Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Baby almost here

6612 Mc Calls
 My daughter in law is pregnant so I made a few maternity tops for her. The 1st one I used McCall's 6612. This pattern was suitable for maternity, but now a days the mommys are showing that tummy so just about any pattern these days is suitable, as long as it stretch. I love this fabric it looks like Missoni and it sews beautifully. I did have to change the needle twice. I love the elastic on the side.
The next top I used old fateful Donna Karen Vogue 1119. I have made this top so many times until I purchased some pattern paper and copied the pattern. This pattern is tattered so bad. I should get some cardboard and make this pattern. Its been discontinued so I cant purchase it any more. But I love it. Marci cant decide which one she likes the best. Which means I did my job.....


1119 Vogue




Monday, February 11, 2013

Color

I am looking on line trying to get some inspiration. I came across Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2013 collection. I have always liked her clothes. I love her use of color in this collection. Now the pink and lime are two of my favorite colors to wear together. I have been also known to sport the yellow and turquoise. But the red and turquoise would be new to me. I am going to go through my stash to see what I have to work with. (as soon as I get through making some maternity tops for my daughter-in-law LOL) 



Which of these color combination will you be wearing this spring????

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Good Bye RTW

I have given up buying Ready-to-Wear clothing for one year in favor of making my clothes. I joined   Goodbye Valentino site. I am refraining from buying ALL outerwear, dresses, tops, pants, shorts, sweaters, coats, exercise clothes, jeans and bathing suits. So I will continue to do my window shopping on line any copying what I see. Although after joining the site,  I did order 2 pair of shoes from 6pm, because you can buy all the shoes you want LOL.
I have had my eye on this St John jacket that retails for 1295.00. I purchased similar fabric while in LA last summer.

I am going back on the road in March so I know this is going to be a challenge. While on the road I could not sew, so I shopped.  
So with that said, stay tuned

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