Sewing Bee?

Do three people make a sewing bee? Hm, a literate conundrum but ne'er mind for one is required to rise early to prepare for a day of patterns, fabric, lessons, laughter, lunch and fun. Two ironing boards and irons, three machines, sometimes an over locker, three pairs of glasses (for we are all ladies, ahem, over the age of consent, shall we say), scissors, pins and all the ecoutraiment required for such a day, as well as the all important yards, or should that be metres, of fabric, washed and ironed in preparation. A little something for a light lunch is always on the agenda, therefore, some rather lovely cheeses from the local delicatessen are placed in the larder upon the cheese board, lush baby plum tomatoes of quite the sweetest taste sat in a bowl beside the cheese, and further light morsels make up  the lunch preparations. Good tea and coffee are a must, as well as a slice or so of homemade cake to go with our afternoon refreshments. Joining all of these things is the prescence of two good friends. There are few rules for the day bar the banning of talk about our professional toil for this is a day to forget we are professionals and have fun and laughter. So good for the soul, and a bonus for one's wardrobe and skill set. What, dear souls, is not to like.

As the day wend on, it was clear 'twas a good day for some, t'others struggled, but our seamstress friend kept us moving forwards with laughter, merriment, and patience in abundance. The quick unpick was yielded on more than one occasion, needles threaded and re-threaded, highs and lows came and went. At the unexpected early arrival of the male guardian a state of mass undress was a near miss as we tried on our garments in various stages of completion. Dear man, patience is his middle name and he idled in the front hallway awhile whilst our en masse deshabille was corrected. There is little left to complete bar the use of the overlocker, hems and cuffs to complete for which a date has been set. Despite the anxst this particular fabric caused, we are nearly there. We have learnt some new skills, understand the complexity of fabric a little better and certainly are aware of the experience of our dear seamstress friend who patiently guided us through this particular garment, for which we are extremely grateful. After a restorative cup of fresh coffee and a little morsel of tasteful moreishness, they were on their way to their respective homes. Such a delightful way to spend one's downtime, in the company of likeminded friends, ending the day in the company of the male guardian who is so delightfully charming to one's friends. One is most fortunate indeed in the choice of one's soulmate, do you not agree.