Hello

Once upon a time I used to wear single digit sized clothing and I could shop anywhere but I also remember feeling uncomfortable in my clothes. Today I look at pictures of that woman and  I can appreciate the nudist lifestyle - what you see is what you get - must be liberating. But I digress, I must wear clothing and I am determined to feel comfortable in my clothes so I begin my quest to sew clothing that makes me feel good.

I was slim until was in my mid-twenties and then after having my children I noticed that my body changed. My slim waist became thick, blending in with my non-existent hips, and my breasts, well let me share a nickname a colleague came up with when I was pregnant with my second child: Mount Saint Louise Moonstone - yes, they're epic, sigh. Did I mention that I stand almost 5'2" in my bare feet? Oh I should mention that I'm perfectly healthy in every way and if I ate in such a way to justify my body measurements I would be perfectly happy with my accomplishment. I call my expansion "my accomplishment" because dedication and hard work offer the best explanation.

This blog is not about dieting and exercise and pity party feelings about body types and self image. Nor is it about trying to keep up with plus size fashion while daydreaming longingly about the good 'ole days. I am who I am, in the package I see every day. I like to say I'm sew much more today than I was yesterday and I wouldn't have it any other way. When I figure out how this blogging thing works I will post my measurements and pictures, not before and after shots, just who I am shots.

Thanks for visiting,

Louise