Oscar de la Renta Tag

19 Jun Vogue 9053 and a Pattern Giveaway!

Posted at 11:41h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 32 Comments

A little late for the trip to Charlotte, but just in time for the sweltering heat! My plan was to make a new dress for the Charlotte Girls' Weekend, Julie and I hosted over the weekend, but too much to do and too little time left me short. While this pattern is not my typical silhouette, Vogue 9053 is loaded with summertime possibilities. After sewing the brocade party dress last October (blogged here), I was ready to expand my wardrobe to include more full skirts. I believe the secret to making this pattern work for me is the fitted upper bodice, and a gently draping...

17 Apr Charlotte Weekend and Style Maker Giveaway Winner!

Posted at 09:51h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway by goodbyevalentino 4 Comments

Many thanks for your enthusiastic response regarding our Charlotte Weekend in June! We're thrilled to connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts from near and far and will provide participants traveling to Charlotte with a list of hotels, restaurants and things to do once registered. You can sign up for the Friday evening event by clicking HERE or on the image below. If you plan to RSVP for the Oscar de la Renta Exhibit and lunch meet-up only or have any questions, please email meetmeatthemint@gmail.com . Congratulations to Barbara Kane, winner of the Style Maker Fabrics Giveaway! Barbara, please send your contact information to goodbyevalentino@gmail.com to claim your...

13 Apr Stylemaker Giveaway, ODLR, & Sew Much More!

Posted at 18:18h in Goodbye Valentino Giveaway by goodbyevalentino 251 Comments

Greetings Dear Readers ~ I'm all over the place today 😉 It's Sew Easy's new series begins June 21st...

10 Oct Party Time! Vogue 8997

Posted at 05:56h in Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 87 Comments

Raise your hand if you're an Oscar de la Renta fan. That would be me! Frankly I should raise both hands. I think Oscar de la Renta makes the best party dresses on earth! I'm drawn to the gorgeous fabric, clear colors and flattering fits, especially in the bodice. One of these days I might just break down and buy one, but until that time comes, I'll keep sewing O D L R inspired dresses. Mood Fabric's Red and Black 3-D Floral Brocade has party dress written all over it, and I placed an order for 3 1/2 yards of this mid-weight brocade. Little did...

17 Jan McCall’s 4710 Silk Skirt and a Ruffle Neckline Top

Posted at 07:32h in Mood Fabrics, Ruffles, Sewing Skirts, The Tunic Bible, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 54 Comments

We've just returned from Miami and while there we anticipated limitless photo possibilities for my latest make, but the stars didn't align for us...

01 Sep To Trim or Not To Trim?

Posted at 06:25h in Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Tunics, The Tunic Bible, Tunics by goodbyevalentino 41 Comments

Summer clothes are sew much fun to sew, I will make them until the end of the season. While writing The Tunic Bible, I developed a new appreciation, perhaps an obsession for working with trims. Using the 'right' trim whether it's inexpensive twill tape or an ornate applique easily transforms a garment from plain to sensational. Mood Fabrics has it all from lace to ribbons to chains and appliqués! To transform my latest tunic in Mood Fabrics luscious fuchsia lightweight linen, I selected an this Oscar de la Renta 2" medallion design cotton lace. It's fabulous. When clicking on the link be...

14 Sep Oscar de la Renta Poppy Floral Taffeta & Vogue 1303

Posted at 09:30h in Craftsy.com, Mood Fabrics, Mood Sewing Network, Sewing Dresses, Uncategorized, Vogue Sewing Patterns by goodbyevalentino 96 Comments

What do you get when you cross an Oscar de la Renta Taffeta with a Kay Unger pattern and a left-handed seamstress? It’s not the first time I’ve sewn the mirror image of an asymmetrical pattern and I doubt it will be my last :) I a m s o h a p p y to be sewing whatever strikes my fancy again at the Mood Sewing Network! As soon as I wrapped up the final post-wedding details, I retrieved this Oscar de la Renta Poppy Red Floral Silk Taffeta from my Mood Fabrics stash. The bright colors and cheerful design were just what...

25 Jun Vogue 2864 Revisited

Posted at 10:00h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

Top Ten Reasons To Sew Another Summer Dress 10. The last one was too big. 9. I’m eager to make another muslin. 8. Too hot to wear anything else. 7 I’m on a quest to perfect the hand-picked zipper technique. 6. No buttons or buttonholes to sew. 5 Fabric requirement almost the same as a top. 4. Slim silhouette makes me look taller. 3. Cleaned out closet and the emptiness is disturbing. 2. Need something new to wear for my 30th wedding anniversary today. (You read that correctly.) And the number one reason to sew another dress ……………… I couldn’t pass up this beautiful Oscar de la Renta cotton from Mood...