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<\/a><\/p>\nSince the sleeves had to be eased to set them in, I couldn’t use the fusible tape, so they went with just the 3-step zigzag.<\/p>\n
And every seam got pressed open (sleeve seam pressed toward the body) and topstitched for even more assurance.<\/p>\n I got it done just in time to wear it on September 24th.<\/p>\n I’m happy with it overall. Again, I’d make a few small changes next time. The store-bought bias tape is a bit stiffer on the neckline than I’d like; next time perhaps a facing from the handwoven. I’d make the sleeves a bit shorter so I didn’t have to roll them up to be my desired length. I’d leave the body the whole length of the pattern, adding another inch or two to the total length. <\/p>\n I made a yummy batch of raspberry-peach jam, with berries from my garden and peaches I’d frozen.<\/p>\n I’ve spent quite a bit of time at my inkle loom. Doing a lot of pickup, which is a slow process. I can’t share more of my work than this at the moment, but I will give you the teaser below. And tell you that I’m working on what I hope will be a project I’ll submit to an upcoming show.<\/p>\n Other than that? Some of this and some of that. I’ve been doing garden cleanup. I’ve been helping out with my grandsons when I can. I’ve spent some amount of time, from a distance, helping to make sure that things are running smoothly at the Weaving & Fiber Arts Center<\/a>. I’ve been text-banking for the Biden-Harris campaign. <\/p>\n I’m going to leave you with a few nature shots. My lovely Japanese dogwood. (Jack thinks he should eat whatever fruits fall or the squirrels knock down. They’re not poisonous or anything, but I will tell you we’re using a lot more poop bags these days.)<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n