Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
Better iron a patch on it, in keeping with today's theme.
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Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
Windy here again.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
LOL
A couple of minutes with a needle and thread has effected an adequate repair. You can barely see it.
classic33
Leg End Member
Beans again?
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
This afternoon I have been making alterations to some clothes. I have a soft jumper that is good for layering under a blouse, but the neckline is uncomfortably high. Some time ago I saw a video about how to "deepen" the neckline. It showed that the ribbing at the edge of the neckline will stretch if necessary.
So I carefully unpicked it (in daylight) reshaped the neckline, and reattached the ribbing. Yes it was fiddley, as the ribbing was so narrow. I have temporarily sewn it back up with a contrasting thread, so that if it is not quite right, it will be easier to unpick and alter for a second time.
Next is a blouse in a lovely colour, but the collar is too high and too stiff. I have my Russian ancestors to thank for my short neck. So I have cut off the collar. I tried unpicking it, but the stitches are so tiny, that it would take ages, and was hurting my eyes. I have found some fabric in a small pattern, that complements the colour. I am trying to decide whether to have just the collar in the "new" fabric, or down the button placket.
So I carefully unpicked it (in daylight) reshaped the neckline, and reattached the ribbing. Yes it was fiddley, as the ribbing was so narrow. I have temporarily sewn it back up with a contrasting thread, so that if it is not quite right, it will be easier to unpick and alter for a second time.
Next is a blouse in a lovely colour, but the collar is too high and too stiff. I have my Russian ancestors to thank for my short neck. So I have cut off the collar. I tried unpicking it, but the stitches are so tiny, that it would take ages, and was hurting my eyes. I have found some fabric in a small pattern, that complements the colour. I am trying to decide whether to have just the collar in the "new" fabric, or down the button placket.
He's holding that iron all wrong.
Lullabelle
Banana
- Location
- Midlands UK
Typical male, doesn't know how to use an iron
No, no, Lullabelle, you have that all wrong. Men know how to use an iron. We have much greater difficulty understanding why to use an iron.
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
Today I have also covered all my baby plantlets with two layers of garden fleece. I have ordered a mini-greenhouse, which should arrive next week.
I enjoy taking cuttings from plants and growing "new" plants.
Anyway, back to the sewing.
I enjoy taking cuttings from plants and growing "new" plants.
Anyway, back to the sewing.
classic33
Leg End Member
Not if he wants to be shown the "right way".
Ah, I see what you're saying. He's pretending to be a ham fisted oik in an attempt to be permanently relieved of ironing duties. Hmmmmm....... I suspect he has underestimated his foe.
Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Anyone for soup?
I've got a large pot of curried parsnip that I've just made.
(with stock made from veggies and a bacon knuckle)
About to snag a bowl of it, along with some bread and butter, before the Grand Prix starts.
I've got a large pot of curried parsnip that I've just made.
(with stock made from veggies and a bacon knuckle)About to snag a bowl of it, along with some bread and butter, before the Grand Prix starts.
Lullabelle
Banana
- Location
- Midlands UK
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Closed the caravan up for winter. Just a case of bringing food home, a quick clean and turning off the gas and water.
Suffering withdrawal symptoms from my pain drugs and rather dizzy. Did a quick 30 minutes on Zwift earlier. Connected up an old computer to the home network in the garage so I can stream music and Netflix. Looks like I'll be an indoor cyclist for a while.
Suffering withdrawal symptoms from my pain drugs and rather dizzy. Did a quick 30 minutes on Zwift earlier. Connected up an old computer to the home network in the garage so I can stream music and Netflix. Looks like I'll be an indoor cyclist for a while.
- Location
- Next door to Mr Benn at No 54
Anyone for soup?
I've got a large pot of curried parsnip that I've just made.
About to snag a bowl of it, along with some bread and butter, before the Grand Prix starts.
Oh yes please! Is it wholegrain bread? (silly question)
My new microwave has a "puree vegetables" thingybob on its preset doofers, I wonder if this is a quick way to cook ingredients for soups.
