Category Archives: Patterns

StyleArc Paris Dress Muslin

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pippa is still on the table getting work done to her, but I’m hoping to start cutting into the lining this week. In the meantime, I need a black dress. I have a couple, but they are both sleeveless, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, StyleArc | 10 Comments

Look What the Mailman Brought Today!

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Famous Frocks – Patterns and Instructions for Recreating Fabulous Iconic Dresses By Sara Alm & Hannah McDevitt I am especially grooving on the Rita Hayworth, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Diana Ross and Farrah Fawcett looks. I’ll devour it today and report … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Patterns | 7 Comments

Pattern Review – BurdaStyle 12-2009 133 Cape

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Background: I saw this pattern in the 12/2009 issue, and I wanted to make it up to wear that winter. Alas, thanks to some health stuff, I never got around to making the cape. But after working on Tatiana’s dress, … Continue reading →

Posted in Burda, Patterns, Reviews | 20 Comments

Pattern Review: Burda 7918 Men’s Pants

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Let me give you the background story. DS the eldest is the junior drum major for his high school band (woo hoo!). The band has two drum majors: senior and junior. Never before in the history of Project Runway! the … Continue reading →

Posted in Burda, Patterns, Reviews | 19 Comments

Pattern Review: Self-Drafted Paso Doble Skirt

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

DS the younger, as you may know, does competitive ballroom dancing. Recently, Tatiana, his teacher, asked me if I would make her a skirt for Paso Doble. Paso Doble is a dance you only ever see in dance competitions. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Ballroom, Patterns, Reviews | 13 Comments

Pattern Review – StyleArc Hepburn Riding Skirt

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

StyleArc Hepburn Riding Skirt Pattern Description: Basic “A” line skirt with inverted front pleat and slant pockets suitable for any woven fabric. Sizing: 6-24. I made a 10. Fabric Used: Stretch Denim in Bright Indigo from Gorgeous Fabrics. It’s sold … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews, StyleArc | 12 Comments

Georgene’s Easy-Peasy Skirt

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

When I was in New York last, I was able to spend time with the delightful Sewing Diva, Georgene. She was wearing a skirt she had made that was so easy, I decided I had to try it. She was … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews, Tips | 15 Comments

Pattern Review – StyleArc Laura Knit Legging

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From the website, “LAURA LEGGING: Easy to make this pull on legging. Must be made in a knit stretch fabric.” Sizing: 6-30, I made a size 10. Fabric Used: Modal rayon jersey that I’ve had in my stash … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews, StyleArc | 12 Comments

Did You Get Yours Yet?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I got mine! Patterns, that is. Club BMV is having a huge sale through Saturday. For club members only, all patterns are $4.95 each (limit 10 per customer). Here’s what I got: I need a few fabulous dresses, ad this … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, McCalls, Patterns, Uncategorized, Vogue | 7 Comments

Pattern Review – Sewaholic Pendrell Blouse

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Edit on 6/27 Just so everyone is clear – in the intro to this review, while the quote was indeed direct from a friend (not in the industry, a home stitcher who is a really nice lady), she was not … Continue reading →

Posted in Patterns, Reviews | 13 Comments