Red Meat in the Fridge - Ian's on his way home! And here's what I've been sewing behind the scenes...

Ian and Jack are on their way home from Ireland.  The fridge is filled with red meat, pies, full fat milk and a token bag of salad for me....



I've missed our little rascal!



And the big rascal...



Erm, yes darling, I have missed you but it has been lovely watching what I want on the tv, eating what I want, sewing at the drop of a hat (6am anyone?!) and the house has stayed tidy!  Sometimes it's good to have a break from each other isn't it?  We lived in our own homes as singletons for years so sometimes we just get on top of each other - his flying "stuff" gets on my nerves, and I know my very important sewing room drives him bonkers when I'm in creative mode (no, it's not a mess - ever).

Here's what I have been working on during March.  It's about to go to my customer so I can share it with you now.

It's the first tutu I have made and I'm happy with it.  It is simply decorated because she is such a tiny little thing so we didn't want her to be overpowered by it.  The most costly aspect of a tutu is time - hand pleating and sewing on sequins - two of my favorite things!

Balanced on the ironing board and stuffed with a feather
pillow - it helps with the steaming

Sorry, the bodice looks a little wonky on this picture....

The leg casings and the straps will be tried and finished on the dancer when we meet, and it needs a good steam so the tutu isn't so "bongy" (that's a technical term I made up!)

If you like tutu's take a look at Tutu.com the work there is amazing.

Happy Tuesday all