Goodbye Valentino

24 Nov Wearing the Pants

Posted at 09:32h in Refashioning Clothes by goodbyevalentino 113 Comments

Hubby was about to give his pants away. He had absolutely no idea that plaid pants are quite in vogue. Even his …. Have you ever taken apart a pair of men’s pants? Releasing a single seam gets you nowhere. It was maddening to discover interfacing, horsehair (or a similar product) AND muslin layered between the fashion fabric and the lining to prevent stretching. The front pockets are as deep as the Pacific Ocean and neatly sewn into the fly, waistband and side seam. At times I found taking the pants apart was more difficult that putting them back together. The good...

16 Nov Metallic Party Dress

Posted at 11:00h in Butterick Patterns, Mood Fabrics, Sewing Dresses, sewing patterns, silk, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 106 Comments

More fabric to die for……. I was sold upon reading Mood Fabrics’ narrative of this silk/viscose blend and placed it in my online cart. ‘The drape on this silk and viscose blend fabric is just so perfect, and then when you combine it with the glazed metallic sheen...

10 Nov The Shanel SUIT

Posted at 11:49h in Mood Fabrics, sewing clothes, Sewing Skirts, Simplicity Patterns, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 165 Comments

I always thought I wanted to be cremated, but now I’m not so sure. I mean, now that I’ve got something to wear………. At last, I have completed the coordinating skirt to my Shanel Jacket, which means I have a brand new suit! Goodness, I never wear suits, but I’m going to start, and pray I am lucky enough to wear this one out before it’s time to go. ;) ________________ Over the last 26 months I’ve sewn many skirt patterns and deemed Simplicity 3648 worthy of sewing the last yard of the lofty Chanel tweed. I so wish the camera could capture the beautiful metallic thread...