Goodbye Valentino

30 Jul Outfit of the Day Wrap Up

Posted at 07:52h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 26 Comments

For those who are serious about sewing their own clothes, I highly recommend a 30 day (or longer) Outfit of the Day exercise. Greetings. I'm ending the summer Daily Mix in my Luau Maxi, perfect for sipping Skinny Piña Coladas by the pool. I made the dress for Hawaii 2018 and bring it out on hot summer days. The Burda 7110 pattern is featured in A Stylish Guide to Classic Sewing. My lightweight stretch cotton fabric is from Promenade Fine Fabrics. Let's talk Outfit of the Day...

25 Jul Butterick 6816 – A for Effort

Posted at 07:12h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 38 Comments

"What do you think?" said I...

18 Jul Papermaple Studio

Posted at 07:37h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 32 Comments

When Leisa Stanton made her dreams come true, the sewing world took a giant step forward. Welcome to Papermaple Studio. Located on a quiet street in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, the meticulously renovated 1900’s building sets the stage for a consummate sewing experience. When I met Leisa in 2013 at my first Susan Khalje class, she was constructing a Dior ball gown. At the next class it was a biker jacket with white Valentino lace. I immediately recognized Leisa's generous and creative spirit, her patience, skill, kindness and unquenchable quest for knowledge. I've been in awe of Leisa from the day...