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FINISHED SEAMS -- OR NOT?

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This post was inspired by JillyBe.  She is quite creative and there is nothing ordinary about her sewing.  Her entries Here  and Here . She talked about making her friend's wedding dress in the 80s and was shocked when she realized that she had put in all that work with great fabric only to discover that she hadn't finished the seams.  Then about two years later Jilly made the christening dress for this couple's baby.  She was shocked when she realized that she had put in all that work with great fabric only to discover that she hadn't finished the seams. All of this reminded me that I had some baby dresses made by my mother and wondered if she had finished the seams.  I thought I might have my christening dress, but don't, but do have the christening blanket and pillow cover. These photos break an important rule of posting photos of garments:  have items clean and pressed.  These dresses do need ironing but I am a bit hesitant to iron t...

Those of Similar Interest on Blogger

Did you know that you can find others with similar interests as you on Blogger?  Did you know that you can find others who live in your area?  I didn't.  I found this info on a totally unrelated site, not on Blogspot. Go to your Profile and click on one of your interests.  Let's say it's Photography; then those who have Photography in their interests will show up.  This also works for the geographical area that you listed. You have probably realized that this is another of my "filler" entries.  I do this when I haven't blogged in awhile and have nothing ready to write about.  It's to let everyone know that I am still breathing.  LOL.