Last week in the OC

Well this is my last week in the OC. I could not end my trip here without going to down town LA to the fabric stores. I had a list of stores that I wanted to visit courtesy of pattern review. When I got there the list totally went out the window. It was incredible. I have been looking for the new striped fabric for a boyfriend jacket, found it paid 17.00 a yard for it but because I had been looking I didnt care. Look at this lace I got for a dress. The picture dosent do it justice. I am makeing a dress I plan to line it with black. And not to mention that they bargain with you, AND they don't charge any tax.

Check this lace out. They wanted 35.00 a yard for it. I said no that's OK this is the 1st store I have visited so I will  shop around . He said make me an offer. I told him 15.00 he said no, but, I can let you have it for 20.00. What a deal.

Also remember my 1 yard Donna Karen Top. Well I got these knits for 3.99 per yard.

Overall I only spent around 110.00 and for that I got 4 tops 2 dresses and 3 jackets. I have have to show you the stripe that I purchased another time.

I will say this in BOLD If you ever go to LA make your business to go to the fashion district.

I cant wait to get back in my sewing room. I am so very inspired.....

  

Micheal Levine store, closest thing to MOOD

NYC Again

I went back to NYC we took the grand kids for the 4th. Still no opportunity to go fabric shopping. It was so hot. And I was suffering from some serious jet lag. I did however I did get a chance to go to  Pacific Trimming. OMG they have everything thing you can image in this store. I purchased zippers, frog closures, trim, and some really unique buttons (like I need more buttons).

 I have noticed a lot of lace and eyelet dresses and tops. Although I have a few eyelet dresses I am dyeing to get back home to make a lace top. I am going fabric shopping next weekend in downtown LA I am hopeful that I will find some.
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