Hello, Judy!

Everyone, meet Judy! In the dressmaking world, sewing mannequins have cheerfully been nicknamed "judy." This is my Judy, and at this present junction I would like to point out the fact that "judy" is one of those words that if you say it enough, it doesn't sound like you're saying it right anymore. A little known fact, I'm sure.

More importantly, it's what is on Judy that I wanted to write about. This is the lined jacket that I just completed a few weeks ago for my dressmaking class. This is the fifth class (of the dressmaking certificate's eight courses) I have completed. I hope to complete all the ten-week courses, and then also eventually take pattern drafting and fashion drawing. My full time job (and desire to have friends) only leaves me enough time to take one night class a semester, if that. It's a slow, arduous process, but I will finish! Not very disappointing, once you consider the fact that I started with only the experience that grade 7 and 8 home economics afforded me... back in.... grade 7 and 8.

I'm excited to wear this jacket, once the weather cools down again. Mind you, I'm perfectly happy with summertime weather right now!