No seller feedback but its collection only.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JANOME-CoverPro-2000-CPX-Cover-Stitch-Sewing-Machine/203076003830?hash=item2f4845e7f6:g:iMUAAOSwJ1VfNWhh

 

As it was cooler and cloudy, made a mistake and walked to the pharmacy to collect prescriptions.  By the time I  got back my face was like a red balloon and and running in sweat.  It was so nice walking with a breeze as well.

Litter louts, saw two blue masks chucked into the side of the paths.  Not the kind of thing you litter pick yourself without a litter-picker.   DH was talking to the village handyman who does the litter picking and he'd picked a few up as well.

Regarding your cat @Bjay I have found a great way of dealing with a  struggling cat, particularly one who doesn't want to go inside.  I first saw my vet use the technique on DH's Siamese, Gernella who was unmanageable when we first got her and she needed to clip her claws.

All she did was pick her up turn her and lay her over her shoulders so facing behind you.  It works as well, I've never had to use it until we got the rascal, who  as soon as he realises he is going inside tries to wriggle as hard as he can.  By the time we've got the door shut he's still enjoying view.

We've had no rain, no thunder storms and no lightening, I'm jealous, the air needs cooling down soon.  These are not my 'nice' days.

I've always said I would hate to live anywhere where there is wall to wall sunshine every day.  Our heat is funny though, or it is to me.  You can go to Italy (only place I like for any length of time) and it is hot, but not like the 'hot' you get in the UK, seems easier to manage.

Still going to be an afternoons sewing though, lining added to dress.

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People have zero control over how they sound.

I don't turn off because of the voice @Renegade Sewist , I never get to hear the voice, sound is just off  all the time. 

What annoys me with videos on sewing is showing an extremely intricate process that requires pressing for each part, but using fabric that is so malleable, anything could be done with it.  Then when you try the process on the fabric you have chosen, you have to fight every step of the because you're not using cotton  but something chunkier.

it. Youtube is great for some things but oh the talking...
The method I used was the one in this book. It might be worth picking up a copy for good basics.

What annoys me @wrenkins , is  when they start pointing and keep on pointing, usually with manicured nails and long. Best videos I like are the ones that don't mess around and speed up a bit, then you can stop when you want, one of them, a man was taking a trouser zip out to replace.  I was cringing the whole time, no finesse should a sharp blade (a big one ), and rip, rip, rip.  I don't want noise, which I why I always have the sound off, I just want them to show me with no messing around

I really like this dress and I've been looking for fabric similar.  I did buy some fabric earlier this year and I've made a dress very similar with an old Palmer Pleitsch, which when it finished up just looks like it.  So I don't think I'll pay £90 for the pleasure of no work.

https://www.peterhahn.co.uk/peter-hahn-jersey-dress-with-short-sleeves-and-round-neckline-black-multicoloured-227697.html?pmk=IRTHRET190527&utm_source=rtbhouse&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=VISITORS
 

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/801794627/mccalls-m6355-palmer-pletsch-misses-semi?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_uk_en_gb_c-craft_supplies_and_tools-other&utm_custom1=cd5f7f25-89b8-4ec0-98f8-ce4a72319562&utm_content=go_325939368_20231685168_88477486128_pla-106551294035_c__801794627engb&utm_custom2=325939368&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvb75BRD1ARIsAP6LcqtFJtNPsw3UmCHdaEuN8z22_qcRhDRZ3DilqeBcUhwkyg36sVo0FQgaAhGeEALw_wcB

Just out of curiosity has anybody done the dress with the lower neckline.  Is it very low?

Thanks.   Can't stretch to Art Gallery (no pun intended) because they are too expensive, especially for what will be a practice garment.

Actually I'm a bit disappointed with Art Gallery fabrics, @UttaRetch, the fabric is lovely to work with, nice patterns and goes through a  coverstitch without any aggravation, but, it is quite chunky fabric, if you make a top with it, it feels quite warm, especially in hot weather.