WOYWW....

 It's been another busy week for me here at Sewing by Annie's.....I've been so grateful for the cooler temps.

My rail has filled, emptied and filled again....everything from trousers to Jumpsuits and dresses.

The customer that asked me to make the 5 Memory bear came back this week with more tops to have 3 more made :-)

They were really lovely to make and my cystomer is thrilled with them.

The other thing I can share this week is that the twins have been to Disneyland, Paris with their Mum, Dad and lots of friends.  Lexi and her dance troop danced there at the weekend...what an exciting time for them all.  I have seen a few videos of their dancing and they all did very very well.  Something they will never forget I'm sure.

That's all from me for this week.  I will do my best to pop over to see what you've been busy with this week.  Hope all is well and happy with you.

Hugs,

Annie x

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 It's been a busy week of posh frocks this week for me here at Sewing by Annie's .....

These are the 4 pretty cornflower blue bridesmaids dresses that I have altered [now all finished]....

• they all needed shortening [3 layers each!]
• One needed the bodice taking in to make it fit.
• one needed the strap stitching in place
• one needed the 3 buttons sewing on
• one needed the bodice lifting at the back

This black prom dress needed 2 layers shortening [now done]....including the tricky frill shortening to fit on the front.

This is a really pretty pale blue prom dress that I have to shorten today....all 5 layers!!.  I also have to take it up on the shoulders.

My rail is also full with other sewing jobs and I have another prom dress coming this afternoon and a pair of jeans to alter....I think it's going to be a busy day ;-)

If you leave me a message so I know you've called in here I will do my best to call by at yours to see what you've been up to this week as soon as I get a chance.

Hugs,

Annie x

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 Hello all.  I've been missing in action really since Boxing day.  We have both had a ***** Winter bug and are still struggling to fight it off but for the first time today I am daring to say that I maybe it is on it's way out....we have done many Lateral flow tests, all negative and as in the middle of it all I was bullied into going to see my Dr [you know who you are ;-) ]it was suggest that we both did PCRs....the results took 4 days to get back but thankfully those were negative too.  The Dr said she was sure it was just a virus and although I was coughing day and night my chest was clear.

Enough about all that!!  It's a New Year and I must wish you all a happy AND HEALTHY 2022.  Lets hope these viruses all move on and we can return to a little nearer normal life.

I have very little to share with you today as I havent even been up to being creative [not the holiday I had planned!!].  

I spent yesterday printing off new fliers with the first price rises for 10 years....I thought it was about time :-)

I also shortened these tweed trousers by 3" with turn-ups.

I have many jobs promised this week but will be taking it all in and pacing myself slowly to get it done as and when I feel up to it......lack of sleep is just so exhausting!!

Hugs,

Annie x

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Hello all.  I'm sure you will have noticed I was missing from my desk last week and here's why.....

We went for a few days to South Wales to celebrate my darling hubby's birthday and to visit this lovely gal and her hubby in their new home.  They both made us feel very welcome and are such lovely people.  They took us to see the gorgeous beach they are often seen walking on and Jan and I enjoyed sitting on a huge tree that had come in with the tide while our men walked the length of the beach....as you can imagine we had a good catch up and lots of giggles.

Thanks both for making our little holiday so very special.

Of course when I came home I had been missed and have spent a few days catching up on my customers sewing.

My desk this morning is full of my items I've been busy making lately.  I've been spending time bagging items up and labelling them ready for a craft sale.....I will be having a table at Baschurch Village Hall on Sunday 2nd April 10 - 1pm....so if you're free why not pop along to say hello.

I'm just pondering now what I make next....any ideas as to what sells well folks?

That's all from me for today.  I didn't manage to visit anyone last week but promise I will do better today.

Hugs,

Annie x

WOYWW....

Well here we are at another Wednesday catch up with our creative blogging friends around the world and I'm late again posting!.....I will be put to stand in the naughty corner to have a think if I keep doing this. :-)  In truth there is just rather a lot going on here at Sewing by Annie's so I'm pretty sure the boss will let me off.

So in my desk today is...

Hmmmm now this isn't one of my favourite jobs and it's one I have been putting off since April when my Tax form arrived so this week I have bit the bullet and have now got all my books up to date and can now send off my Tax return....wahooooo.  I was terribly behind with it all and it really didn't help when I lost half of what I'd typed onto my spread sheet when I did a copy and paste!!!  Yep I must admit I said a rude word.

Just so you don't think this is all I've been doing this week here's a pic of my sewing rail....I've done everything from waterproof jackets to posh frocks.  No two days are the same and now I've caught up with my book keeping I can now say that I've had my 100th customer at the new bungalow [some have already come back many times too].

Well girls I do hope to that by next week I will have something more creative to share with you but until then I will wish you all a fun week and say thanks for calling by.  If you leave me a little message to let me know you've called by I will call over at yours ASAP.

Hugs,

Annie x

WOYWW....

Another week has passed and here we are at another Wednesday full of fun and friendships.  You're here to see what's on my desk today so here's a pic of my sewing rail....

It's been a busy busy week here for me.  I've...

• Altered things to fit
• Repaired tears to much loved items
• Shortened trousers and jeans
• Shortened straps on a summer top
• Made two pretty dresses fit then...
• Tackled a gents suit by shortening a pair of trousers and the sleeves on the jacket and much much more.

As you can see my rail is now full waiting for their owners to collect....and I'm thrilled to bits that business is really picking up.

 I've had another two gorgeous ATCs from Lynn Mizera and Bridget Larson....thanks girls I love them.

That's all from me for today.  We will be picking up our new little puppy Milly on Saturday so life will change a little and crafting and creating just might have to take a back seat for a while....no doubt I will share a pic or two of her to make you smile :-)
Hugs,
Annie x

WOYWW...

Happy Wednesday to you all and thanks for dropping by to see what I've been up to this week.  It's been a good week for sewing for me...

Business is thankfully picking up a little for me now and for the first time since we moved I can show you a full rail.  During the last week I have....

• Shortened 3 lined skirts
• Taken a lined dress up on the shoulders
• Shortened a lined Winter's coat
• Shortened 2 pair of trousers and
• Shortened 2 summer tops

I really buzz when I get busy and have really missed it so I've loved the challenge it's given me this week.  Let's hope work starts to trickle in again for me now.

My desk today is just full of my machines enjoying the sunshine and they are having a morning off today.  I am joining my 2 gorgeous daughters and daughter in law and 5 much loved grandees for Easter fun and games this morning.  I love family times, as you know, and I'm sure I just might have a pic or two to share with you for my weekly smiles post on Friday so feel free to call back then if you'd like to see what we get up to...... and why not link up and share your smiles for the week?  The more the merrier.  We can never have too many smiles....can we?

Thanks for dropping in.  If you leave me a comment to let me know you've called by I will do my best to pay you a return visit as soon as I can.

Hugs,

Annie x