Ok, so I have actually been doing a LOT of sewing lately. I just haven’t been showing much of it off. So I figured it was about time to do some finished object posts. I still don’t have any really good pictures of my finished competition outfits, but I am slowly collecting pictures of the … More Finished Objects! More Skating Practice Dresses
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
The Russia website has posted their early preview of the August issue. Burda is definitely heading into fall, and I must say that there is a lot more to intrigue me than in the summer issues. Although it is a bit hard to tell before the line drawings come out, so far I am liking … More Newsflash – Burda August Early Preview Posted
Due to the magic of post scheduling, I have had several posts up over the past week, though I have been busy at the regional championships. Regionals was an interesting mix of highs and lows. On the one hand this is the most events I have placed well in (4th or better therefore qualifying in … More Good to be Home
Joann Fabrics will be having a great sale for the week of the Fourth of July – Sunday July 1 – Saturday July 7. Some of the better deals: $0.99 McCall’s Patterns (time to get the new patterns or stock up on old ones!)$3.99 Vogue Patterns50% Off All Thread50% Off All Red Tag Fabric (Sale … More Sales Alert – Joann’s Independence Day Sale
Ok, so I was took my mom to the local (non-Joann’s) fabric store, and she was not at all helpful when I tried to practice the art of restraint. So, I got fabric. Lots of fabric. Teal rayon jacquard (my favorite!), teal rayon, and ITY knit print. Crazy knit print and glitter stretch fabric (both … More Willpower Fail!
So I hadn’t been checking the pattern websites for a few days, and apparently that is when they decided to put out their new patterns! McCall’s and Simplicity both have new patterns out, so I figure I will start with McCall’s. Most of the McCall’s patterns seem to be part of their new “Fashion Star” line … More New Patterns Announced: Simplicity AND McCall’s!
Ok you guys – confession time. Yesterday I sewed. For myself. Not one of the five practice outfits I need to make in the next week, but some nice summery linen pants! After the past two weeks where I have nearly killed myself with a few all-nighters trying to get stuff done for people who … More Sew Naughty – A Sewing Challenge Item Completed!
Sewing, I have been doing some! Actually, a lot! But, sadly, it has been almost all for other people… So no pictures (I feel awkward showing pictures of things I make for non-family people because (1) I don’t necessarily want them to know about the Blog and (2) I don’t want them to feel weird … More Sewing Update
Doctor T Designs 