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09 Aug Making the Cut: Part 1

Posted at 06:52h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 36 Comments

Many thanks to the readers who suggested I write a post about the clothes that made the cut when we moved. Her suggestion compelled me to study the good, the bad and the ugly of my sewing and style choices. I surprised myself after this exercise and recommend it! Who wants to give something away that you've spent hours making? Some of my makes were great learning experiences, while others remain wardrobe favorites. Maybe you've had similar sewing experiences! Before I start, I have a question...

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16 Jan New Look 6524

Posted at 06:30h in Fashion Sewing by goodbyevalentino 33 Comments

If you follow my Instagram feed, you may know I've been sewing this garment. Was I deprived of wearing shifts as a youth, you ask ? I don't know the answer, but do admit to sewing lots of shifts. The silhouette works for me, I adore the sleeve variations in this pattern, and I wanted to wear something other than black with my boots.  I finished the dress just in time for Mimi's baby shower (due March 10th). The gender of the baby is unknown, but I'm ready if it's a g i r l ! I received the lightweight pink wool, from my Aunt Maggie in...

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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...

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13 Jan Le temps de nettoyage!

Posted at 21:27h in Ready to Wear Fast by goodbyevalentino 0 Comments

My sewing room looks like an absolute war zone. From pictures knocked off the wall to a floor covered with everything and anything. Would you believe my calendar is still showing August 2011? I started sewing my own clothes on August 31st, 2011 and never looked up. Some might describe this sewing frenzy over the last 16 months as enthusiasm, which it was, but to me it's more like I was possessed by making clothes. I truly thought of little else and it shows all around my house.   I'm ready to leave the mess behind and sew in an organized space. This week...

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