
13 Apr Stylemaker Giveaway, ODLR, & Sew Much More!
Greetings Dear Readers ~ I’m all over the place today 😉
It’s Sew Easy’s new series begins June 21st…… and below is promo one……..
During the past week, I’ve been on a steep learning curve. Last month I received Pfaff’s Premier +2 Embroidery Software, and just recently have I started to buckle down and understand how it all works.
Once I have it mastered I’ll fill you in. As I have said many times, my dream is to use the embroidery machine to create tunic embellishments for plackets, necklines, collars, sleeve cuffs and hems. What I’m loving is the ability to isolate a portion of an embroidery design and create a new shape or design.
In the photo below, the top left image is the original Pfaff Embroidery Design. I repeated the single motif and created a v-neck design which I used with the ‘Wide Split Placket’ pattern piece from The Tunic Bible. The top right image shows how I was able to eliminate the outer stitches and reduce the design to the inner flower and border of the original. In the bottom right photo I repeated and shaped the motif to fit on the ‘Angled Collar’ pattern piece.
I’m not finished with the tunic yet but you can see where I’m going with it….
I was hoping to create a lower border, but I may need another type of hoop to do so.
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NEWS…….
Julie and I hope to see you in Charlotte, NC next month! On JUNE 15, Friday evening, we will be at The Charlotte Sewing Center and invite you to join us for Happy Hour, followed by a presentation and trunk show featuring our hand curated wardrobe pieces. We’ll share our experiences and advice on creating a customized wardrobe to suit individual styles for every occasion!
On Saturday, June 16 we’ll visit the traveling Oscar de la Renta exhibit at the Mint Museum Randolph followed by a lunch meet up (location to be announced).
Please click on the links for ticket information and directions, and please consider joining us!!! It’s our idea of an ideal girls’ weekend 😊
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Saving the best for last……
It was such a pleasure to participate in StyleMaker Fabrics’ Fall 17 and Spring 18 blog tour. Michelle has a great eye for finding lovely fabrics and cute sewing gifts. Her latest fabrics represent the best of Spring with fresh palettes and designs in many fabric types.
I encourage you to visit her online store as well as follow her Instagram account where you’ll be informed of new arrivals, specials and lots of inspiration photos!
In support of the 2018 RTW FASTERS, StyleMaker Fabrics is giving away a $100 gift certificate to one lucky winner!
All Goodbye Valentino readers are eligible to participate in the giveaway. To enter simply leave a comment below.The winner will be announced on Monday, April 16.
So Dear Readers, I’ve been incredibly busy with little to show……. I was in a meeting this week and one of the committee members is an artist. She said when she begins a painting she is over the top with excitement and in love with her vision. At some point during the midst of painting she’s convinced she has made a terrible mistake and hates it…… wants to quit…even trash it, but as soon as that last brush stroke is completed she’s back on top . I almost spoke up but the subject returned to fundraising….. but BOY DID I RELATE!
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend and many thanks to Stylemaker Fabrics for its very generous giveaway!
T G I F 😊
Deborah Findlay
Posted at 18:21h, 13 AprilLove the inspiration and the fabric!
cheri schwartz
Posted at 18:25h, 13 Aprilvery cool stuff
Marilyn Sweet
Posted at 18:25h, 13 AprilThank you for this opportunity! Such lovely fabrics.
Connie Coley
Posted at 18:27h, 13 AprilI love Style Maker Fabrics!
Susan Child
Posted at 18:28h, 13 AprilThank you for the opportunity – Style Maker Fabrics are lovely.
Connie Vogt
Posted at 18:28h, 13 AprilSo wish I could get to Charlotte to join in the fun; guess I’ll have to settle for online fabric shopping instead!
Ann Cook
Posted at 18:28h, 13 AprilHi Sara,
I was able to see the Oscar de la Renta exhibit in Houston … it was spectacular !
Ann
Rhonda
Posted at 18:31h, 13 AprilI love reading your blog posts. I get so excited when I see your email pop up in my feed. Everything you do these days is so interesting. Keep up your journey and thanks for sharing it.
Michelle Talaski
Posted at 18:31h, 13 AprilStyle Maker Fabrics are so amazing!
Linda Galante
Posted at 18:32h, 13 AprilI can’t wait to see your new creations once you master that pesky new skill! Hang in there…I’m sure it will click soon!
Maria Dimas
Posted at 18:32h, 13 AprilBoy do I like to see your posts! They are so, so, so encouraging! After so much talk about your posts on embroidery to my family (and having a bday this month on the 21st) my daughter just surprised me with my first embroidery machine!! I was shocked and excited beyond words!! I can’t wait to start using it. I’m also very happy to be included on the StyleMaker Fabrics giveaway! Thank you! Keep up the wonderful posts! My next purchase is going to be the tunic bible! 🙂
Joy Jensen
Posted at 18:37h, 13 AprilI have visited the Stylemaker website numerous times and ordered from them several times as well. You are right, they have a very nice selection. Thanks for the opportunity!
Lisa Jones
Posted at 18:40h, 13 AprilI would love to win this!,,,,
Maria Merante
Posted at 18:41h, 13 AprilNot that I need more fabrics, but…just lovely!
Lyndalee Korn
Posted at 18:42h, 13 AprilI also visited Stylemaker website. I’m a beginner in making my clothes. I’d love to win the gift so I could expand my stash. THanks for a great blog.
Deborah Penner
Posted at 18:43h, 13 AprilI can always use more fabric.
Monica Ptasinski
Posted at 18:44h, 13 AprilThank you for the opportunity. There are many wonderful fabrics that I’d love to get!
Ann Hansen
Posted at 18:45h, 13 AprilLove the ideas and resources! Sew.. Busy.😃
Barbara Kane
Posted at 18:45h, 13 AprilThe generosity of sponsors is humbling. Good luck to whoever wins it.
Mary Howard
Posted at 18:46h, 13 AprilStylemaker Fabrics is up in my neck of the woods–Washington State! They have a nice selection of fabrics, patterns, etc. and I enjoy their blog. I have ordered once from them and am always looking to order something special from them again. Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂 I love your creations, Sarah, and so appreciate you putting yourself out there for us!
Margene
Posted at 18:47h, 13 AprilIf I lived on the East Coast, I’d be at your Sip & See and attend the de la Renta Event. Exciting to see you modify emobroidery designs. I’m learning some of that, too, and as soon as I can get back to sewing, the exploration begins in earnest. I’ve signed up to receive emails from StyleMaker Fabrics and there’s lots of temptation going on. I can see you are busy, but it must be ten-fold right now because I never see you sweat. You always make it look so easy. Happy Sewing!
Ginny Mancini
Posted at 18:51h, 13 AprilI would love to purchase some of Stylemaker’s lovely fabrics with the gift certificate.
Vicki Wolfe
Posted at 18:59h, 13 AprilLove Stylemaker fabrics!
Marguerite Benko
Posted at 19:00h, 13 AprilLearning about Stylemaker fabrics was the first perk of joining the 2018 RTW fast! I made amazing corduroy pants and a french terry Marcy Tilton card-shrug! I bought the Tevi pattern, but haven’t quite gotten to it! Definitely one of my new favorite fabric stores.
Margaret Winters
Posted at 19:00h, 13 AprilWhat a wonderful opportunity!
Sara Neal
Posted at 19:01h, 13 AprilI just discovered Style Maker Fabrics and would love a giift certificate!
Pamela Willers
Posted at 19:03h, 13 AprilI love getting your emails, they are very inspiring. I didn’t know about the New Year challenge until mid-January. When I read about it I thought it was a great idea and have been participating ever since! Thank you for sharing a wonderful idea!
Kimberly Faust
Posted at 19:04h, 13 AprilFantastic variety of fabrics. So many beautiful choices.
Joan klein
Posted at 19:10h, 13 AprilI’ve just recently discovered Style Maker Fabric and received my first order. I was more than pleased with how nice fabric it was; can’t wait to get started with my projects and look forward checking them out again in the future!
Donna Duchene
Posted at 19:10h, 13 AprilWow just visited the online store, and I have already picked for my next project. Would love a gift certificate
Tina Spear
Posted at 19:11h, 13 AprilThank you for this wonderful opportunity!
Stephanie Brown
Posted at 19:12h, 13 AprilYou are an inspiration!
Carol Smith
Posted at 19:14h, 13 AprilLove your blog posts and fabulous pictures!
I’d love this shopping $ as I live in a fabric store desert.
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Barbara Williams
Posted at 19:15h, 13 AprilStylemaker has some wonderful fabrics!
Tina Chester
Posted at 19:16h, 13 AprilStylemaker fabrics are wonderful. Very fresh and current
Carolyn Branch
Posted at 19:17h, 13 AprilI enjoy you posts so much
Keeps me inspired for the RTW Challenge. I am doing well not buying RTW.
Daryl 'Deedee' Reese
Posted at 19:23h, 13 AprilSarah, I’ve been reading your blog Goodbye Valentino for some time and have enjoyed it immensely. I need to prod myself to get back into sewing – and sewing clothes too. You’ve been an inspiration. The fabrics you showcase are lovely.
Jennifer Ezell
Posted at 19:23h, 13 AprilI enjoy your posts! Always inspiring. And I look forward to browsing Stylemaker.
Kathryn Barnhill
Posted at 19:25h, 13 AprilI am not fami,ar with Stylemaker Fabrics so this is exciting for me. I’ve been perfecting my Pattern Master abilities and this opens up the ability to concerntrate on the fabric knowing I don’t have to spend time altering a pattern. If I can master the CAD, I’d be very happy. Also Bootstrap Fashions has many style I like and that even simpler and they have a CAD feature as well. So many ideas for garments have flown away because I haven’t got pattern alteration Dow. So a new source of fabric is terrific.
Nicki
Posted at 19:28h, 13 AprilThanks for continuing to post! I’m just starting out with embroidery too. Will you be explaining how you use your software to change the designs? I look forward to every post! Enjoy your girls’ weekend!
Deborah Weber
Posted at 19:29h, 13 AprilI just discovered StyleMaker Fabrics and what a wonderful collection they have. The site is so well organized, too. I have really been enjoying trying to master the fit of shirts. I love the pink checked shirt you made from StyleMaker fabric. I have made 2 shirts so far and a shirt dress. Not missing RTW at all. Thanks for the inspiration. I have learned so much from the posts on this fast!
Betty McGuinness
Posted at 19:34h, 13 AprilLove the inspiration and ideas that you share with us.
Iris (Ruth) Lombard
Posted at 19:34h, 13 AprilStyle Maker, yeah!
Fran Giacobbe
Posted at 19:34h, 13 AprilI have ordered several times from Stylemaker fabrics and have always been happy with my purchase.Between Sarah’s inspiring garments and Stylemaker Fabrics you cannot go wrong!
Becky Hopkins
Posted at 19:38h, 13 AprilStylemaker’s is on my bucket list of places to visit. I can relate to the love/hate/love relationship in the artistic process.
Rosemary Flynn O'Koren
Posted at 19:38h, 13 AprilStyle Maker Fabrics has great customer service. I received my order within a weeks time.
LuLu Thomas
Posted at 19:38h, 13 AprilYou ever know what your creation will look like, until you finish it. Fabric can look beautiful and the pattern, you may think ,”is the one”, However, until it’s finished……you never know for sure if it is amazing!
Kate Collinson
Posted at 19:40h, 13 AprilI’ve been intrigued by Stylemaker’s email offerings! I’ll have to place an order!
Lynne Bailey
Posted at 19:41h, 13 AprilThank you for the opportunity
Michelle Gregorek
Posted at 19:42h, 13 AprilI need a fresh start.
Katherine Dols
Posted at 19:45h, 13 AprilLove Style Makers’ fabric!
Soledad Seman
Posted at 19:46h, 13 AprilHave never ordered fabrics online–might be fun!
Madeline Rodriguez
Posted at 19:47h, 13 AprilLove seeing the embroidery you are doing! I am so close to getting an embroidery machine but I am still having an issue with price! Will I use it enough to justify the price.???? I do enjoy seeing more uses for it in clothing as I am not and refuse to be a quilter!
Ardy Wolynec
Posted at 19:48h, 13 AprilThank you for relaying the comments of the artist. I’m sure many can identify with the feeling. I love Style Maker Fabrics and find Michelle incredibly helpful when I have a question or need a suggestion. I compare her fabric selection as evoking the same feeling as a child trying to choose from the penny candy bin when I had a dime! Please enter me for the certificate. Thank you for all. Ardy Wolynec
Melissa Archer
Posted at 19:49h, 13 AprilNothing inspires me to get sewing more than reading your blog posts, Sarah. Your level of engagement is admirable and your passion and enthusiasm, downright contagious. This new tunic is a real delight. Thanks for the snippet about the ups and downs of the creative process. That’s such a familiar phenomenon. It’s nice to be reminded none of us is alone in it.
Rebecca Trittel
Posted at 19:50h, 13 AprilLove your blog posts – they are always so interesting and inspiring! I would love to attend the Charlotte gathering, but I am away that week.
Kay Dole
Posted at 19:50h, 13 AprilBeautiful fabrics. So many possibilities.
Laurie Begnaud
Posted at 19:52h, 13 AprilLovely. Great inspiration.
Eileen Munson
Posted at 19:53h, 13 AprilStyle Maker has lovely fabric !
Andrea Birkan
Posted at 19:54h, 13 AprilSarah you inspire me. I just discovered Style Maker Fabrics from your blog! I love their fun fabrics.
Kathy Hills
Posted at 19:54h, 13 AprilThat collection of pinks is just lovely. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that new software.
Christine Dommerich
Posted at 19:55h, 13 AprilYou are a wonderful inspiration to try new things and stretch ones creativity.
Jody Hug
Posted at 19:59h, 13 AprilThank you for all the inspiration. And the Style Maker Fabrics give away.
Karen Gaudet
Posted at 19:59h, 13 AprilHope to make it to Charlotte in June! I checked out the StyleMaker website. What beautiful fabric they have.
Melanie Leigh
Posted at 20:01h, 13 AprilLove the inspiration and new fabrics.
Anna O’Day
Posted at 20:08h, 13 AprilPick me!
Shelby
Posted at 20:11h, 13 AprilThe more we learn and do the more there is to do. It’s keeps life so interesting! Thank you for sharing and keeping us all enthusiastic in our sewing. Please enter me in the drawing from Stylemakers. They are helping us with all of their excellent choices in fabric and really fun sewing goodies.
Ronda Morris
Posted at 20:13h, 13 AprilWould love this opportunity
Lucinda Howe
Posted at 20:16h, 13 AprilI recently purchased some beautiful fabrics from Stylemaker, and would love to win some more.
Chris
Posted at 20:17h, 13 AprilLoved your gingham blouse made with StyleMaker fabrics.
Lisa Marshall
Posted at 20:18h, 13 AprilI’m a new follower of your blog. I’m loving it! Thanks for sharing. I would love to attend your trunk show.
Nelda Basenberg
Posted at 20:19h, 13 AprilLove Stylemaker fabrics………..lovely and reasonably priced. Hope I win.
Angela Marmaduke
Posted at 20:21h, 13 AprilI’ve purchased from Stylemaker in the past, love them! Definitely recommended.
Jacqui Hooper
Posted at 20:24h, 13 AprilI am going to follow your learning journey with the new programme. Stylemaker fabrics are a new online discovery thanks to your blog, if only the postage to NZ wasn’t so expensive.
Kay Eibl
Posted at 20:24h, 13 AprilThank you so much, Sarah and Style Maker Fabrics, for all the inspiration!
Margaret Hager
Posted at 20:25h, 13 AprilThank you for the chance to win! I love Stylemaker Fabrics.
Sabine
Posted at 20:27h, 13 AprilThank you VERY much for introducing me to the Style Maker online fabric store. I LOVE it. The fabrics are unique and gorgeous. Please enter me in the drawing. Again, thanks!!!!
Jo. Barley
Posted at 20:28h, 13 AprilI have not used StyleMaker Fabrics but would love to try them. I would love to win!
MacKenzie Collier
Posted at 20:36h, 13 AprilLove style maker fabrics!
Louisa Halmi
Posted at 20:36h, 13 AprilLove your blog and would love to win this giveaway.
Sheila Hester
Posted at 20:37h, 13 AprilI love these fabrics!
Patty Dorion
Posted at 20:40h, 13 AprilThe fabrics from StyleMaker Fabrics look so lovely and fresh!!! I have to get to their sight and find inspiration!!
Linda No
Posted at 20:44h, 13 AprilWell now you have inspired me to spend some time with my embroidery machine! Lovely!!
Becky Wooler
Posted at 20:45h, 13 AprilThat embroidery is gorgeous!
Gail Gosser - Smith
Posted at 20:47h, 13 AprilStyle Maker fabrics are really nice. I have ordered from them. and have been happy with what I recieved . The web site has a nice way of grouping the fabrics . I could find lots and lots of fabric there I like.
Annette Siver
Posted at 20:50h, 13 AprilWell, you can never have too much fabric. My husband would disagree.
Martha Ann Murray
Posted at 20:58h, 13 AprilWhat a chance – thank you! Taking a Tunic Bible workshop in a couple weeks – can’t wait!
Diane O'Neal
Posted at 20:59h, 13 AprilStyleMaker Fabrics is new to me, thank you for bringing it to my attention! I look forward to ordering, even if I don’t win!
Mary MacLean
Posted at 21:12h, 13 AprilHoping to make my tunic this summer! Always love seeing yours!
Karen Easterbrook
Posted at 21:18h, 13 AprilCan’t wait to win…such lovely colors!
Carrie Cooper
Posted at 21:19h, 13 AprilI think any project has its peaks and valleys! Depending on how long you are working on it, you can easily tire out or get bored, preferring to get started on something else that brings back the initial excitement! In my world, I just call it “squirrel”!!
MaryEllen
Posted at 21:31h, 13 AprilWhat a lovely giveaway- thanks to both you & Michelle . I’ve ordered many nice pieces from Stylemakers & love her service & fabric selections .
I have software from a different embroidery machine but I love the flexibility & fun of tweaking designs . Thanks for always being such an inspiration!!
Mary Funt
Posted at 21:34h, 13 AprilThe tunic is such a blank canvas for experimenting with embroidery designs. I know exactly what you mean about the steep learning curve but its so worth it. I’m upgrading to Bernina version 8 as it will do so much more with design splitting and editing than previous versions. Many more tunics in the design stages. I always look forward to seeing your latest project.
Janie Davis
Posted at 21:37h, 13 AprilI have just placed my first online first a few weeks ago. I’m a I want to touch it person but I could resist a deal. My first online order was with another online store but I’m making my way around to other store. Janie
Mable Kinzie
Posted at 21:44h, 13 April“Incredibly busy with little to show” is where I’m at lately. But learning a lot!
Laura Albee
Posted at 22:02h, 13 AprilI just checked StyleMaker’s website and wow, I could really get into trouble there. Count me in!
Laurie Hull
Posted at 22:04h, 13 AprilFabric is the BEST! 🙂
Kay
Posted at 22:04h, 13 AprilThanks to you and Style Maker for the giveaway
Charlotte Broome
Posted at 22:15h, 13 AprilI am a big fan of Style Maker Fabrics, thank you for the giveaway!
Kathy McKenna
Posted at 22:19h, 13 AprilAlways love seeing what you’re up to and taking inspiration from your blog.
Deborah Haeseler
Posted at 22:25h, 13 AprilJust made a top with Stylemaker Fabrics!
Angela Mitchell
Posted at 22:27h, 13 AprilThis is one of the best blogs! I relish every email. Thank you Sarah for being so approachable and inspiring me to take chances with my sewing and creativity!
Sharon Latham
Posted at 22:31h, 13 AprilLovely selection of fabrics. What could be more fun than imagining any number of gsrments for summer!
Michele
Posted at 22:33h, 13 AprilI love how you are helping to make sewing apparel cool again!
Dana M. Hague
Posted at 22:46h, 13 AprilThank you for continued sewing inspiration!
Janet Allen
Posted at 22:49h, 13 AprilI am on a fabric roll. Please count me in!
Thank you!!
Nancy Cook
Posted at 22:53h, 13 AprilLove the Stylemaker fabrics!
Rosemary Axtell
Posted at 23:01h, 13 AprilIt would be so much fun to win a gift certificate for new fabric. Choosing something current will get my creative juices flowing.
Janice Delahunty
Posted at 23:02h, 13 AprilThanks for your inspiration!
Mary Pomeroy
Posted at 23:10h, 13 AprilYour embroidery work is beautiful – and creative. I love Style Maker Fabrics. I am RTW Faster, but a lurker not a poster. I have been sewing and not buying anything but fabric and shoes. Just sayin!
Marnie Keith
Posted at 23:13h, 13 AprilI so enjoy you showing us the steps you take in creating your pieces. It helps me learn!!
Faith North
Posted at 23:18h, 13 AprilBeautiful colors on your top!
Ruth Bowler
Posted at 23:20h, 13 AprilI certainly don’t don’t NEED fabric but winning some is a definite welcome.
Yoshie Wong
Posted at 23:30h, 13 Aprillove the palette. and you are such an inspiration.
Linda williams
Posted at 23:47h, 13 AprilI always love the style and fabric choices in all of your garments. Thanks so much for sharing your sewing expertise with us.
roberta DELUZ
Posted at 23:51h, 13 AprilAlthough I missed signing up , I am doing my own little NO RTW challenge. Love seeing your work.
Judy Mathis
Posted at 00:16h, 14 AprilThanks for this opportunity to win and also for sharing about Stylemaler fabrics! Cool!
Claire
Posted at 00:16h, 14 AprilFunny that I just landed at the CLT airport when I saw your post! Wish I could see that exhibition with the group—it looks fabulous.
Carolyn Smith
Posted at 00:38h, 14 AprilLove your posts. Thanks for the opportunity to win StyleMaker Fabrics — always lovely fabrics and great prices.
Jane Plass
Posted at 00:45h, 14 AprilI discovered Stylemaker Fabrics from your blog post. Such a great selection and well-organized too!
Rita
Posted at 00:46h, 14 AprilThanks for this opportunity.
Adrian Bettevy
Posted at 01:42h, 14 AprilWho doesn’t want the opportunity for more fabric??
Julia Ponder
Posted at 01:45h, 14 AprilI love your inspiration and styles you make. It is so refreshing to see honest comments re ease or difficulty executing the garments.
Thanks for all your instruction
Eleanor Pollack
Posted at 01:58h, 14 AprilSarah, you are an inspiration. However, my comment is more personal than sewing. You signed off TGIF, reminding me of the mug my darling Lily gave me, her Grammy, as my first Christmas present from my beloved granddaughter…A simple white mug with a turquoise interior and brightly colored lettering on the outside….TGIF This Grandma Is Fabulous. I think it certainly applies to you!
Suzanne Landau
Posted at 02:11h, 14 AprilAmazing embroidery designs. Sarah, what thread do you use? Am thinking about buying an enpmbroidery machine. Thanks and have a great weekend,
Kim bennett
Posted at 02:14h, 14 AprilI love Stylemaker’s fabrics. Please pick me.
Chris T
Posted at 02:46h, 14 AprilWish I could join you at both events but from the UK Is am afraid it’s a no no.. I do hope the Oscar de la Renta show comes here, it would be immensely popular and his clothes are fantastic, delicious and very covetable.
Peggy Bogason
Posted at 03:00h, 14 AprilOooo! I could have lots of fun with that gift certificate! Thank you for the great opportunity!
Elaine Sabin-Simpson
Posted at 03:04h, 14 AprilAlthough I’m trying to fabric fast, as well as RTW fast…I would love a chance at that certificate!
Liane McCinnell
Posted at 03:27h, 14 AprilI love StyleMaker Fabric. Wonderful selection and excellent customer service.
Anne Johnson
Posted at 03:47h, 14 AprilI enjoy seeing what you create with the embroidery functions of your machine. Thanks for the opportunity to enter a draw for fabric.
Bregtje Reus
Posted at 03:54h, 14 AprilThe Fabrics are gorgeous!
ParisGrrl
Posted at 04:09h, 14 AprilLove your embroidery journey–still trying to wrap my head around mine.
Marianne Johansson
Posted at 04:38h, 14 AprilYou’re making such wonderful dresses and tunics ! The red dress further down … just lovely ! Fantastic pattern and fabric 💜
Bronwyn David
Posted at 05:12h, 14 AprilThe embroidery on your tunic is eye-popping. And I love the thought that it’s an original and you won’t see anyone else in it!
Mary Anne
Posted at 05:15h, 14 AprilLove your tunic. You are so good with colour, something I struggle with. When I had my Husqvarna embroidery machine I had an “Endless Hoop” which was perfect for borders.. I think Pfaff have similar, maybe a newer better one as this was a while ago. I can so relate to the artists sentiment, I feel that way about most projects, almost giving up on some!!!
Karla Hollett
Posted at 05:15h, 14 AprilLoving the tunic!!!
Sue Dood
Posted at 05:41h, 14 AprilAlways enjoy seeing your creations! It is so helpful to see pattern and fabric selections because combining those two and producing clothing that looks like ready to wear can be difficult for me. Love your style!
Linda Appleby
Posted at 05:42h, 14 AprilYou are so inspiring. I love your style and creativity!
Five=Foot-Nothing
Posted at 06:45h, 14 AprilHello Sarah,
The relationship with creativity is rewarding.
Always enjoy your post.
Kelley Vito
Posted at 07:17h, 14 AprilGah! I love stylemaker… my favorite online shop!
Barbara Barrett
Posted at 07:53h, 14 AprilBeautiful and no need for jewelry. Your artist friends comments are spot on too. It was an artist friend that inspired me to resume sewing two years ago.
Stephanie Troemel
Posted at 07:53h, 14 AprilIt is always refreshing to hear others going through the same struggles and finding successful outcomes. 🙂
Debbie DiLoreto
Posted at 07:55h, 14 AprilI love Style Makers fabric!
Adecia
Posted at 07:58h, 14 AprilThanks to Stylemaker Fabrics for their generous offer and to you for your inspiration and your willingness to share .
susan b james
Posted at 08:13h, 14 Aprilwould love to win thanks
Linda K Anderson
Posted at 08:22h, 14 AprilThank you for your blog and this contest. You inspire me so much more than you know!
Judy Jacque Miller
Posted at 08:24h, 14 AprilThank you for your continued inspiration!
Dotti Zupko
Posted at 08:34h, 14 AprilThanks for the opportunity.
Peg i White
Posted at 08:37h, 14 AprilWow! What a wonderful giveaway! Would love to dive into a fresh floral spring sewing project. For me, the inspiration for a new project usually starts with the fabric. Can’t wait to see more of your embroidery creations for your tunics! It is fabulous that home sewers can combine their sewing AND embroidery machines and skills to create a truly unique garment.
Paulette Erato
Posted at 08:46h, 14 AprilI’ve yet to order fabric online but Style Make fabrics has an amazing reputation. As for the live-hate-love cycle of a project: there is always a point where I begin to resent a project and it’s usually when I hit that one last technique for finishing or just before finishing. Like gathering sleeves and attaching cuffs. I just want to be finished! But then I get through it and it’s done and I’m happy.
Karen Mulkey
Posted at 08:48h, 14 AprilI order lots from StyleMaker and would love more. Your adventure in sewing lovely, fashionable garments with machine embroidery is so fun to witness!
Sally Peterson
Posted at 08:49h, 14 AprilLove the new tunic. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Kathy VanFossen
Posted at 09:00h, 14 AprilCan’t wait to see the finished tunic. I love the colors and the design. I think I need to do some embroidery! Thanks for all the inspiration
Elizabeth
Posted at 09:04h, 14 AprilThank you to you and Stylemaker for the giveaway. If spring ever arrives in Wisconsin it will be nice to sew with their pretty fabrics.
Lynn Deitrick
Posted at 09:19h, 14 AprilLovely fabrics and so inspirational! I can already picture in my head the garments I want to make from those gorgeous fabrics. Thanks for inspiring us with such lovely fabrics.
Toni Morse
Posted at 09:23h, 14 AprilEmbroidery software opens a whole new world for you! How exciting! I have a Pfaff Creative 3.0 and use an older version of their software. I have to hold my envy in check for your Icon and the newest software. 😆 I love seeing what you do, it’s so inspiring. Thanks for introducing me to Stylemaker and the opportunity to win a gift certificate.
Lynne Harris
Posted at 09:33h, 14 AprilWishing you good luck with the new embroidery package!
Angela
Posted at 09:55h, 14 AprilThese are really nice fabrics
Sylvia Long
Posted at 10:02h, 14 AprilImpressive embroidery work!
I followed your link for Stylemaker Fabric. Beautiful offerings and nice layout! Their end cut/sale price fabrics are great deals. Thanks for the information! I’ll be looking forward to spending more time looking over their site.
Linda
Posted at 10:10h, 14 AprilI recently completed a Marcy Tilton jacket using one of Stylemaker’s sweater knit fabrics. Love Michelle’s quality and fabric selection! I’ve made other garments using her fabrics and adding to my stash.
Rosalind Clayton
Posted at 10:11h, 14 AprilYou are certainly going to have stunning, one of a kind garments with this embroidery software! You have earned an excellent reputation for impeccable work & excellent designs! Congratulations!
Nancy Coulson
Posted at 10:11h, 14 AprilHi Sarah! Love your blog and your style!
Kathyh
Posted at 10:19h, 14 AprilExciting giveaway. Thank you for your generosity..
Marjorie Fischer
Posted at 10:25h, 14 AprilI too just purchased the Premier Embroidery software for Designer Epic and look forward to your informative posts as you learn the in’s and out’s. You are an inspiration to garment sewers everywhere. Can’t wait for your It’s Sew Easy episode. Happy Sewing.
Mary Deeter
Posted at 10:25h, 14 AprilEmbroidery Software can be quite daunting to learn, but once you understand it you can do amazing things. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. I am not only on a RTW fast…I’m on a fabric fast too right now!
Cathy Larsen
Posted at 11:19h, 14 AprilLike you, I’m also engaged in a RTW fast this year. So far so good on that front. However, I cannot say the same on the fabric end of things. With recent opportunities to visit BJ and Mood in NYC in February and Britex in San Francisco last month, I found some extraordinary fabrics that were too hard to pass up. Now I want to sew with the most recently purchased fabric first as its freshest in my mind and inspiration. I wonder if anyone else experiences this challenge?
Tonya Follett
Posted at 10:40h, 14 AprilGorgeous things everywhere I look! Thank you!
justine abbitt
Posted at 10:44h, 14 AprilI love the spring fabric choices!
Martha Fincher
Posted at 10:45h, 14 AprilWould love to win this!
Helga Hamlin
Posted at 10:50h, 14 AprilI would love to win this as well. Love reading your post. I, too, have a Pfaff and love it. Mine is from the 1980’s and is still going strong. Cannot imagine working with another machine. The built in dual transport system is the best.
Kathie Boyle
Posted at 10:58h, 14 AprilSarah, I have enjoyed your blog for several years. You continue to amaze me with your accomplishments. Thanks for the Stylemaker opportunity.
Cathy Larsen
Posted at 11:07h, 14 AprilOnce again you have inspired me to try new things Sarah. I own the Premier Ultra Embroidery softwear and am slowly teaching myself how to work with it but it’s a gradual, trial and error process. Your most recent post makes me want to try extracting elements from a design. Thanks for sharing your process.
Barbara Varnedoe
Posted at 11:16h, 14 AprilFingers crossed I win…..I have NO fabric stash!
Beverly Meadows
Posted at 11:21h, 14 AprilThanks for the giveaway. Would love to win!
Debbie Pyle Verhoeven
Posted at 11:37h, 14 AprilI took a peek at Style Maker Fabrics’ website and was impressed with what I saw. The options for fabric shopping are limited in my city, so I would love to win this. I hope Canadians are eligible for this giveaway
Bonnie Byington
Posted at 11:50h, 14 AprilWhat beautiful fabric, thanks for this opportunity.
Shirley Clark
Posted at 12:01h, 14 AprilI just finished watching It’s Sew Easy. The fabrics are beautiful!
Sue Schick
Posted at 12:12h, 14 AprilI want the red poppies!
Kimberly Ebert
Posted at 13:05h, 14 AprilI am going to make an embroidered tunic! Yours is super cute. I have a Pfaff Creative Vision. They are amazing machines.
Karen Combs
Posted at 13:07h, 14 AprilI’m learning so many new fabric resources during the RTW Fast! Sarah, your tunic is looking wonderful and hang in there learuing new software!
Suzanne egger
Posted at 13:09h, 14 AprilI love your articles!
Tonia Van Dyk
Posted at 13:26h, 14 AprilI love following both your blog and new season Style Maker’s fabric tours! I’ve been wanting to purchase some fabrics from Michelle, and winning a gift certificate would be the perfect excuse!
Christie Staton
Posted at 13:31h, 14 AprilI must say you are quite the encourager and now with a new online fabric and “gift” resource” you are also an enabler! Thanx for both. I delight in your work and the beautifully photographed details add to the clarity of the tutorial (and eye candy 😃). Chosen or not, your site is a never miss.
Kate Hanauer
Posted at 13:37h, 14 AprilI can relate as well. Thanks Sarah!
Marsha Law
Posted at 13:47h, 14 AprilThe orange on blue placket and collar are just fabulous! I’m aching for an embroidery machine, and I suspect I might buy one even before I get a serger. I wanna make that too.
Beth Brewer
Posted at 13:49h, 14 AprilI appreciate that you tell us about your struggles with your projects, not just the successes. Thanks!
Ann Maresh
Posted at 14:06h, 14 AprilThis would inspire me to begin sewing again.
Lisa Milam
Posted at 14:18h, 14 AprilBeautiful embroidery!
Karen T.
Posted at 14:28h, 14 AprilWould love to win this! Have been doing RTW Fast and sewing almost exclusively from the stash, so I’m even starting to have a little room for new fabric! 😉
Mary Lynn Cheely
Posted at 14:50h, 14 AprilI’m so impressed with your embroidery skills! I’m one of only 2 who is using a Mac to use Premiere+2
and it’s very slow going. Have nothing wearable to show for it yet. May have to just stick with smocking.
My granddaughter wore a smocked dress on Easter that her mother had worn 30 years ago 🙂 So many cute
embroidery patterns and much more practical, so I do hope I can get the hang of it! Cheers!
Heather Myers
Posted at 15:03h, 14 AprilRemember to have fun! In all your sewing activities. Thanks for the fabric source info!😁
Ruta Edel
Posted at 15:33h, 14 AprilThank you for the opportunity. And lovely embroidery!
Janet McCabe
Posted at 16:10h, 14 AprilLoved your embroidered tunic, Sarah! I just browsed the StyleMaker webstore – beautiful spring fabrics! Both you and the store are so inspiring!
Jean OReilly
Posted at 16:14h, 14 AprilLove the fabric choices, please enter me into me in to the drawing. I am looking to see if I can make it to Charlotte, I have a brother there. Thanks!
Barbara B
Posted at 16:32h, 14 AprilI, too can relate to the artist’s comments. There is a point in every project (usually about 3/4 of the way through) that I question what I was thinking when I had my supposedly brilliant inspiration. I have to force myself to push through that phase.
Lois Van Ackern
Posted at 16:33h, 14 AprilI just learned of StyleMaker Fabrics from your post. Window shopping their sight was so inspiring.
Melanie Fredrickson
Posted at 16:58h, 14 AprilCan’t wait to see you here in Dallas this fall. Getting a few tunics made up and would love to shop for new fabrics!!
Thank you for the chance to win.
Ginny winter
Posted at 17:05h, 14 AprilThe StyleMaker fabrics are beautiful-I would love to work with them
CATHERINE ALBY STOCKTON
Posted at 17:17h, 14 AprilI would love to work with some new fabrics – I have only been working out of my stash for it seems like ages.
Marie Barrese
Posted at 17:17h, 14 AprilThank you for including non-RTW Fasters in the StyleMaker Fabrics giveaway. I’ve been ordering from them since meeting them in Puyallup. They have such a beautiful collection of fabrics that I don’t see everywhere.
Becky Draper
Posted at 17:49h, 14 AprilYour tunic and embroidery embellishments are lovely! If I hit the jackpot in this drawing, I hope to purchase StyleMaker fabric to make a tunic for myself.
Jill Miller
Posted at 18:30h, 14 AprilThey have such pretty fabrics. Thank you for the opportunity!
Linda Hyams
Posted at 18:32h, 14 AprilI’m very interested. Lovely blog.
Kathy Blinco
Posted at 19:47h, 14 AprilThank you Sara and Style Maker Fabrics!
Lisa G
Posted at 20:36h, 14 AprilOh, how I wish I could get to Charlotte that weekend!! I will be there in early July – maybe I can catch that Oscar de la Renta show then! 🙂
Janine
Posted at 21:11h, 14 AprilYour tunic is beautiful. They say that learning is good for the brain … all of these tough projects and challenges are not only rewarding, they’re good for us! Wish this counted as exercise 😉
Rachel Ramirez Weir
Posted at 21:18h, 14 AprilI would love to see your progress with the embroidery machine. I have one but have felt like it is a two steps forward one step backwards learning process;
Meg McKinney
Posted at 21:32h, 14 AprilThis’ll example of embroidery makes me want to try it -again! I need lessons, but this looks so nice and creative. Thanks for sharing.?”
Helen Noakes
Posted at 22:00h, 14 AprilLove following your inspirational blog Sarah. My favourite fabric chain store here in West Australia has sadly just closed so I need Style Makers more than ever.
Diane Meyer
Posted at 22:48h, 14 AprilYour blue tunic with orange embroidery is beautiful. Seeing the beautiful embroidery is making me wanting an embroidery machine now. I found about 20 different pieces of fabric that I really like from Style Maker Fabric and need to decide which one or two pieces that I will order from them. Winning the gift certificate from Style Maker Fabric would be a pleasant surprise..
Yvonne Bennett
Posted at 22:52h, 14 AprilDid it hurt to cut away part of the embroidery when you attached the collar? That’s going to be an awesome tunic!
Wendy Huss
Posted at 00:53h, 15 AprilI love Style Maker Fabrics
Lavina Brennecke
Posted at 02:53h, 15 AprilI haven’t tried stylemaker fabrics but would love to do so.
Kym Wright
Posted at 04:00h, 15 AprilLove your inventiveness & creativity! Can’t wait to see “What’s next?”
Karen Parr
Posted at 05:45h, 15 AprilI hadn’t heard of StyleMaker Fabric until now but I will certainly be checking out their site in future, it looks lovely.
Val Downes
Posted at 06:03h, 15 AprilThat tunic is going to be stunning! I love the fabric and must go an look at their online shop.
Vera
Posted at 07:20h, 15 AprilI recently discovered your blog and I’m really enjoying reading about your tunics and the embroidery! I’m hoping to dust off my sewing machine and start sewing again!
Pat Chaney
Posted at 07:21h, 15 AprilThank you! Those fabrics make me long for spring. It will come…
Christie Hylwa
Posted at 07:57h, 15 AprilBeautiful embroidery!
Aileen Scott
Posted at 08:51h, 15 AprilI’m constantly inspired!!
Pamela H.
Posted at 09:43h, 15 AprilThanks for the opportunity – agree the StyleMaker website is quite tasteful.
Laura Towe
Posted at 11:36h, 15 AprilThank you for being my bright spot, I am so happy I found goodbye valentino. i am not sewing I am creating art. Be the best sewer ever
Judy Kise
Posted at 11:36h, 15 AprilI’m new to online fabric shopping and just received my first order from Stylemaker fabrics. I’m super thrilled with the quality.
Joen Venitsky
Posted at 11:46h, 15 AprilI would love to see Oscar De La Renta Exhibit I will have to keep my eyes open to see if it is stopping near me! Your embroidery looks wonderful I have not yet purchased an embroidery machine. Style Maker fabrics has beautiful fabric thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!
Elisabeth McClure
Posted at 12:43h, 15 AprilSo intrigued by those embroidery machines! Not in my cards but maybe I should finally dig out my hand embroidery tools…and Stylemaker has such nice inventory!
Barb Scott
Posted at 13:26h, 15 AprilIn my sewing a lot lately, and going through the stash……lots (too much) fabric from the past, including a piece from the ’70s! So, I think I need a refresh — the certificate from Style Maker would get me going……hope you pick me! Thanks.
Debra Lee
Posted at 14:09h, 15 AprilThat tunic is simply amazing!
Joanne Burnett
Posted at 14:10h, 15 AprilWould love to see the Oscar de la Renta exhibit. Thank you for sharing your sewing adventures so generously.
Deb Kelley
Posted at 15:40h, 15 AprilExcited to see your episode on It’s So Easy and perhaps give it a try for myself!
Marilyn Neel
Posted at 17:46h, 15 AprilThe Style Maker fabrics are great. Wish I could shop in person.
marilyn Pennock
Posted at 17:47h, 15 AprilLove your tunic ideas
Pamela Daggett
Posted at 17:49h, 15 AprilI just recently discovered StyleMaker Fabrics and I’m in love with many of their fabrics! If I bought everything I wanted, I would have to take out a loan to pay for it all! I’m so thrilled to see StyleMaker fabrics come on the scene. I know I will be ordering from them frequently.
Anne McClure
Posted at 18:24h, 15 AprilI enjoy your posts. I’m a bit behind you learning how to use my software and creating lovely garments but I’ll get there.
TracyK
Posted at 20:09h, 15 AprilI wish I lived close enough to participate in June! I just started learning to use the embroidery module on my Janome S9 today. I hope to do more after my son’s wedding at the end of May.
Karen Gilbert
Posted at 21:45h, 15 AprilSome really good-looking fabrics! I’m putting Style Maker Fabs on my stalking list!
Julia Ponder
Posted at 23:09h, 15 AprilThanks for even being honest and admitting your mistakes. You don’t make many at all, u do beautiful work
Carrie S.
Posted at 23:46h, 15 AprilCongratulations on the show episode. Did you ever imagine!?! Stylemaker is one of my favorites.
Virginia Thomas
Posted at 05:10h, 16 AprilI’d love to win. Your embroidery is incredible!
Marnita Miller
Posted at 07:40h, 16 AprilAs always, you inspire me to sew more for myself. Lovely fabrics and a fun give away.
amy mayer
Posted at 07:50h, 16 AprilI am really excited ya’ll are coming t0 Charlotte-will be making a effort to come and listen–your styles and creativity inspire me!!!
Mary Kay Cordell
Posted at 08:43h, 16 AprilI have the Tunic Bible so would use this to make from it.
April Berlanga
Posted at 10:10h, 16 Aprilooh it would be amazing to win this!
xo
Gail Kelly
Posted at 11:52h, 16 AprilA new-to-me fabric source. Thank you!!!
Becky Gross
Posted at 13:54h, 16 AprilBeautiful tunic! Thanks for hosting this fun giveaway.
Keri Payne
Posted at 15:10h, 16 AprilLove Stylemaker Fabrics! Such a great selection.
Debbie
Posted at 15:53h, 16 AprilI wish I could go to Charlotte…one of these days I want to meet both you and Julie. You are both so inspirational!
Marnie
Posted at 16:25h, 16 AprilI love Style Maker Fabrics! I bought some fabric from them at the Sew Expo in Puyallup and was really impressed. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Marilyn
Posted at 16:55h, 16 AprilThis is awesome!
Connie Schnuelle
Posted at 20:07h, 16 AprilThanks for the opportunity. Your embroidery work is awesome!
Sandra Pacino
Posted at 09:56h, 17 AprilLove watching you learn new embroidery skills on your new machine. Thank you and Style Maker Fabrics for this opportunity!