Monthly Archives: June 2009

Work in Progress and Monday Miscellany

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I got a bunch done on the dress today but I forgot to bring my camera so, alas, no pictures. I do want to say, I’m impressed with this pattern. It’s a Palmer Pletsch pattern that has all the fitting … Continue reading →

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The Fabric, the Haul

Posted on June 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here’s the fabric I’m using for my McCall’s shirtdress:It is a lightweight cotton with metallic embroidery all over its face. It’s pushing the envelope for this pattern just a little, because it’s lighter weight than I think is generally recommended, … Continue reading →

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Next Up, a Summer Shirtdress

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I am in the mood for a summer dress. I think I’ll make view B, the short sleeved version. I have a metallic accented cotton floral that has been aging in my stash for about 3 or 4 years. I … Continue reading →

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The Only Thing That's Happy in This Weather

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

That is one happy hibiscus. They say we will see the sun again tomorrow. I’ll believe it when I see it. Happy sewing!

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Mesh Tutorial – Jalie Sweetheart Top

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

June of 2009 is shaping up to be the least sunny in Boston ever. Seriously, we have had 3 days of sun this month and that is it. I decided that I need to make some sunshine, so I settled … Continue reading →

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Cameras Cameras Everywhere

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yesterday was the Yankee Classic ballroom dance competition. DS the younger was competing for the first time with his partner. In the past, both kids have competed Pro-Am with Tatiana. To add fun to fun, we’ve had a camera crew … Continue reading →

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What a day!

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ll do a recap tomorrow. We arrived at the competition at 9:15 this morning, and just got home an hour ago (10 at night). Yawn! I’m wiped, but here are a few pictures to give you a feel for our … Continue reading →

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They're Here!!!

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

TLC is in the music room filming an interview with DS the Younger right now. My house isn’t very big, and my music room is pretty small, but it never felt quite that small until they started putting all the … Continue reading →

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FB Peeps Alert!!!

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

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Come and Get It, Kittens!

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Free (that woke you up) to a good home: Exhibit A: Athena adjustable dress form. You can see her in many of my projects, but now I have four all together and even I don’t need that many. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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