Author: goodbyevalentino

24 Jan Shanel No. 2 – Completed French Jacket

“It's the not the Destination, It's the Journey.”   Ralph Waldo Emerson For three weeks I've embraced the French Jacket journey. My diligence was strong and I was not impatient…… but reaching the destination was pure ecstasy! In 2013 I traveled to Baltimore and made a French Jacket in a Susan Khalje class. Once I completed it at home, alone, after the class, I was shellshocked, and it never occurred to me to make another until writing A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing. We featured pages of my sewing friends & colleagues in stunning French Jackets. What was wrong with me? Why did...

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13 Nov Pattern and Book Giveaway Winner!

Thank you, Dear Readers for making my  b i r t h d a y so wonderful! The shirtdress stories were delightful gifts and made my day!  From touching  and warm to funny, I was fascinated to read how this garment evoked such vivid memories from ages past to present.  Try to read the comments if you can! Also, a very Happy Birthday to readers Cathy Larson, Ruta Edel and  Anne Maresh who share my birthday! It was  Grace Kelly's birthday too ;) ___________________________________________________ Book Supply Update You might expect us to have boxes of our books. We do not -  but we've learned our advance copies...

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07 Nov The Revolutionary Shirtdress! McCall’s Pattern 6885

So much to celebrate! First up -  our book is now available - 3 weeks ahead of schedule :) While we were surprised, we are delighted it was released before holiday madness takes over! With the upcoming year being the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment,  I'm celebrating the debut of A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing with a once revolutionary garment which is now a classic: The Shirtdress. Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote. So why is a shirtdress revolutionary? The Edwardian Shirtdress was one of...

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25 Oct Giveaway Winner

Congratulations, to commenter #137! ALICE BOUDREAUX you are the lucky winner of the Sew News subscription giveaway ! Please send your contact information to goodbyevalentino@gmail.com by Monday, October 28 to claim your prize or a new winner will be selected. Many thanks to all who participated in the giveaway! Until soon😉...

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20 Oct Interview and Giveaway!

I am honored to be featured in the October issue of Sew News Magazine. Just in case you're interested, I'm sharing the interview below. Now in it's third decade of publication, the magazine's offerings have expanded to include a large online component featuring Sew Daily TV, eBooks, blogs and more in addition to its print issues. As a gesture of gratitude and appreciation for your continued support of Goodbye Valentino, I'm hosting a one-year subscription giveaway  to Sew News. To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below by Wednesday, October 23. The winner will be announced on Thursday, October 24. (The giveaway is...

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18 Oct Pink October – Closet Case Carolyn PJs

Thank you, Dear Readers for your warm, encouraging and thoughtful responses. Katie and I have read them all, and we felt your love in each message. We are sincere in our gratitude and please know how much your thoughts and prayers mean to our families through Katie's cancer journey. Tis the month for pink...

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