Monthly Archives: March 2012

Pattern Review – McCalls 6506 Dress

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Just in time for the weather in Boston to drop from the upper 70s to 20 degrees, I finished my summer dress! Pattern Description: MISSES’/MISS PETITE DRESS: Dress has collar, collar/front band, fitted bodice with darts stitched on right side … Continue reading →

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A New Tool, and Snoop Shopping

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Phyllis turned me on to the hams at Stitch Nerd. Needless to say, they appeal to my inner Pressinatrix. And she makes contoured hams! Those have become as rare as hen’s teeth, and I have scoured eBay for ages trying … Continue reading →

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A Diversion

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I attached the collar to the dress, now I have to do buttons and buttonholes. But that has to wait until this weekend, because tonight, we’re going to see DS the Elder in “Kiss Me, Kate”! DH and I went … Continue reading →

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WIWoT

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

No, not What I Wore Today. What I’m Working on Today! I’ve been sneaking home at lunchtime to work on a summer dress. Given that it’s been in the upper 70s all week (say whaaaat?), I’ve been in the mood … Continue reading →

Posted in McCalls, Sewing | 7 Comments

Pop Quiz!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Okay, kids. Here’s a question for you. In a woven fabric, with no Lycra in it, which grain, lengthwise or crosswise, has the least amount of stretch? (insert “Jeopardy” theme music here) Okay everyone, pencils down. The answer is… Lengthwise! … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yesterday I gave you some funnies to use if you were out last night, today I want to tell you a funny story. The June after I graduated college, my sisters, Marie and Carole, went to Ireland. They wanted me … Continue reading →

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This Is Something I Would Like To Learn

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Over on Stitchers Guild, someone asked a question about beading, and I was reminded that I really, really would love to learn tambour beading. I had all the supplies at one point, but I was working in high tech, traveling … Continue reading →

Posted in Couture, Sewing | 7 Comments

An Early Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Happy St. Patrick’s day, a day early! I’m half Irish. My maternal grandmother hailed from Galway and my maternal grandfather from Waterford. But I don’t really care for corned beef and cabbage, though I do love corned beef hash. I … Continue reading →

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Woo Hoo!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I scored another small bolt, so I can make my couture dress. And I even left some for you! Wow, I didn’t even get back from lunch and it’s gone! Holy cow. Well, blame FB. The Peeps found out about … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Cotton Aisle

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Good morning, campers! I got the most lovely email today from a customer. I’m going to share part of it with you, because it’s the inspiration for this post: I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your … Continue reading →

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