Category Archives: Fabrics

Tuesday Miscellany

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Howdy, campers! It’s been quite the week around here. DS the eldest graduated high school with honors on Sunday… Now that the graduation celebrations are all past us, I have the next project on the cutting table. StyleArc’s Heather dress. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fabrics, StyleArc | 6 Comments

Not So Much of a Pattern Review – Simplicity 5581 Men’s Top

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’ve made this pattern many, many times, but not recently. It’s one of DH’s favorites, and my go-to pattern for Aloha shirts for him. I’ll spare you too many details, since it’s a repeat, but here’s the Reader’s Digest version … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Reviews, Simplicity | 14 Comments

Milly Top on the Hoof

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

This week was… it was a week. There was some wonderful stuff that went on – the HS band went to Disney, and we got to see DS the elder lead the band as they marched down Main Street, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Burda, Fabrics, Miscellaneous | 5 Comments

Pattern Review – StyleArc Karen Walking Shorts

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: Stylish, comfortable walk short with side angled pocket, belts loops and optional jetted back pockets. Can I just tell you? One of my favorite things about StyleArc patterns, besides the superb drafting, is learning new sewing dialect. No … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Reviews, StyleArc | 8 Comments

Pattern Review – BurdaWOF 08-2011 121 Tunic

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Ah, Burda, how you taunt me. Every time I am tempted to make one of your patterns, I am confronted with your spaghetti bowl of patterns that I have to trace off. And then I have to add seam allowances. … Continue reading →

Posted in Burda, Fabrics, Reviews | 27 Comments

Everyone Gets a Pony!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Well that was informative. Thank you all for your comments, emails and votes about Fabric of the Day emails. A couple of people suggested adding an opt-in mailing list at Gorgeous Fabrics. Of course – why didn’t I think of … Continue reading →

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FotD Emails – Yea or Nay?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

ETA 4/3/13: Thanks for your input everyone! I’m closing comments now. You can see my latest post for the results of this highly unscientific survey. Thanks again! Good morning campers! Many of you received email from me yesterday about a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Gorgeous Fabrics!!!

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

It was 6 years ago this week (yesterday, to be specific) that I put This Blog Post up and sold my very first bolt of fabric. What a wonderful 6 years it has been! Through ups (lots!) and downs (only … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – Vogue 8825 Dress

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Subtitle: Never Give Up; Never Surrender! (Can anyone name the reference? 100 points on the nerd scale if you can!) Several people have made this dress. The version that inspired me most was Cennetta’s fabulous version from late fall. I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Reviews, Vogue | 31 Comments

Pattern Review – Butterick 5678 Shirt

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: MISSES’/MISSES’ PETITE SHIRT AND SASH: Semi-fitted shirt has shoulder princess seams and stitched hems. B: button tab belt carriers. C: roll up option with button tab on sleeve. A/B, C, D cup sizes. I made view B, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterick, Fabrics, Reviews | 19 Comments