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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...

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...

29 Sep New Look 6162

Posted at 12:11h in Mood Fabrics, New Look Sewing Patterns, Ruffles, Sewing Jackets, silk by goodbyevalentino 87 Comments

I sure have missed my blogging friends! I have been so eager to post anything just to say hello while I was taking care of a patient, hosting a party at my home followed by entertaining out-of-town company immediately upon returning from our unforgettable vacation to the Mediterranean. The patient is fine, the party was fun, the company found its way to a football game in Florida, and I hit the sewing machine after a four-week break. I imagined this beautiful brocade from Mood Fabrics as numerous garments.My husband suggested I make a close-fitting special occasion dress which would be beautiful, but...