Author: LMAshton
Salt & Vinegar & Setting Colors
Not words you’d normally think of that belong in the same sentence, eh? I forgot to consider…
Books on Dressmaking
Yeah, I’ve thought about having someone send it to me. Since my sister will be leaving so…
Silk from Salusala
The really nice silk I saw and fell in love with was probably at $2.35 a yard…
Silk. Handwashable?
From information that I found, it seems that silk is dry clean only (most of the time…
Fabric Shopping a Success! Now for Dressmaking Books . . .
So*, we went shopping yesterday. First stop was at Vijitha Yapa’s, the biggest bookstore in the country,…
Rags and the Rag Trade
I found an interesting article online that talks about women working in the garment industry here. Please…
Mob mentality – always wrong?
In this case, I think it’s likely the best thing that could have happened. —–Begin Quote ‘Arrest…
Another Book!
It’s terrible! I’m forever finding more books I want. Sewing Secrets from the Fashion Industry : Proven…
Vijitha Yapa’s is the best bookstore in Sri Lanka
That much is true. Will they have what I want? Who knows? But after much discussion here,…
Banned Books Week
In 2005, it’s from 24th September to 1st October. And no, I don’t know why it’s 8…
And another one . . .
And then a friend sent me a link to another book which she says is excellent. The…
A Book? Yes, a Book!
I never claimed to be completely normal. Heck, I never claimed any degree of normalcy AT ALL….
Making my own patterns?
So. Made phone calls, looked at patterns on the internet – Simplicity and Butterick, mainly – and…
Meeting In-Laws
Fahim got a phone call a few days ago. His brother is getting married. It’s an arranged…
Sewing Machines!
So*, we went down to Singer like we planned and took a look at the sewing machines…
Sanity Haiku
Good Ev’ning, my friends! Livingroom clean, sanity – Blessed sanity!
Maid Haiku
Maid didn’t show up Livingroom filthy dirty Fire her sorry ass!
I’m surprised
She called. Girllie, the maid, that is. She asked to speak to Fahim – her English isn’t…
The end of an era
Eh, maybe. Era is really overkill, but it works for a headline. 😀 So* I’ve had a…
Headache Haiku
Headaches and eyestrain Head spins in all directions Enough is enough!
Twin needles and zipper feet
Makes for a better Google-search than 2 needle. Ah well. At least I finally found some info…
Foot pedal sewing machines?
I’ll dispel one notion up front – other options available from the Singer store include foot-pedal sewing…
A sewing machine, my dear Spock!
My sister sent me an email today – she and my niece and nephew are coming for…
Federal Elections
Are scheduled for November 7th. There’s lots of elections stuff on the television as well, of course,…