The Quest for the Perfect Apron

Inspired by a recent request from my extremely fabulous sista-in-law Snizza, I got busy trying to design a pattern to make the perfectly shaped apron. So far I have made two, and while the end results have been pleasing, the cut is still not quite perfect. I managed to spend the last four days of my holidays in a mad stitching frenzy. It was exhilarating! You can see the challenges I am having with my new Canon 400D digital camera. Soooooooo have no clue what I am doing. Its on my list of things to master. Here is Snizza's apron, using turqouise corduroy and a divine little piece of Echino fabric.

Tshirt Neckline

Being the extreme stretch-sewing enthusiast that I am, I tend to strive for perfection. Some may articulate it more as a tendency to obsess over things just a tad. I'm OK with this. It keeps my mind stimulated. The irony is that at the end of the day, its probably more a case of personal preference as to which approach is better. The neckline on this tshirt is a perfect example. This tee is a birthday gift and I simply was not happy with neckline No. 1. I didn't like the way you could see the stitches, even if it was subtle. So I went for the tried and true neckband, which looks a bit gathered in the pic, but once being worn, smooths out to be the perfect combination of comfort and funkiness. Love this Echino fabric by Japanese textile artist Etsuko Furuya. Gorgeous. Happy Birthday Peta!!!