Happy day/AW.

[Muddled]

Apr 17, 2013 16:39:16 GMT -5 captainmel said:

Apr 17, 2013 16:33:15 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I have a sunburn on the part of my back that shows when I bend over.

I hope there is an entertaining story to go with this. If not, this post was supposed to be about happy things and sunburns aren't happy.

I disagree. The fact that there is enough sun to get a sunburn is a very happy thing.

[captainmel]

Apr 17, 2013 16:45:31 GMT -5 Muddled said:

Apr 17, 2013 16:39:16 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I hope there is an entertaining story to go with this. If not, this post was supposed to be about happy things and sunburns aren't happy.

I disagree. The fact that there is enough sun to get a sunburn is a very happy thing.

IT IS 30 DEGREES AT MY HOUSE RIGHT NOW. Take your smug whore face somewhere else.

I am very upset about the weather at my house, I apologize for taking out my rage at you.

[Muddled]

Well, now you're just being silly. I will post no more happy things if I am to be chastised for them.

[captainmel]

Muddled you can post happy things. I am just really done with cold weather. Unfortunately my state disagrees with me and I want to pout about it. Post all the happy things, I retract my chastisement. Were you doing something fun in the sunshine while you were getting sunburned? Was this from the hike you posted about?

[Muddled]

No, not from the hike. It was actually pretty chilly that day- and no back exposure. My burn is from planting lettuce, kale, kohlrabi, and calendula.

[captainmel]

I only know what the first two things on your list are. I am impressed enough with you to reward you with a pube apron like I am making for Dixie.

[Muddled]

Apr 17, 2013 17:32:36 GMT -5 captainmel said:

I only know what the first two things on your list are. I am impressed enough with you to reward you with a pube apron like I am making for Dixie.

Uh... Thank you. That is so sweet, but please don't go through all that trouble for me.

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Apr 17, 2013 17:24:08 GMT -5 Muddled said:

No, not from the hike. It was actually pretty chilly that day- and no back exposure. My burn is from planting lettuce, kale, kohlrabi, and calendula.

I've gotten a burn in the same area from a similar action. Yay it's garden time! 

[starrieskies]

I LOVE kohlrabi! It's quite possibly my favorite vegetable!

captainmel here's a picture of that pattern. I'll probably just do the scoop neck with a sash.

[captainmel]

@starries, I really like that pattern! It should be super easy. It feels like a dress you could just throw on and wear anywhere. I think it will be excellent.

[starrieskies]

That was kind of my thought. It's such a basic style that I could probably have a couple of them in my closet in different colors and not get tired of it. And the pattern wasn't too intimidating, but I'm still a little scared of it...

[captainmel]

Don't be scared! The only thing that can be kind of hard is the princess seams on the bodice and if it has a zipper those can be a little temperamental. I would highly recommend using an invisible zipper because I think they are way easier to put in and I think they look a lot nicer.
I have some tips on the princess seams to make them a little easier if you'd like. Also, just remember that you can always use your seam ripper if things go wrong!

[partiallysunny]

captainmel What tutorial do you use for invisible zippers? Any tips? There is a special zipper foot, isn't there? Do I need one?

[captainmel]

Apr 18, 2013 14:07:09 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

captainmel What tutorial do you use for invisible zippers? Any tips? There is a special zipper foot, isn't there? Do I need one?

You need a special invisible zipper foot. I got mine at the Bernina store to go with my machine. All the invisible zippers have instructions that come in the package it is pretty easy to follow. I can also see if I can find a good tutorial on YouTube.
The only thing that is kind of different with invisible zippers is that instead of partially sewing the seam your zipper is going into you leave it totally open even if the pattern instructions say to sew the seam to a certain point.

[partiallysunny]

I'm very intimidated by zippers, but I need to learn. I'm making my niece a princess dress for her birthday.

[captainmel]

Apr 19, 2013 8:27:04 GMT -5 partiallysunny said:

I'm very intimidated by zippers, but I need to learn. I'm making my niece a princess dress for her birthday.

Zippers can be a little frustrating but once you get the hang of it you will be so happy that you did! I will help you with the princess dress zipper. Get the invisible zipper foot, you won't regret it.