Allegedly, the mustard crops in East Anglia grew 6 feet high, and had to be scythed. If the blades were not sharp enough, then they wouldn't cut the mustard. I'm not sure if this is really the origin of the phrase. Now it means to succeed, to come up to expectations.
I bought a dress pattern in April 2017 with some birthday money. I bought the mustard fabric in August 2018 on Norwich Market. I finally 'cut the mustard' this summer, when I was 'in exile' in Norfolk. And I sewed up the dress and finished it on Thursday 19th November 2020.
I am rather pleased with the finished result, it really does come up to expectations. And I love the pockets. Tilly&the Buttons patterns are well written, easy to follow and the website has lots of hints and tips.
Well, you definitely cut the mustard in that dress, Angela. :) You are looking very well and the dress looks good, too. :)
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DeleteOooh, it looks wonderful!! I've heard that their patterns are wonderful. It really looks nice and this colour rreally suits you. Nice to have had it so long and be able to finish it!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm so sorry about your broken, cold night's sleep. 4.45am is very early to be awake. Did you manage to find another blanket or something to warm you up?
Thanks Kezzie - I had a bit of a lie-in later, all back to normal now!!
DeleteGreat dress, living the colour.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely! Jersey or woven fabric? It looks a good fit and style. I have Tilly pattern and fabric waiting for me get started.
ReplyDeleteIts a heavy-ish jersey. Easy tpo wear, and over-the-head, no zip!
DeleteWhat a lovely dress for the Winter - very smart, yet cozy.
ReplyDeleteThank you - it is cosy, but still stylish
DeleteBrilliant altogether. You look good enough to model that.
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind
DeleteSuits you to a t, Angela. Great colour on you. Are those rimless glasses you're wearing? I've just ordered new specs but won't tell you how much they are costing! You'd have kittens!!!
ReplyDeleteNo, my new glasses have fine gold-coloured metal frames - but from a distance they do look rimless. I was extremely pleased with the service [and price] from Asda Opticians. I do have a second, very different pair ...but left them behind by mistake in Cornerstones when we visited briefly in October.
ReplyDeleteYou look so lovely in this. I thought it was the model shot on the pattern at first glance.
ReplyDeleteLooks. Dry good indeed
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