Goodbye Valentino

16 Jan New Look 6524

Posted at 06:30h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 33 Comments

If you follow my Instagram feed, you may know I've been sewing this garment. Was I deprived of wearing shifts as a youth, you ask ? I don't know the answer, but do admit to sewing lots of shifts. The silhouette works for me, I adore the sleeve variations in this pattern, and I wanted to wear something other than black with my boots. I finished the dress just in time for Mimi's baby shower (due March 10th). The gender of the baby is unknown, but I'm ready if it's a g i r l ! I received the lightweight pink wool, from my Aunt Maggie in...

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 ...

02 Jan We Have a Winner!

Posted at 09:53h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway by goodbyevalentino 9 Comments

Hello Readers! It took a little longer than I expected to get the 7 0 4 C O M M E N T S documented for the Pfaff Passport 2 Giveaway. Many thanks to all who entered the giveaway. Your comments were moving, entertaining and plentiful! I read each one and will respond to those comments deeming a reply. Congratulations go to entry You are the winner of the PFAFF Passport 2! Please contact me by SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH to claim your prize or a new winner will be selected. ____________________________________________ Best wishes to all for a wonderful year of sewing. I look forward to sewing for pleasure and...