Back to the land of sewing...

After four weeks of an intense training regime I have made it out the other side and return to the land of sewing. Between personal training, battle camp and derby team and league trainings I have not had a moment to spare of late. But it all culminated in my first public bout last night. Check it!

Credit: Steven Craddock

For future reference that is also the face I make when I master a new sewing skill. Piping you're next...

With this all behind me I am free to return to a regular training schedule and get back to the wide world of sewing. Yay! I've decided to head back to where it all started and pick up some tips as well with the loveliness of The Colette Sewing Handbook. Colette Patterns are what got me into the whole sewing business so I figure it's nice to revisit. First cab off the rank is the Meringue Skirt. I'm going with a crazy print (surprise!) from Ikea and the pieces I'll be using are actually from the picnic blankets from my wedding. Who doesn't love a good recycle?

So bear with me over the next week as I get my groove back and hopefully get this skirt done did. I'm in need of a wood plank work skirt!