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02 Feb Party Pep – Vogue 8815

Posted at 18:13h in Kate Spade, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, silk, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 67 Comments

I'm a little late to the party with this pattern but I've finally arrived :) Vogue 8815 has received dozens of favorable reviews on PR. I came close to buying a Kate Spade zebra peplum made in the same style, but the "I can make this" mindset thankfully kicked in...

27 Jan Style Arc Willow

Posted at 21:43h in Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Style Arc Patterns, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.” A. A. Milne Had I known organizing my sewing room would result in a two-week hiatus from sewing AND blogging, I bet I would still be in the midst of a huge mess declaring I couldn't take the time needed to bring order and modest aesthetic appeal to my cluttered space. I reached a good stopping point and expect to finish up over the next few weeks with pictures forthcoming. At last I can sew in pleasant surroundings! Last year I made five pairs of pants. The first pair...

13 Jan Le temps de nettoyage!

Posted at 21:27h in Ready to Wear Fast by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

My sewing room looks like an absolute war zone. From pictures knocked off the wall to a floor covered with everything and anything. Would you believe my calendar is still showing August 2011? I started sewing my own clothes on August 31st, 2011 and never looked up. Some might describe this sewing frenzy over the last 16 months as enthusiasm, which it was, but to me it's more like I was possessed by making clothes. I truly thought of little else and it shows all around my house. I'm ready to leave the mess behind and sew in an organized space. This week...

10 Jan New Year’s Spirit! Vogue 8241

Posted at 11:55h in Mood Fabrics, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 116 Comments

I started the New Year generous in spirit by making a dress for my daughter. It’s been over 15 years since I have heard “Will you make me a dress, Mom? ” and she wasn’t referring to a Children’s Corner or Martha Pullen pattern anymore. Mimi wanted a formal dress. Not only did I make a dress for Mimi, but I made a dress for Mimi with my Mood Fabrics allowance using this baby sequined fabric with a poly-knit mesh base lined with matching china silk. I bought the fabric at Mood NYC and understand there is a good amount available. I have linked you...

08 Jan Odds & Ends – Plus a New Top!

Posted at 20:45h in Craftsy, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Ready to Wear Fast, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 56 Comments

While I wait for my Mood Fabrics to publish my first garment-of-the-year post, I believe it's a good time to clarify a misconception among some readers. I have recently received several comments from readers who believe I have continued my RTW Fast into a second year. Not so...

31 Dec Hits – Misses – Reflections – Inspirations – Goals

Posted at 09:56h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 73 Comments

2012 was a great year full of new adventures for me which included more sewing than I thought I was capable of. I know by now that even our mistakes are worthwhile, although it's the successes I like to celebrate. Below is my honest appraisal of the Best and Worst of 2012 :) HITS TOP FIVE HITS - NEW PROJECTS Vogue 8648 - The first thought that pops to mind is - "Thank you, Susan Khalje for teaching me how to make a dress that fits!" What a winner this is :) Vintage Simplicity 7715 - Though I don't have the opportunity to wear this...

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