18 Nov The McVoguerick Tunicbiblicity dress
I don't know what else to call it. It's done - it took forever - I like it...
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08 Nov Giveaway Winner and a Pattern Hack
Greetings! Many thanks for the comments and tips regarding machine embroidery. It's coming along very nicely and I'll get there eventually. Congratulations go to PAMELA GIANNETTO winner of the monogrammed towels giveaway! Please send me your contact information to goodbyevalentino@gmail.com by Friday, November 10 or a new winner will be selected. In the meantime I've begun a new dress. Below is the inspiration ~ another Oscar de la Renta from the current Ready to Wear Collection. Lovely isn't it? What I like about this dress is the way it skims the body. Upon first glance the construction looks quite simple ...
03 Nov Monogram Madness and Giveaway!
What can I say - I love monograms. I give and receive lots of monogrammed gifts because I believe personalizing an item is a lovely way to turn ordinary objects into special gifts. This week, I've been fixated on learning to embroider monograms. Obsessed...
28 Oct Nettie Bodysuit and Silk Jacquard Skirt
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in New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Skirts, Sewing Tops, Sewing with Lace, silk, Uncategorized
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Pardon the cliche, but it's true...
21 Oct Embellishment in Black & Blue
On Monday while sitting at the pattern table at JoAnn's, I overheard a woman interrogating the sales clerk about the store's sewing machines. She railed on about how complicated the new machines are. She said she was an excellent seamstress and all she wanted was a sewing machine without a computer. Then she exclaimed she was too old to learn how to use these new machines...
10 Oct Party Time! Vogue 8997
Posted at 05:56h
in Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns
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Raise your hand if you're an Oscar de la Renta fan. That would be me! Frankly I should raise both hands. I think Oscar de la Renta makes the best party dresses on earth! I'm drawn to the gorgeous fabric, clear colors and flattering fits, especially in the bodice. One of these days I might just break down and buy one, but until that time comes, I'll keep sewing O D L R inspired dresses. Mood Fabric's Red and Black 3-D Floral Brocade has party dress written all over it, and I placed an order for 3 1/2 yards of this mid-weight brocade. Little did...