Diary of a Sewing Fanatic

My update consists of three things - my health, sewing, and books I've read this year.  Let's get into it.
My health:
First can I say get you a primary care physician who specializes in aging adults.  I changed to one three years ago and it was the best decision I've ever made. She is a Black, female doctor, who doesn't allow me to make excuses.  She's worked with me...

Remember when we use to plan and sew wardrobes?  How we'd plan, choose fabrics and patterns to get a grouping of 6, 8 or 10 pieces that would mix and match to form 10, 20 or more different looks? I was and still am a believer in wardrobe sewing.  Why...

I've written a number of these posts over the years on this subject.
I love these words from a December 2015 post:
I love the space I occupy when I'm knee deep into a sewing vacay.  I love how my mind starts to clear out the driftwood of life - those concerns that overburden us - and makes way for the soul cleansing that spending time being creative brings me....

I needed a dress for a Black-tie event and my preference is still classy, elegant and a touch of drama.  I wanted the fabric to do the work with a minimal silhouette. BUT I didn't want overtly sexy or anything uncomfortable and no sequins. I don't have...