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25 Jul Women Helping Women

Posted at 07:25h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 8 Comments

Dear Readers, My apologies for glitches in the last post. I'm researching a new method to deliver posts, but until it's worked out do this: When you open an email, please click on the title of the post and the post should load with all of it's content. We don't always know how our words and actions affect others. Imagine my surprise when I recently received an Instagram message from Jacqueline, the owner of Fancy Frocks Fabrics who told me that years ago my response to one of her comments gave her the courage to open her business. I had no idea and wish...

22 Jul Floral Maxi Dress, Brochu Walker Inspired

Posted at 09:05h in sewing blogs, Sewing Dresses, Simplicity Patterns, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 76 Comments

I knew the Brochu Walker dress was my dress the moment I saw it - even online. <img class="vce-single-image" src="|!|vcvUploadUrl|!|/2023/06/Untitled-design-77.png" width="1024" height="576" alt="" title="Untitled design-77" /> I ordered the gently worn dress from The Real Real at a bargain price and have worn it repeatedly. It's a maxi (midi on a taller person 😊) that doesn't overwhelm me, and I was inspired to recreate this silhouette.(PS...

30 Aug Nine Years & Counting! Butterick Pattern 6678

Posted at 06:46h in Butterick Patterns, Maxi Dress, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 120 Comments

Here it is, my nine year Blogiversary! On August 31, 2011, I announced I would not be shopping for a year and vowed to renew my sewing skills. I made this skirt from Amy Butler quilting cotton which I posted as my first garment and was so proud. Nine years later I'm in a different place in life but one thing is certain. I'll never go back to being a full-time shopper unless someone takes my machines away or I'm unable to sew. Sewing is truly in my blood. _____________________________________________ People not connected with the online sewing community look puzzled when I explain this wonderful...

05 Aug Butterick Pattern 6669 View C

Posted at 07:16h in Butterick Patterns, Maxi Dress, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 30 Comments

Green - the color of life, growth, renewal, harmony, nature, and energy. I think the world could use a little more green and so could I. I embraced the Clover Green Cotton Eyelet from B & J Fabrics, and turned to Butterick 6669 for a full silhouette maxi, a departure from my everyday sheaths and shifts.I recently finished the top included with this pattern (blogged here) and found the neckline flattering and the straps substantial...

01 Oct An Unwelcome Surprise

Posted at 17:31h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 90 Comments

Greetings, Dear Readers, On March 1, 2019 our third grandchild, James was born to our younger daughter, Mimi. How wonderful! Three days later on March 4, our older daughter, Katie was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Katie, is 34 years old with two young children. Her son, Billy was 5 months old at the time of her diagnosis and Katie was 33. With Katie's permission, I'm writing this post during Breast Cancer Awareness Month hoping it will serve as a lifesaving measure to young mothers and women at large. _____________________________________ In November 2018, Katie was nursing her son when she discovered a lump in her breast. Her...

27 Jul New Look Pattern 6372

Posted at 06:15h in Mood Fabrics, New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 41 Comments

I love silk and wear it for almost any occasion, other than feeding babies ;) I was especially thrilled to recently find the Karen Kane Riviera and White Abstract Silk Crepe de Chine on the Mood Fabrics website - a silk crepe de chine featuring a casual print. With its gorgeous shades of blue and soft drape of textured silk, this fabric was right up my alley for the project I had in mind; a breezy summer top that could go anywhere. No agenda, no deadline, no pattern matching, no tricky fitting ...

03 Feb More St. James Please!

Posted at 17:48h in Classic Clothing, Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 28 Comments

If I was a stylist, I suppose I would spend all of my time doing stuff like this...

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 ...

16 Aug A Skirt and Upcoming Event!

Posted at 06:10h in Fashion Sewing, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 37 Comments

I can't understand how a single trip would knock me for a blogging loop but it happened. I've been traveling with my mother ~ wonderful trip but we are both glad to be home from Chautauqua. Hi There 🤗 What's so wonderful about this skirt? I asked myself the same question when I saw a similar pair of $600 linen shorts on the Moda Operandi website. Obviously it's the designer's ingenious use of stripes since the shorts are not lined or hemmed ! (The edges are serged.) However, I loved it and got busy adapting the look to suit my style. Mood Fabrics Red and White...

30 Apr The Rita Top, New Look 6434

Posted at 07:14h in New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 37 Comments

My lovely Nashville host, Rita emphatically stated that I needed this fabric. No arm twisting was necessary even though I had just completed my transaction of several other pieces before wholeheartedly agreeing with her. Everyone needs a little whimsy in their life, I thought...