Posted by Her name was Lola; she was a show girl……….
Did you know that I’m a closet Barry Manilow fan?
Hence I have named my fav Christmas present from my husband, you know, the one who celebrated Boxing Day by breaking his leg, Lola.
This is her wearing my current favourite dress -obviously not one of my own creations! (yet)
I might have worn this dress a few more times if a certain person had not broken his leg.
She is an 8 part adjustable Supafit dress making dummy.
I put her together on Christmas Day, a few hours after our Christmas diner. As I measured myself and adjusted Lola to suit I did have my doubts that she was the right size! Thankfully normal waist size has now resumed to fit this dress which usually (just) fits where it touches.
I’m looking forward to starting up my machine again. It is strange how you lose your bottle having not made anything new for a few weeks.
Love Lucie xx
Love, Lucie 
Oooh fab! Your photos will look even more professional!! What a brilliant Christmas gift. I’m also lucky enough to have a husband who buys good pressies! And nothing wrong with a bit of Barry. Though my personal preference is for a bit of Dolly 😉
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I love a woman who doesn’t pretend to be anything she’s not!
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What an amazing gift. I am not at all sure that I agree with your comment about you obviously not having made that dress. You could totally have done that.
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Sewing with stretch is still a mystery to me! I’m sure I’ll get there in the end.
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I think you are over thinking it. Zig zag stitch and gentle (I stupidly made a jersey dress as my first item after a long break, I consider you to be the expert!!)
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My bloke bought me mine last year and it has seen some action I can tell you. Get sewing. Jo x
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I had to read your comment twice! Will do. X
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I asked my hubby to print out an undies pattern at work for me. As it came out of the printer a work colleague saw it. He said Chris by day Christine by night OMG sorry hubby. My dress form is now Christine!! K xXx
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Wonderful story! X
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Well done that man! Shame about the leg, but if you can’t go out, you have more time to sew!
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I wish that was the case. For me it means more emptying of the dishwasher, more fetching and carrying, more putting out the recycing!
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You obviously mean business for dressmaking this year! Looking forward to seeing our creations.
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Can’t wait to start. I’ve promised myself to sew all next weekend:)
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My mum had something like that though hers was just the one size. Good idea if you are making clothes. You are really set up now!
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I’ve wanted one for a long time but couldn’t justify the expense of buying it for myself. But receiving it as a present – that’s completely different!
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A very thoughtful husband!
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Dressforms are so handy if you make lots of clothes – I had one years ago for my younger self but now need to get one to suit a middle aged figure!!
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I’m hoping the neighbours will get to less of me flashing my bra with a few less trying on sessions!
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What a fabulous gift!! Very nice! I can’t wait to get my own one day. Happy New Year!
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I was so pleased. I’ve wanted one for a while now.
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That is wonderful. Sometimes I see them on sale and at those times….I am never prepared! I will one day be ready. I love yours…pretty color and love the name….Lola!! I am certain your husband feels good that he made just the right choice! Happy New Year to you both! Sandy
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Watch this space…..getting mine changed my sewing!
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Hope so!
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