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Contest entry

My entry for Pattern Review's plus size sewing contest is done! Check my completed projects link in my sewing room to see them.

My pants pattern from Unique Patterns that I got free with my bodyskan came yesterday, right on time. Now I have both patterns I ordered from them. The next step is to cut 'em out and sew 'em up. When that is completed I may post my whole Unique Patterns/bodyskan story on Pattern Review.

I told dh I'm considering a serger. "Why would you need more than one sewing machine?" he asked. "Why do you need more than one tool, or one gun?" was my clever reply. I assured him I was looking at lower end and used models. That helped a little. I did get permission to buy off ebay if I got a good deal. I don't mean to make my ddh sound like a meanie, 'cause he's a real sweet man. But I tend to move fast when I get ideas and he ends up feeling railroaded. I have to move slowly so as not to overwhelm my sweetie.

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