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17 May My New Jacket & The Art of Flexibility

Posted at 05:00h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 106 Comments

I've always thought one of my greatest strengths is flexibility. It's a nebulous term for sure, but for me staying flexible includes the ability to change directions mid-course without becoming rattled. My flexible nature was put to the test during the past several days while constructing the latest - Last year I ordered an interesting and cheerful stretch cotton sateen from Promenade Fabrics. The store sent me a little extra due to the fabric design and my yardage request. I was somewhat overwhelmed by the fabric when it arrived but I loved it and made a simple skirt with the extra fabric (blogged...

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22 Apr Lilly Pulitzer Inspired Pants

Posted at 12:31h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 55 Comments

There's no time like Springtime to channel my inner Lilly Pulitzer, and Mood Fabrics' lime green and white cotton stretch sateen was just what I needed to get in the groove. Stretch cotton sateen climbed to the top of my preferred fabrics for everyday dressing the first time I used it. It's comfortable, durable, available in different weights, and my stretch sateen stash continues to grow. Check out Mood's stash here. Sewing pants has never been my favorite. They're easy to sew but I never know about the fit. Last summer I sewed a pair of shorts using McCall's 6930. (blogged here) which fit...

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17 Apr Charlotte Weekend and Style Maker Giveaway Winner!

Posted at 09:51h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway by goodbyevalentino 4 Comments

Many thanks for your enthusiastic response regarding our Charlotte Weekend in June! We're thrilled to connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts from near and far and will provide participants traveling to Charlotte with a list of hotels, restaurants and things to do once registered. You can sign up for the Friday evening event by clicking HERE or on the image below. If you plan to RSVP for the Oscar de la Renta Exhibit and lunch meet-up only or have any questions, please email   meetmeatthemint@gmail.com .   Congratulations  to Barbara Kane, winner of the Style Maker Fabrics Giveaway! Barbara, please send your contact information to goodbyevalentino@gmail.com to claim your...

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03 Apr Metallic Tweed Suit and Ribbon Stitch Tutorial

Posted at 06:45h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 76 Comments

Greetings, Dear Readers!  I hope those of you celebrating Easter had a joyous holiday weekend. My love of pink and orange is approaching unstoppable 😉 Actually, this color combo has been a long time favorite that resurfaces periodically, which is usually, but not always, contained to clothes. I ordered three yards of the pink and orange cotton metallic tweed from Mood Fabrics two years ago and it is now sold out - however, Mood has a nice selection of  metallic tweeds on its website in several types of fabrics. Unfortunately my camera does not capture the metallic thread which shimmers in the sunlight and beautifully...

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25 Mar Butterick 5526

Posted at 06:33h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 86 Comments

I'm very pleased to take part in Style Maker Fabrics' Spring Blog Tour! Michelle's latest fabrics represent the best of Spring with fresh palettes and designs in many fabric types. The Pretty in Pink Gingham Check Cotton Shirting caught my eye and my love of classics kicked in. As much as I love sewing specialty garments, I wholeheartedly believe the key to sewing a successful wardrobe is constructing pieces one will wear over and over again, which begins with the classics. Classic garments are designed to flatter everyone when properly fitted, and of course that's one of my chief reasons for sewing. During my heavy duty RTW...

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