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My name is Paula, and I’m a Mean Mother

It’s been only moments since I was last mean! I didn’t really realize how mean I am, as a mom, until recently and so I write this blog to my children–knowing full well that none of them read my blog, and therefore I know it will be where I can […]

update: Project Purple Prom Dress

1.  So let it be written that I hate crepe back satin. 2.  What was I thinking when I wrote the schedule in the earlier post? 3.  It’s 2:38 pm and I am still working on the neck trim. 4.  Good thing prom is not tomorrow!  (I have until Friday.)

Project Purple Prom Dress

Here’s the schedule, barring any distractions. (clears throat) 9:30 am. Prep pieces10:00 am. Sew fronts and backs11:00 am zipper and side seamsNoon. Fronts to backs prep for fitting1:00 pm. Fitting. Contrasting details2:00 pm. Sleeves, trim, 3:00 pm. Set sleeves. Fitting4:00 pm. Lining to dress5:00 pm. Hem and finish We’ll see […]