Fashion Sewing

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...

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...

13 Dec Elizabeth McKay Inspired – Vogue 1323

Posted at 11:00h in Mood Fabrics, Sewing Tops, silk, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 52 Comments

I spent the first weekend of December in New York and was exhilarated by the Christmas sights and festivities throughout the city. I spent the second weekend of December visiting my parents in Southern Pines, NC thoroughly charmed by small-town Christmas celebrations including the cutest horse and buggy parade. I went from being among millions of people dressed in black to hundreds of people dressed in red inspiring me to do the same. On a mission to recreate this Elizabeth McKay top, I chose a red and white silk charmeuse from Mood Fabrics for my...

12 Dec Thanks, Cherry Pix !

Posted at 15:45h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

While waiting for my latest garment post to be published by Mood, I received a lovely surprise! The very clever and always witty Cherry Pix nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blog/One Lovely Blogger award! Many thanks Cherry Pix! I know I’m in for a little chuckle whenever a comment or post lands in my mailbox from Cherry Pix. I’ve even thought about sending her my post before publishing because she always finds the punch line I wish I had thought of….. clever thing. She sews well too ;) ________________________________ The rules of this lovely award are as follows: 1. Thank the person...

03 Dec Holiday Fasting

Posted at 08:17h in Mood Fabrics, Ready to Wear Fast, sewing blog, Sewing Dresses, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 31 Comments

A funny thing happens when sewers quit buying clothes…… they become very clothes conscious. At least that is what’s going on with the RTW Fasters, and it certainly happened with me. I became obsessed with all things clothes. I recently asked the Fasters to briefly comment on the experience so far and to date no one said they miss shopping for clothes – quite the opposite. Many have expressed a new sense of freedom as shopping for RTW is becoming a distant memory. So what are they doing? Robin bought a practically new Bernina Artista 200 last month and is all over the place...

10 Nov Vogue 8669

Posted at 10:00h in Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

Thirty – eight degrees outside and a sleeveless cotton top? As temperatures go down thermostats go up ...

25 Oct From Grim to Grinning

Posted at 07:08h in Mood Fabrics, sewing blogs, sewing clothes, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 59 Comments

What are your plans for All Hallows Eve? After wearing a ratty black cloak for 600 years, I was in the Mood for a makeover. How do you like it? Since I’m on call 24/7 , I need a dress perfect for morning, noon or night. Late one evening I walked through the walls of Mood Fabrics and found this gorgeous Italian wool double-knit. It was quite the bargain requiring only 1 ½ yards of fabric. After so many positive reviews on the Pattern Review website I put down the scythe, bought this Vogue pattern and made the dress in one day! [caption id="attachment_2047" align="aligncenter" width="270"]...

11 Oct Tunic Time!

Posted at 11:01h in Mood Fabrics, sewing clothes, silk, Tunic by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

If my favorite garments were ranked by how much wear they receive, this one would get the Blue Ribbon, the Silver Cup AND the Gold Medal.Now I get to see if my most recent tunic dress will earn its place on my list of favorites. Practicalities occasionally escape my aesthetic sensibilities, and I made the casual dress out of a silk charmeuse I bought at Mood Fabrics during my first, but hopefully not last trip to Mood in December 2011. [caption id="attachment_1910" align="aligncenter" width="284"] Butterick 5415[/caption] The easy structure, whimsical nature and versatility of many tunics continue to intrigue me. The trickiest part...