Category Archives: BCC

Misson Maxi/McCalls 6556 in Action!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Last night was the Winchester Hospital gala, and we had a great time! The party was a blast, but man, I’m too old to party like a rock star any more. I now have several requests for McCalls 6556 for … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, McCalls, Sewing | 5 Comments

$3595!!!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wow – with all the hurricane Sandy “excitement”, I never got around to posting the final tally from October. Thanks to everyone who purchased Gorgeous Fabrics last month, we will make a donation of $3,595.00 to the Winchester Hospital Breast … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, Charity | 3 Comments

Pattern Reviews, Sort Of – Gala Dress Finished!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I can’t believe it. The gala is 4 weeks from today, and for the first time ever I’ve finished my outfit well in advance. This year I decided to go for comfort and ease over couture. I’ve made both of … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, Jamie Christina, McCalls, Patterns | 16 Comments

The Gala Top is Done!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Here it is on Shelley. I’ll do a review when the dress is finished Holy cow – can it be? I’m done with my dress sooner than the night before????? Woot woot! Happy sewing!

Posted in BCC, Fabrics, McCalls | 4 Comments

Gala Dress Part Deux – Choosing the Pattern

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I loved Allyn’s suggestion – using Jamie Christina’s Mission Maxi as the under-dress. It appeals to me on several levels. First, it’s bra-friendly. Second, I’ve made it once, so I already have the FBA and other adjustments. Third, I know … Continue reading →

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Welcome to October! You may be aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You may also be aware that I am a breast cancer survivor, so this is a highly personal message today. Ladies, if you are over the … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, Charity | 5 Comments

Next Up – The Winchester Hospital Gala Dress!

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

This year I decided to go the easy route. I’m going to make a dress from a pattern that I already made once, McCalls 6556. This time, I’m taking their suggestion to make it as a top. I’ll lengthen the … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, McCalls | 5 Comments

The Big Reveal

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

The gala was a blast, Pippa was a hit. Review to come later, I gotta get back to Susan’s class. Need coffee… Happy sewing!

Posted in BCC, Couture, StyleArc | 36 Comments

Did I Tell You, I Work Best on a Deadline?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I sewed like the wind, Esmerelda. Well, maybe it was more like the breeze. But every free minute I had today, I worked on Pippa. Thanks to BFF Barb who left a message asking, ” I just wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Pippa Progress

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

After doing one final muslin over the weekend I cut into the silk Sunday and late yesterday. The good thing about making several muslins of a garment before you cut into the fashion fabric is that, once you do, the … Continue reading →

Posted in BCC, Couture, StyleArc | 6 Comments