I've done up Butterick 4290 as customized by Unique and I think it fits pretty well. I made the v-neck long-sleeved version in a 60" wide lavender cotton knit I got @ 5+ yds for $5 from fabric.com. The top needs some finishing touches (hemming & top-stitching), then I'm going to wash it and try it on again. It always takes me a couple of try-ons to assess fit. I used a video clip from Threads Magazine website to apply a self-binding and it worked beautifully. I need to buy a 4mm double needle for the top stitching and hemming. Aha! A use for my latest 40% off coupon from jojos.
My closet organizing project is moving forward bit by bit. I now have self-stick battery operated lights to install in there. Next the doorway needs to be measured for a pole and curtains, and those items as well as paint need to be priced. And the closet needs dusting again. Even the shoes in my hanging canvas shoe cubby are dusty. Where does all that dust come from???
Dh and I are also starting an office organizing project. The big ole' desk is just too big and rather than pay for a new setup we're going to cut the existing desk down. Since this desk belonged to my grandfather we feel we should run it by my mom, aunts & uncles before cutting into it. Once we've got the desk a more useable size then the office will be re-arranged for better efficiency. I for one, can hardly wait. Dh is much less prone to notice little things like the fax machine and shredder being halfway across the room from the desk, but I can barely function under such circumstances. He does understand that things could be more streamlined. And he's willing to forge ahead since I've agreed to spend as little as possible (don't you know I'd much rather get all new neato stuff from Ikea than to cut down some huge old desk!).
My closet organizing project is moving forward bit by bit. I now have self-stick battery operated lights to install in there. Next the doorway needs to be measured for a pole and curtains, and those items as well as paint need to be priced. And the closet needs dusting again. Even the shoes in my hanging canvas shoe cubby are dusty. Where does all that dust come from???
Dh and I are also starting an office organizing project. The big ole' desk is just too big and rather than pay for a new setup we're going to cut the existing desk down. Since this desk belonged to my grandfather we feel we should run it by my mom, aunts & uncles before cutting into it. Once we've got the desk a more useable size then the office will be re-arranged for better efficiency. I for one, can hardly wait. Dh is much less prone to notice little things like the fax machine and shredder being halfway across the room from the desk, but I can barely function under such circumstances. He does understand that things could be more streamlined. And he's willing to forge ahead since I've agreed to spend as little as possible (don't you know I'd much rather get all new neato stuff from Ikea than to cut down some huge old desk!).
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