retrovision changes...

We have secured premises (a 5 minute walk from our home) and a vehicle for Retrovision. The new space is clean and very tidy on the inside and the exterior will need a freshen up. There's 110 squares metres of area   - that's plenty of room to set up a photography space, storage area and packaging station plus I'm thinking of establishing a studio space for myself. I've had the Mopod for almost a year and whilst it's been handy, it will be nice to have a larger space to work in.

more sleepout progress

the builders have made a great deal more progress...

costumes

I fashioned this dog costume (head, paws and tail) out of an  all-in-1 hat with scarf and hand warmers that cost $6, a cheap necklace $2, waistband elastic and black felt tip. It turned out really well and Miss 6 was more than happy to wear this to her school assembly performance.

Late last week Miss 6s teacher put out the call to talented sewing parents to help create bonnets and matching aprons for the class upcoming visit to Howick Historical Village. I was given the set in the photo above as a pattern reference and I'm going to try and make 4-6 similar sets. 

sleepout progress

View from front

View from rear

As you can see the sleepout floor is going down and the underfloor insulation is being put in. It's a simple rectangular shape with bathroom to the rear and will be extra accommodation for when family and friends come to visit. Most likely our teenagers will take it over as their retreat. Soon I'll be on the hunt for retro furniture. That's my favourite part...

winter coat

I have to show you my bargain coat by Jigsaw which I bought at an outlet store for $20. It fitted really well (like it was made just for me) - and when I put my hands in the pockets, I had that 'aha' moment. It was discounted because the machinist had sewn the left hand pocket on back to front. Unaltered I'd need to be a contortionist to make use of that pocket.  I came home and got to work straight away. About 30 minutes later, the pocket was facing the right way, lining all resewn and topstitching done, the coat is ready to be worn.