Monthly Archives: February 2012

Pattern Review: StyleArc Diana Top

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From StyleArc’s website – “DIANA TOP: Particularly attractive neckline slightly fitted top.” Adding to that a bit, This is a sleeveless, semi-fitted v-neck top. Sizing: 6-24. I made a 10 Fabric Used: Petal Drops Rayon Jersey in Red … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews, StyleArc | 9 Comments

And the Winner Is…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Mandy B! I’m not a fan of WIWT posts, but I’ll make an exception this once. I’m wearing the dress that started it all. Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti. You can see their first appearance In This Post Thanks to all again. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Giveaway | 12 Comments

5 Years Ago Today…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I put This Post up on my blog, and Gorgeous Fabrics was off and running! To celebrate, today at 3:00, DS the Younger will pull a name from a hat and one lucky person will win a $250 gift certificate! … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics | 7 Comments

I’m Not Really Bad, I’m Just Drawn That Way…

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

. . . Oh who am I kidding? Selfish Seamstress is right. I’m pure and unadulterated eeeeevil. Fabric world domination shall be mine, I say! Speaking of which, the birthday sale at Gorgeous Fabrics is going strong! 25% off almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Sites to See | 7 Comments

Happy Birthday to Gorgeous Fabrics! And an Update on the Ballroom Dress

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Tatiana’s dress is all done, yay! I won’t do a full-on pattern review, because I didn’t really use a pattern, more like I morphed a bunch of different patterns into the finished product. Plus, you’ve seen it throughout its genesis. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballroom, Fabrics | 9 Comments

Almost There on the Ballroom Dress, and Something Serious

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here are a couple of pictures of the work in progress. Front: And back: Tatiana is coming over to try it on tomorrow. I’m going to put a pair of criss-crossing straps from the shoulder to the mid back, just … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballroom, Sewing | 5 Comments

A Quick Update on the Ballroom Dress

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I was out of town on Monday and Tuesday. I attended a fabric show (a story for a later time, but it wasn’t what I hoped, alas). Let me tell you, Tuesday was a tough day to be a Patriots … Continue reading →

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Another Ballroom Dress

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

The talking heads are yapping away pre-Superbowl (GO PATS!!!!), and there’s still an hour to go, so I figured I’d give you an update on what I’m working on. The Chanel jacket is on hiatus for a couple of days. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | 3 Comments

Say What?!

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Every morning, I read two newspapers: the Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe. I figure the truth lies somewhere in between. Well, this morning there was an article in the Wall Street Journal Off Duty section titled, “Better Beauty … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Home Dec | 16 Comments