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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...

24 Nov It Ain’t Nothing but a Houndstooth

Posted at 07:35h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 98 Comments

It Ain’t Nothing but a Houndstooth Crying for accessories :) I made the dress for football games since both of the college teams my family pulls for are black and something. I finished it Tuesday and their football seasons are almost over - something tells me it’s not going to make it to a game this year. So…….How about lunch with the girls dinner with my hubby...

14 Nov Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted at 08:28h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

Wow! Monday was my birthday and look where I am. My sweet hubby invited me to accompany him on a quick business trip to New York and I spent yesterday at Mood Fabrics. In addition to striking up a new friendship with Swatch, the Mood Fabrics dog, I met two of my favorite sewing bloggers, Oonaballoona and Marina from Frabjous Couture. I met Eric, one of the owners of Mood, and I met Joe, an employee who was immensely helpful. I also took l o t s of pictures of my Mood experience……the fabrics, the accessories and most importantly the lovely people I met. Hmmmmm………… While...

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 ...

01 Nov WILL YOU EVER SAY NEVER?

Posted at 10:15h in sewing blogs, Sewing Dresses, silk, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

I w i l l . I will never buy a wrap dress again. This is the fourth wrap dress I’ve made since January and there is no reason to fork out the big bucks, or even ‘bargain’ bucks again for one of my favorite styles. I completed my one-year RTW Fast on August 31st and finally found my way into a dress shop in October. I bought the black sweater I promised myself 10 months ago after repairing moth holes in my trusty black cardigan during the fast, but as soon as I carefully examined a couple of $300.00 wrap dresses,...

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"]...

17 Oct Vogue 8833

Posted at 19:25h in Ruffles, sewing blogs, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 67 Comments

Here is my new top. If I was on Project Runway, Tim Gunn would walk into the workroom and tell me I needed to live up to my potential. Michael Kors would call me a One-Trick-Pony, and Heidi Klum would exclaim that I look like I’m going to a baseball game before saying Auf Wiedersehen with a kiss on the cheek. Does this mean I do not like the top? Not at all! I like it, but I’m starting to repeat myself and it’s time to regroup. ______________ Two weeks ago I went to Waechter’s Silk Shop in Asheville, NC with a friend who decided to start sewing for...

10 Oct A New Page!

Posted at 08:38h in Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

I’ve been sewing away while the Mood Sewing Network schedule is being coordinated. A new sewing post will follow soon, but in the meantime meet Linda! [caption id="attachment_1927" align="aligncenter" width="125"] Linda began her RTW fast on August 1, 2012[/caption] I have created a new page on my blog for those giving up buying Ready-to-Wear clothing for year in favor of making their clothes. Linda gave up buying Ready-to-Wear on August 1 for one year. Tired of buying cheap clothes made overseas or paying a fortune for clothing, she was ready to make a lifestyle change. Linda thought she was all alone in her decision...

18 Sep Goodbye Valentino & Mood

Posted at 07:29h in Mood Fabrics, sewing blog, sewing clothes, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 92 Comments

I just returned from a wonderful two-week vacation and, WOW, do I have news to share….!!!!!!! Yesterday Mood Fabrics launched its Sewing Network and guess what? To say I was surprised when Mood Fabrics invited me to be part of its new sewing network is an understatement. W a s I i n t e r e s t e d ? Mood Fabrics, the splendid fabric store in the heart of NYC’s garment district featured in Project Runway wanted M E to help launch its new sewing network? Seriously?? As one of nine bloggers in the US, I receive a monthly fabric allowance from Mood...

23 Aug Goodbye Valentino’s No.1 Pencil Skirt

Posted at 19:46h in silk, Simplicity Patterns, skirt pattern, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 65 Comments

Ready-to-Wear garments often inspire my sewing projects. Can you imagine my surprise when I opened the latest J Crew catalogue to find a skirt I made last September in the 2012 Fall Collection of pencil skirts? (pages 56 - 57) The timing of this unexpected discovery was perfect as it pushed me past the sub-lime green jacket of yesterday as well as reminding me to trust myself and not to be shaken by a disappointment. Goodbye Valentino's No. 1 Pencil Skirt $25.00. J Crew’s No. 2 Pencil Skirt $148.00 ;)...