Monthly Archives: March 2015

S O ~ S L O W L Y – refitting Vogue 2615

Posted on March 30, 2015 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

I would like to pretend that I am taking things slowly with this remake/refit of Vogue 2615 because I am doing things properly and getting it right this time. The truth is I  am not quite sure yet just what … Continue reading →

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ONWARDS

Posted on March 28, 2015 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

‘Change is the end result of all true learning’ Leo Buscaglia Largely self evident I would have thought,[if no changes are necessary then you already know what you are doing but that’s just me, perhaps it is more profound than that]. … Continue reading →

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WHERE WAS I?

Posted on March 11, 2015 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

I got so wrapped up in my rant about the print on the Von Nordheim book yesterday that I forgot entirely what the whole point of ‘my back to school’ post was supposed to be. My A.D.D. is working very … Continue reading →

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BACK TO SCHOOL – and a moan

Posted on March 9, 2015 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Not literally this time, unfortunately. I have just spent a frustrating week trying to perfect that dreaded thing that plagues us all – fit. In my case it is a bit like searching for the Unicorn [this post is heavy … Continue reading →

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CATCH UP -VOGUE 7469

Posted on March 1, 2015 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

I still haven’t managed to get a picture of the cape I mentioned in my last post, but I have managed to take some of the Vogue 7469 dress I mentioned. So I will let the pictures speak for themselves, … Continue reading →

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