Monthly Archives: April 2009

Watch for the Newsletter…

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Big sale on some great stuff starting tomorrow over at Gorgeous Fabrics. Keep an eye on your inbox. And Facebook Peeps – you know what to do! Happy sewing!

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Emmet Event Alert!

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Emmett is hosting an event this Thursday, folks! If you are in the New York area, stop by. He’s hosting a networking party with members of BNI Manhattan Chapter 55. It looks like it will be fun, have fabulous fashion, … Continue reading →

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Another Pattern Magazine!

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

My friend Carla recently came back from a trip to Brazil, and brought me a magazine called Manequim. It looks like a combination of Redbook and Burda WOF. It has patterns for some really cute garments in it! Here are … Continue reading →

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Life's a B*tch

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

And so am I. No, seriously. I realized today that I’ve let too much get to me, and it spilled out and I took it out on someone who had nothing to do with anything. I’ve apologized to her, and … Continue reading →

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Barcelona Muslin is Finished

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

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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I Have to Show You This Fabric

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I have to show this one off. This is one of Emmett’s fabrics for Sewing Hope. I LOVE this so much. It’s a georgette that is embroidered with self-fabric ribbons all over. It is so fabulous! Really I’m showing it … Continue reading →

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Still Waiting for the Marfy

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I feel like that Talking Heads song. “Still waiting/ah hah hah/Still waiting…” So while I wait, I received my Barcelona Shirt pattern from Brensan StudiosOkay, sorry, I have to say it. I hate the fabric combo used for this picture … Continue reading →

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A Fascinating Article

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Today’s Wall Street Journal has an excellent article on Increased Scrutiny of Bloggers’ Product Reviews. You may need to subscribe to the site to read the whole article, but if you can get hold of a copy, I highly recommend … Continue reading →

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Big Sale Starting Tonight, Kittens!

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Check your email if you subscribe. It will tell all the details, times and numbers. Woo hoo! And if you don’t subscribe to the newsletter, for heavens sake, why not? I NEVER sell or share your information with anyone(there’s one … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Jalie 2910 Faux Wrap Top

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

While I wait to get my Marfys, I decided to make a top from one of Jalie’s new patterns. I bought all four when they became available last month. Pattern Description: From Jalie’s website, “Women’s knit tops with forward shoulder … Continue reading →

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