DRESSES

for Janine the Dressmaker

I love, love, love a pretty sundress.

And I love, love, love certain animal prints — snake and croc excluded.

I thought the the pretty ruffled sleeve strap and the gathered ruffle were a great juxtaposition to the sophisticated animal print.

When I word this, someone wanted to know where I bought it.

It drapes so beautifully too.

My favorite colour combination is white and black.

I love the drama of it.

And I love this statement print. I haven’t work it yet as I don’t have any black sandals worthy of it. But they are on order.

And wouldn’t it be fantastic if I could find some red patent leather sandals. I’m a looking.

I have a half black/half white tote that will look dynamite with this.

I love a fruit dress.

When I worked in corporate America, I used to have a gorgeous sheath dress with a citrus fruit motif. I loved that dress.

And even though I gave it up years ago, because my style changes, I have never forgotten how much I adored that print.

Oh, and can you tell that I also have a serious thing for a ruffles — this is a circular ruffle or flounce.

I wore it today and the compliments kept coming.

I saw this pattern and I loved that bodice thing, so I drafted a pattern and I am ecstatic how it turned out.

In fact, all of my dresses are self-drafted, except for the white and black beauty. It is a modified sewing pattern.

Now, I’m off to draft another pattern from a dress I used to have and loved.

CRY

“Cry Me a River” is a song that expresses feelings of betrayal, heartbreak, and the desire for revenge. The lyrics depict a person who has been wronged by their former lover and is now seeking solace in their pain. The song conveys a sense of emotional strength and resilience in the face of a broken relationship.

The lyrics suggest that the protagonist’s ex-partner has been unfaithful and remorseless, causing deep emotional distress. The phrase “Cry me a river” is a metaphorical way of saying that the person wants their ex-lover to experience the same intense pain and sorrow they have endured. It implies a desire for the other person to feel the consequences of their actions.

Additionally, the song highlights the narrator’s realization of their own worth and the decision to move on. Despite the pain they have experienced, they are determined to show strength and assert their independence. It conveys a message of empowerment and the ability to overcome heartbreak.

Overall, “Cry Me a River” captures the emotions associated with a broken relationship, including betrayal, hurt, and the desire for retribution, while also emphasizing the narrator’s resilience and determination to move forward.

DREAM

“Losing My Religion” is a song by the American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released in 1991 as a single from their album “Out of Time.” The song’s title is derived from a Southern American expression meaning to be at the end of one’s rope or feeling desperate.