Posted by Paulette on Jun 26, 2009 in
Sewing *warning: picture heavy post* (I hope it comes out ok….)
So, I have not stopped working on V8333, the Claire Shaeffer jacket…I just haven’t been posting progress, etc. Well, I am at the stage where the muslin “fits” and it was time to thread trace the pattern pieces on the fashion fabric then cut (GASP!). So this is where I freaked out a bit…cutting into fashion fabric that I bought in Europe that cannot be found locally IF I make an error and/or need more. Lovely, huh? Well, this week..I cut. I have provided pictures to show you my progress and difficulty in seeing the yellow, yes, yellow marks on the fabric because I had to be oh so brilliant and choose PLAID! What the hell is wrong with me?! Couture sewing AND plaid? Of course the off white cotton basting thread our instructor gave us to use does not show up well enough so I am using Aurofil in Dayglo Orange. Yes, limited fabric (from England), plaid, can’t see yellow marks, and can’t use basting thread. Nice job, P, nice job.
Posted by Paulette on Jun 20, 2009 in
Sewing 
I’ve made a few things….I made another baby snugglee out of the Timeless Treasures “Pavillion” fabric (I believe that’s the name…) I gave it to baby and Mom today and Mom LOVES it. She kept examining it, etc. I think it is her favorite…if you remember, I made a purple one too.
I am also working on a t-shirt quilt for a friend of mine. I think on the label it will say something like, “I told you to st
op leaving your clothes at my house!” He’ll get a kick out of it. I am using some of his old jeans for the sashing so it makes it even that more amusing! Also, if you’ll notice on both projects…Misty has approved.
Posted by Paulette on Jun 20, 2009 in
Sewing 
I also made my two blocks for this month’s Block of the Month…it was all about pinwheels. I need to get all my blocks together and take a pic so you can see the progression….
Posted by Paulette on Jun 20, 2009 in
Sewing 
I got my hair done today…and went back to some PINK! It’s not as much as I normally have but I have been missing it so my hairdresser (the best ever!) added it.
Posted by Paulette on Jun 14, 2009 in
Sewing 
Remember this post? Well, I am DONE!! I wore this today and got lots of compliments…I was so pleased with myself!! I made the smallest size and had to take it in a bit because the smallest is a 6 which should fit a 36 bust and a 32 waist. I am just a tad smaller…not much…but a tad. 
I will do a full downgrade on size for the next one just to get it to fit better.
I LUV the sleeves and the collar!!
I will do a full review on Pattern Review as I know Dawn will be shocked! (It will be my first ever review.)
Next up…the chocolate brown with turquoise circles version….I might do a full button front but keep to the short sleeves….but I guess you’ll see when it’s done!
Posted by Paulette on Jun 4, 2009 in
Sewing 
Attitude of Gratitude – The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award
1. Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate a few blogger’s that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4. Comment on their blogs to let them know they’ve received this award
5. Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award.
6. Tell us how you’ve come to have an attitude of gratitude
Thank you
Ann for the attitude of gratitude award….
Here are some wonderful f0lks I nominate:
Dawn – she is quite the sewing powerhouse & I got her to take a class with me
Enjoli – she puts up with me ALL the time
Melissa – she is never far away from her sewing machine, wish we could have caught up in London
Ann – she is always willing to get what you want in her shop
Kerry – she’s so tiny and can whip out a vintage pattern in a heartbeat
Isabelle – talented, beautiful, AND is owned by a lovely cat
Cidell – way talented and very sharing with her knowledge of sewing
Trena – she always has something new to show off and it always looks great
Jennifer – she gets me every time with her shirt patterns
Maret – she may not have a blog BUT she owns my home away from home and is a wonderful woman
PHEW!! Long list and it could be longer…I’d have to say that every crafty person out there deserves the award!!
Anyway….I have an attitude of gratitude because:
- I have a great significant other who puts up with and supports my sewing hobby!
- I have great friends who appreciate me for who I am and am not.
- I can financially help my mother.
- I am able to give a good life to a few pound kitties.
- I continue to learn every day.
Posted by Paulette on Jun 4, 2009 in
Sewing Marseilles Dress SHABBY APPLE GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
This is a beautiful dress….I think everyone would agree…
Posted by Paulette on Jun 3, 2009 in
Sewing Um…this must be a record or something with the postal service…didn’t I just order this pattern yesterday?! I am SO excited…and I love that Jennifer puts a personal note in her orders too. 
I’m so thrilled about this pattern that I already have the fabrics chosen and in the wash!! My goal is to make two tops, both with the mandarin collar and short sleeves. One will be the brown and turquoise circles and the other will be the oriental floral print with the smaller floral print for the facings, piping, and maybe sleeves if I run short of main fabric. (*oh, note to self, get/make turquoise piping)
AND now I know the secret to the back dart….awesome huh?
Posted by Paulette on Jun 3, 2009 in
Sewing 
Here is the shirt in progress on the dress form, pinned in the front, awaiting sleeve and side seam basting. Oh yea…still have to put together the french cuffs. I started fiddling with the back darts yesterday so will hopefully get those marked and basted today.
The main fabric is a shirting fabric I bought in London at Joel & Son’s (AWESOME place) and the taupe-y accent fabric is a silk/cotton blend I picked up locally at my FAVE shop, Seams Like Home; my second home!
I got “creative” with this blouse…I used silk organza for the interfacing as I wanted to keep it real soft and the envelope pics appear to use a very heavy interfacing to keep the collar shape. I don’t think that’s my look so went with the organza.
I have to also confess on why I am using more than one fabric on this shirt – I only had 1 meter of the shirting fabric and had to shorten my sleeves in order to make it all work!! I know, it is amusing how we can create wonderful garments when we have limited fabric. Well, off to make some progress….
Posted by Paulette on Jun 1, 2009 in
Sewing 
Jennifer Stern got me again! This is her new shirt pattern!! Check out the line drawings…love the mandarin collar with keyhole AND the back dart. I can’t wait to get the pattern!! Jennifer, did you mail it yet???????
I even went through my stash today looking for the right piece of fabric to use….and funny thing, I found some!! You’ll have to wait and see as I need to decide once I get the pattern and lay it out.
I’m so excited to make this top!!!
