Edisto Beach Tag

08 Oct Updates – Van Gogh Inspired

Posted at 07:04h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 8 Comments

Excuse me for reposting, but yesterday an Instagram friend said she made a wrap dress from this fabric, and do you know where she bought it? Fabric.com - Here it is. Honestly, the image slipped right by me 😉 The second update is based on a question I received. I was asked to elaborate on why sewing the jacket in the stretch jacquard & this knit were two different experiences. The stretch jacquard is a woven fabric with stretch and the result of the pattern is more like a jacket. Sewing the pattern in this knit results in a sweater type garment. I sewed...

07 Oct Van Gogh Inspired

Posted at 06:21h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 30 Comments

If I'm in a city with Van Gogh paintings, I will always make time to see them. I guess it was no surprise that the first piece of fabric which caught my eye at Honolulu's Kaimuki Dry Goods was a delightful knit with colors reminiscent of Van Gogh's Olive Trees, Almond Branches and Wheatfield paintings, among others. We're not in Honolulu anymore Toto, and I'm nowhere near a Van Gogh, but I can carry a little of both with me in my latest. Greetings from Edisto. Originally, I envisioned making a Polynesian inspired maxi, but given the current state of my life and the world, I...

02 Jun Butterick 6333

Posted at 18:24h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 58 Comments

We have a home at Edisto Beach 40 miles south of Charleston, SC. It is a simple and quaint beachfront house which is ideal for R&R or quality time with family and friends. We rent the house when we’re not there which requires us remove all personal items, so I must travel with sewing items if I plan to sew...

30 Apr The Rita Top, New Look 6434

Posted at 07:14h in New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Tops, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 37 Comments

My lovely Nashville host, Rita emphatically stated that I needed this fabric. No arm twisting was necessary even though I had just completed my transaction of several other pieces before wholeheartedly agreeing with her. Everyone needs a little whimsy in their life, I thought...

19 Mar The Birdie Jacket

Posted at 06:49h in Butterick Patterns, Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Jackets, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 61 Comments

The most potent muse of all is our own inner child. 😊 Stephanie Nachmonovitch Introducing the Birdie Jacket...

17 Jun Don’t forget to cover up!

Posted at 07:35h in DIY Clothes, Mood Fabrics, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 33 Comments

No reason to keep this Cover-Up under wraps! I'm a believer in sharing fun sewing projects, and making this cover-up was divine joy :) After taking a close look at the Cover-Up Mimi is wearing, I thought sewing a knockoff would be a cinch. It's one of these 'Why didn't I think of that?' kind of things...

03 Jun Scalloped Edge Shorts

Posted at 05:59h in Simplicity Patterns, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 40 Comments

I learned something on this project that you may already know; scalloped hems look best on solids and pinstripes. Having said that here's my latest...

29 May Seersucker Beach Pants – Vogue 7912

Posted at 06:33h in Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, sewing blogs, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 48 Comments

For some reason, my husband and I have not been to the beach together in almost one year! Greetings from Edisto and Happy Memorial Day! I didn't know I wanted a pair of wide-leg beach pants until the Blue and White Bengal Cotton Seersucker arrived from Mood Fabrics. Seriously, I was planning a dress with a ruffle collar, but a new vision appeared once I opened the package. This is no pinstripe seersucker, but a lovely light and airy fabric featuring 1/4" stripes. It is slightly puckered with a wonderful drape making it suitable for several garments. As one who almost always prefers a slim silhouette, I was...

01 Aug New Look 6372

Posted at 01:00h in Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, New Look Sewing Patterns, Sewing Dresses, silk by goodbyevalentino 45 Comments

My husband and I have always been awed by the 7:15 am sun at the beach ~ so soft and scattered by the rooflines of homes as it rises, gently illuminating the water and sand. We thought this time would be perfect for shooting photos of my new dress, but were quickly reminded that best laid plans often go awry...

26 Jul Garment No. 20, Burda 6769

Posted at 01:00h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 58 Comments

The wind may be blowing my hair, but this skirt is not going anywhere :) Greetings from Edisto Beach, my favorite place to get away from it all. After completing Burda pattern 6769, I'm adding a new garment to my list of clothes I will never buy again ~ a jean skirt. In fact, I believe this is the most perfect skirt I've ever sewn. I'm not sure why I do not sew more Burda patterns because I've only experienced success with each one, especially with the fit. Note on the pattern illustration (lower right corner) the option to sew a straight or more fitted...