& now that i've talked about exceptional sewing...

let's talk about my sewing.

remember fix one problem, 5 more appear?

yes.   i've lost all sense of what i'm doing with the bodice sloper, so i'm taking a brief break to clear the head.

for example, i made ratatouille--



-- which is much more visually appealing before you spend hours roasting & caramelizing it all down in the oven. best to leave you with the colorful pre-cooked image.