We are nearly ready to scoot out of here for our trip. Couldn't be soon enough for me. It has been a really hot summer with only a slight reprieve the past couple of weeks. Heard from DH's folks today that it got down to the mid 40's last night. That's winter for us here in the valley of the sun! I have been trying to conceive of what that may be like ... no easy task when it is 116 outside. Its only in the 90's now so it will not be quite the stretch.

Since I have put on the weight and haven't been able to exercise much my wardrobe is in serious straits. We made a body double with duck tape a year+ ago. Finished it off with the lovely purple colored version of the tape. Ended up with the "Great Grape"! Such fun! Just make sure you have a bottle of wine handy. We incorporated a heavy wooden hanger into the neck area and I have a heavy brass chain hanging in my studio, secured directly to a support in the ceiling. The whole thing is on the heavy side, but does fit nicely in the closet when not being used. This takes care of fitting the top part.

But the bottom half still needs help. Called in the troops for pattern assistance!! Figan to the rescue. We labored laboriously to make a stylish, mostly well fitted (OK..try wrapping something around a beach ball) pair of slacks. This wraps up most of the necessary sewing.

So of course, I have to try to squeeze in a larger bag (purse) for traveling. It's a Butterick pattern and has a couple that would do. It means I have to scoot to the store for a couple of zippers.. oh geeee.

Better get busy....will post as soon as I can... love the new camera!