Category Archives: Sewing

What I’m Working On…

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

If you ever want to know why it is I don’t make more Marfy patterns, you’re looking at the reason. I love Marfy. Their lines are great; their patterns, for the most part, are incredibly chic; their fit is generally … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

That’s how much sewing I have done since last week. This weekend was jammed with activity. I spent Thursday and Friday in New York meeting with vendors. I got to spend some serious time with Emmett and with Chloe. I … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Muslin is Finished

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I made the muslin for the Brensan Studios Barcelona blouse and tried it on today. It needs a couple of little tweaks. The good thing about the fit is that the bust point is exactly where mine is, so I … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap and an Expo Lament

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I hope you all had a great weekend! I didn’t get any sewing done, because I spent Saturday working as an Ambassador at the Sewing and Craft Expo in Worcester, MA. Then Sunday we decided to take the kids to … Continue reading →

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Next Up, a Jacket

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Wow! I guess yesterday’s post on pattern instructions really hit a nerve. If you haven’t weighed in, please do! But now it’s on to the next project. When I was in New York recently, I stopped in a retail store … Continue reading →

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Holy Crap, It’s Saturday Already?

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Big Reminder, folks! Tomorrow (Sunday, April 5) is the Sewing Hope Fashion Event. If you are planning to go to the event, look for me there. I’m the gal with the “fake red hair” (thanks ever so much for that … Continue reading →

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How a Dress Form is Made

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

Holy Cow, Batman! I never realized how work-intensive making a Wolf dress form is! Check out this cool video from The Science Channel: Wolf Dress Form – How it’s Made Dress is close to being done. The instructions still suck. … Continue reading →

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Yawn….

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

The dress is cut out, and I’ll work on it and post about it tomorrow. I haven’t been able to get much done over the weekend because I was so busy! Phyllis did a fantastic talk on embellishment for the … Continue reading →

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Skirt is Finished!

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I’m pretty tired, so I will keep this short. I finished my skirt today. I made it into an A-line skirt. Looking at the fabric, you can see that it’s really more attuned to making a straight skirt, but I … Continue reading →

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Next on the Docket, a Spring Skirt

Posted on March 14, 2009 by Gorgeous Things

I’m going to make myself a spring skirt to go with all those solid color tops I’ve been making lately. I haven’t decided on the pattern yet. I’ll probably see what’s in the stash and if nothing suits, I’ll either … Continue reading →

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