Goodbye Valentino

16 Jan New Look 6524

Posted at 06:30h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 33 Comments

If you follow my Instagram feed, you may know I've been sewing this garment. Was I deprived of wearing shifts as a youth, you ask ? I don't know the answer, but do admit to sewing lots of shifts. The silhouette works for me, I adore the sleeve variations in this pattern, and I wanted to wear something other than black with my boots. I finished the dress just in time for Mimi's baby shower (due March 10th). The gender of the baby is unknown, but I'm ready if it's a g i r l ! I received the lightweight pink wool, from my Aunt Maggie in...

06 Jan New Look 6581

Posted at 14:00h in Classic Clothing, Coats & Clark, New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Dresses, sewing with knits, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 50 Comments

Greetings on this twelfth and last day of Christmas! After a complicated year I was craving a simple project, not to mention an unstructured garment following holiday indulgences. 😉 I'm a lover of the classic wrap dress, and enjoy trying new patterns. This time I reached for New Look 6581. I was game to try the midi pattern length ...

02 Jan We Have a Winner!

Posted at 09:53h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway by goodbyevalentino 9 Comments

Hello Readers! It took a little longer than I expected to get the 7 0 4 C O M M E N T S documented for the Pfaff Passport 2 Giveaway. Many thanks to all who entered the giveaway. Your comments were moving, entertaining and plentiful! I read each one and will respond to those comments deeming a reply. Congratulations go to entry You are the winner of the PFAFF Passport 2! Please contact me by SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH to claim your prize or a new winner will be selected. ____________________________________________ Best wishes to all for a wonderful year of sewing. I look forward to sewing for pleasure and...

28 Dec Happy Holidays and a Pfaff Passport Giveaway!

Posted at 09:36h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 773 Comments

Greeting Dear Readers! I've learned through the past few months that multitasking is not my forte´. As I so excitedly announced, Julie Starr and I signed a contract for a second book which required my immediate and devoted attention to receive a 2019 publishing date. We turned in our final package December 5, and then it was Christmas. Hello and Happy New Year! These pics taken on December 4, are from our last photo shoot, and we're on the charming cobblestone street, South Adgers Wharf, in Charleston, SC. The shirt is a favorite pattern, the Sewaholic Granville Shirt, and the self-drafted pencil skirt is...

10 Oct Join Me In Honolulu!

Posted at 06:56h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 13 Comments

Hello Dear Readers, We continue to work, write and sew as our deadline approaches, and what I miss most of all is communicating with you. Hopefully soon the book will be in the hands of the publisher. Is it fun writing a book? Yes, when everything clicks the process is great fun, but the pressure is somewhat relentless at the moment. Fortunately, I get to take a much needed break in exactly 4 weeks thanks to the Hawaii Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild! Please join me for one or both of the events if you're in the Honolulu area! The November 7th "Lecture" is...

10 Sep Four Good Excuses and an Announcement

Posted at 11:52h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 75 Comments

Four Reasons I Haven't Sewn Since the end of August: My new Grandson was born (August 28). His name is Billy and he is healthy and beautiful ❤️ I had a back injury (September 1). While pulling my kayak out of wet sand, the strap broke and sent me sailing across the beach before landing on my back. I've been out of town (September 6 - 9 ) ...

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