New Scissors

I shared with you that my favorite scissors broke. I tried two other pair of scissors but neither of them felt the same despite them both being similar size. The one pair were Singer scissors. They were embroidery scissors too.

However, the blades are thicker on this pair. I wouldn’t be able to do fine trimming with them the same way. As well they just didn’t feel the same in my hand. I found another smaller pair of embroidery scissors. Not a brand name this time, but the blades are nice and narrow. However, they’re only about 3″ long. The scissors I had were 5″, and again, they just don’t feel the same in my hand.

I tried doing a Google image search for them using the broken pair, but it didn’t turn up anything hopeful.

I decided it was time to search on ebay. It was then I remembered my MIL had spent years in Germany and loved Henckel brand everything. She’d bought me my Henckel knives when we got married. I still have those knives 33 years later.

That gave me a starting point. The first scissors I found were close, but not quite a match. The handles didn’t look quite the same on this pair. At this point I was so thankful I’d taken a photo. So I kept looking. And I found them. 

Same make, and same model number even. But I know these ones are the same as the ones my MIL had given me. These ones will feel right in my hand.

The only downside to all of this is it’s going to take over a month to get them. They’re coming from Japan. I’ll be a happy sewer again when I get them!

Happy creating, and my your favorite scissors never break!

A Foam Angie’s Twin

During my last class when I was teaching the Angie’s Twin pattern, I decided to re-fit myself in the pattern. I’ve been working out with my son and my size has changed a bit. It’s amazing what muscle will do!

So, while everyone was busy sewing, I tried on my size and made notes on what I needed to change for my pattern. I’ll just say, if you are an Omega shape, try B,Wear’s patterns. I find I need fewer alterations with hers than with some other patterns.

   I also used B,Wear’s lovely kit Eugenia. Isn’t this a pretty kit? I love the green. 

It being the middle of winter, I wanted something a little more than that gorgeous delicate lace to wear, so I added an inner foam cup.

Here’s my foam Angie’s Twin. I’m thrilled with how it turned out, but the pattern needs some tweaking.

It gapes along the upper band at the side, and I know I need that alterations, so I’m not sure why I didn’t remember when I was drawing this up. However, I didn’t.

Still, I’m very happy with this, and it’s still wearable. It’s just a little loose feeling.   I’ll be making adjustments to my pattern right away so I can make another Angie’s Twin. Honestly, this bra gives some great lift and shaping. My next project I won’t be sharing any time soon. I’m testing a pattern that will be released later this year, but I do hope to be back to my blog before the end of January with some things to share.

Happy creating!