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impulse coat

So...I bought the fabric on Friday afternoon, had it washed, cut, and started Friday night...pretty much completed it on Saturday night...wore it to church on Sunday, then came home and added buttons. Whew!

Yes, there are buttons on the front. Can't see them, ey? They are secret buttons. Ooh-ooh. Of course, that makes them a pain to fasten, but I'll get the trick of it I'm sure.

Oh, and then I decided to add these goofy buttons to the back. They keep the tie from wandering overmuch.

I'm thinking about changing the front tie to a buckle, but am afraid that will look dorky. And it already takes me long enough to do up the inverse buttons. Any thoughts?

red dress glory

I'm so glad that my sewing room is back up and running again.

Check this vintage square-necked sheath, modelled so wonderfully by its happy new owner. So cute! With the awesome print, it's hard to tell--but check out the flap pocket on the right side. And stretch cotton--definitely my favorite fabric to work with at the moment.

In fact, it was so fun and cute, Gladys didn't want to take it off. We had quite the little photo shoot. Work it, Gladys, work it!

possibilities

Well, Juliet's in the shop getting a tune-up, since I figured as I was moving, I wouldn't be sewing for a little while.
Of course, now I really really want to. But I don't have much longer to wait. She should be done by next week--and by then I should have my new sewing room in tolerable order.

And when I do...



Let's just say that this is a distinct possibility. Not for myself, but for another tallish gal at work who is just as fed up with how store-bought dresses fit as I am.
Oh, this will be fun! I want to fabric-shop for it right now!
Insert massive gleeful chuckle here.

wedding dress curtains

So...last Thursday I became the proud owner of my first house! Life is somewhat crazy and the sewing adventures will have to take the backseat for a little while...at least until I've unpacked in my new sewing room. (Which might become orange, if all goes well!)

However, my new house did sport these absolutely lovely layers of lacy curtains, circa 1968, and they just beg to be turned into something with high levels of awesomeness. I was wracking my creative brain, and then it hit me--there's enough curtain in the living room alone to make a wedding dress! A lovely, lacy, and slightly polyester gown of elegance and high style.


Or at least it would be lacy and polyester. Should I go for it? I have always enjoyed The Sound of Music. Here's my chance to give Maria a shout-out.

the apron parade, part 3

Kristin's not quite sure about that spoon, but her apron sure looks fabulous!
Let's put that spoon in a safer place...

Kristin is one of the lucky few who has received not one but TWO aprons. I recommend wearing both at once for a hard-core fashion statement.

the apron parade, part 2

Lizzie posing so wonderfully in her half-apron (ask her about the other half sometime) with Gladys, who is wearing the apron soon to be given to...another Liz!

And here's the other side of it. I'm getting addicted to reversibles. Though my favorite part is definitely the yellow ruffle.