Monthly Archives: January 2013

LBD Progress So Far

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Couple of pictures, hopefully I’ll finish it tomorrow. More to come… Happy sewing!

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Eva Addendum, and Next Up

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Sherril commented on the fact that the gathers in my Eva top seemed to pretty much disappear. Here’s a picture of the pattern pieces for the bodice front and the neckband: As you can see, the pattern piece for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, StyleArc, Vogue | 6 Comments

Marfy Has a New Website!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Mary Beth at The Stitchery posted about this earlier, but I wanted to let my readers know as well. Marfy has seriously upgraded their website, and it’s a great improvement! For those who may be unfamiliar, Marfy patterns are high-fashion, … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Eva Knit Top

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From StyleArc’s website – This staple piece is a great wardrobe builder with comfort and style. Soft gathers over the bust stitched into the neck band makes this top very flattering for all sizes. 3/4 length sleeves allows … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Reviews, StyleArc | 8 Comments

Ann Tee Top Action Shots

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Can I just say? This is an incredibly comfortable fabric. And the top is great too! Happy sewing!

Posted in Sewing, StyleArc | 20 Comments

Pattern Review: StyleArc Ann Tee Top, Plus a Tutorial and Miscellany

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

About every two to three years, all my winter tops decide to commit mass suicide. Right on schedule, these past couple of weeks I’ve been finding holes in my tops, and some of them have just plain ol’ worn out … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews, Sewing, StyleArc, Tutorials | 13 Comments

Guess What Followed Me Home?

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Meet Bernie: Thanks to Phyllis, about once a month I trawl the local Craigslist listings. I look for industrial machines, hoping against hope that someone in Massachusetts will want to get rid of a Reece buttonholer for less than $100. … Continue reading →

Posted in Machines, Sewing | 12 Comments

Pattern Review: Vogue 8663 Dress

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Dresses A, B have fitted, pleated bodice, front neckline finished with bias tape, back zipper, flared skirt and stitched hems. A: armholes finished with bias tape. B: three-quarter length sleeves and purchased belt. Sizing: 6-22. I made a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Reviews, Vogue | 21 Comments

Pattern Review: Paco Peralta’s Apron Skirt

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

What happens when the boss lady comes down with the galloping crud and goes to work hacking up a lung? Let me tell you. The elves get all “go home and rest, we can take care of everything here.” So … Continue reading →

Posted in Paco Peralta, Patterns, Reviews, Sewing | 16 Comments

Wherein Colds are Suffered and Paco Takes a Back Seat

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

The title pretty much says it all. It’s cold and flu season in Boston right now, and it’s a doozy. Both my sons have the galloping crud that’s been making the rounds at the high school. I had hoped beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Paco Peralta, Sewing | 8 Comments