Goodbye Valentino | Suzy Furrer

21 Mar Sail to Sable or Goodbye Valentino?

Posted at 17:38h in Sewing Tops, Tunics by goodbyevalentino 126 Comments

Will the real Sail to Sable please come forward? Seriously, this is what keeps me sewing. I cannot spend $200 on a tunic that I can make for $50. It's true the Sail to Sable tunic is dress length, but I wanted the shorter length. I've been on a quest to sew the perfect tunic for months. I love tunics.They are the perfect garments to toss on for casual occasions, or make one in silk and you're set for the evening. My attempts to sew the perfect tunic have resulted in a collection of tunic patterns. Through mixing pattern pieces, tracing RTW garments and an enormous amount of...

14 Mar Giveaway and a New Sewing Interest!

Posted at 09:40h in Craftsy.com, Goodbye Valentino Giveaway, Uncategorized by goodbyevalentino 338 Comments

My obsession with sewing has led me to a new place – pattern drafting. I’ve become so interested in achieving the perfect fit attainable only through sewing (or having a personal tailor) that I enrolled in Patternmaking Basics: The Bodice Sloper with Suzy Furrer The end result of the class will be a bodice sloper adaptable for many uses. Suzy Furrer a most competent, serious, professional and well-spoken instructor explains how fashion designers work from a single sloper to create dozens of designs. I often attempt to customize a purchased pattern without understanding how ONE little change affects the entire fit. Additionally,...

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21 Mar Sail to Sable or Goodbye Valentino?

14 Mar Giveaway and a New Sewing Interest!