First of all, let me say the encouragement over my last project was much appreciated. I finally got up the nerve to wear it out, and I have to say I have decided I really like my color blocked coat. It is super comfy and ridiculously warm, which has been great since I have been … More Pattern Review: BS-07-2011-119
I feel like I haven’t been on the internet in forever… Between having the best New Year’s Eve ever (it was just a chill party with some friends, but definitely one of the best all-nighters I have had in quite some time), fitting in skating practice around the holidays, and trying to get my living … More Awesome Blogger Meet Up
I have been quite stressed the past few months what with finishing up school things. Which will be coming to a close (with a little bit of luck) this week. As a celebration for finishing my paper (I hope) I am doing a little blogging. I haven’t had any time to sew. But apparently stress … More November Fabric Splurges
Firstly, for those of you who have been through the storms on the East Coast and have been able to give the all-ok on your blogs – I am happy you made it through! For those who haven’t been able to post yet – I hope you are doing ok too! I realize there is … More Sewing Plans: Trendy Metallic RTW Inspired Trench Coat
I was trying to be good this month… but coupons and sales got the best of me. A lot of this has been used already or will be used in an upcoming project though… so maybe it is justified? A little bit? Somewhat? Either way, fabric goodness from Joann and Hancock:
Ok, so I really was trying to be good and not buy more fabric… But you know how it is when you have been looking for a very specific fabric for a really long time, and then you finally find it? And then you start to look for all the coordinating fabrics for that project … More Recent Sewing Acquisitions
Since I haven’t been posting as much in the past few months some of this is a backlog, and some of it is souvenir fabric shopping from nationals. The patterns were won in a hard-fought Ebay battle. There may or may not have been blood. From Fashion Fabrics Club: Blue wool jersey (for a top) and red … More Fabric and Patterns, Oh My!
Ok, so I went to the Joann’s in the few days before nationals to get some serger thread. I also got: Navy cotton twill, denim, and blue/gold brocade. The twill was bought with the idea of being used right away, but the others were red tag purchases that couldn’t be passed up. ($3 brocade? Yes … More Unexpected Pre-Nationals Fabric Acquisitions
Ok, so I knew I was going to need to go to LA garment district to get a few things to work on skating costumes for nationals. What I wasn’t expecting was a 50% off of solid fabrics at the Loft. For those keeping track, that means $1.25 per pound. So, while I was quite … More Unexpected LA Fabric Haul
So one of my favorite things to do when I am traveling is look for fabric stores. Even if it is just a Joann or Hancock, usually the stock is significantly different from my local area as to make it worth the effort. This year at regionals I had a good bit of luck at … More Regional Fabric Acquisitions
Doctor T Designs 