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Monday, May 15, 2006

Fawlty Towers


I had a productive couple of days sewing. I made another puffy, raglan sleeve T for Kim who helped me with some photos, also made myself a puffy, raglan long sleeve T with ribbons and bows on the front. Quite pleased with the way they turned out, think I will offer it for sale on 5trillion. I bought some lovely, soft viscose knit and made what I have decided to call the 'Sybil' top, after Sybil Fawlty. 'Fawlty Towers' repeats have again made their way onto our TV (free to air) and I cannot resist but watch again when they are. I love seeing what Sybil is wearing. In this one it was, what I would describe as an Edwardian style blouse with a big bow on the front, buttoned up the back and full sleeves gathered at the extra long cuff, 2 buttons required! This teamed with a very tight pencil skirt.
Another show I love to see for what the women are wearing is 'Man About the House', though I have not seen that on TV for a long time.

P.S. I wrote this message before I put the top on the site. I'm not sure what happened, maybe I decided against it, but it is not called the Sybil top but something a little plainer; nevermind, maybe I will do another and call it the 'Sybil'.

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