Category Archives: Paco Peralta

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 →

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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 →

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Pattern Review – Paco Peralta Draped Top

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Subtitle: Paco Peralta – Patterns for the Sophisticated Woman Pattern Description: From Paco’s Etsy store: Sleeveless blouse with draped front; it can be made of silk or similar fabrics, including stretch fabrics (knits). The pattern is simple and easy to … Continue reading →

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Paco Peralta Drape Front Top v.2 – Medium is Much Better

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I did one more muslin of Paco’s Drape Front Top, this time in a size medium. Much better. I can’t take a self portrait to save my life, but this gives you an idea. The wrinkles on the torso and … Continue reading →

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Muslin of the Paco Peralta Drape-Front Top

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I just did a quick and dirty muslin of Paco Peralta’s Drape Front Top. This is kind of a non-review, but let me tell you – it’s beautifully drafted and sews together like a dream! Based on my bust measurement, … Continue reading →

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Still Lurking About

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Haven’t disappeared completely… Continue reading →

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Progress is Being Made, and a Little Contest!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Wherein Ann unburies herself from the holiday flotsam and jetsam. Continue reading →

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Paco Peralta Muslin is Done!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Miss me? I’ve missed you! Seriously – I have. I’ve been trying to keep up with: work, life, kids, home, marriage, Christmas shopping, and everything else. So guess what hasn’t been getting much attention? My Paco chaqueta. But I have … Continue reading →

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