Pants Success

Posted on March 6, 2015 by mrsmole

Remember a couple weeks back when the ponte knits shrunk and I was disappointed that I could not cut out my leggings? Well, I did come up with a way to cut the top edge with an extension to at … Continue reading →

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