Okay, out of the 276 comments I received (wow!) the random number picker (random.org) picked comment number 173 which belongs to Lina who said "I'd love this! :)" at 10:32 am on Dec 4th. Congratulations Lina! I'm sending you this fabulous pile of scraps (actually about 2.5 yards judging by the weight) and a cute Reading Pillow pattern by Sew Liberated. Fun stuff!
I just finished Sofia's dress and it turned out great. Very lady-like but age appropriate (she's 12 next week). And I found some shoes for her for 4.00!! So I have one dress left to make (taffeta!) before tomorrow evening. I promise to share pictures when everything is done and everybody is shiny and pretty.
I found a really great and cheap plastic invisible zipper foot while out shopping yesterday and I'm in love with it! It was $2.10 (plus tax) and the cheapest I've seen the metal ones is around $20.00 on ebay. I found a great tutorial on this blog and it was really easy to use. Here's what it looks like (with a small peek of Sofia's fabric and trim).
Here's what it looks like in action. Nice.
I also bought some new serger needles (my serger's been skipping stitches so I'm hoping it's just the needles) but it turns out they're entirely the wrong kind. They are completely round instead of a half shanked so they are useless to me (the 5.49 I spent on them kind of ruined the deal I got on the invisible zipper foot but, oh well). So if anyone can use some Schmetz DCx1 serger needles you can have them for free (just pay 1.00 for shipping and they're yours). First come first serve. :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
