I don't know why but to me working with verlevt is always somewhat of a gamble. if the fabric (as it is often) is just a tiny bit to stiff, it is tough to get the seams just right, plus you loose so much substance when you cut it. if it is a little too loose it sometimes looks like it is just *hanging in there. and even if the fabric is just right there is still so much that can go wrong. ( which is why I stay clear of it for most of teh time) HUGS, so what are you doing for your mum now?