November 28, 2008

THANK GOD FOR BEING ABLE TO STAY AT HOME...

I thought I'd do a quick post just before I start my next project. Although I didn't announce it beforehand, this is a long totally dedicated sewing weekend. I had to tear myself away from the sewing room to make the sweet potato and broccoli and rice casseroles that I had to take to the Thanksgiving dinner that I was invited to (which by the way was way FAB). I excused myself to come home at a reasonable hour to ... you know what... get back into the sewing room. Soooo I wanted to share what I've worked on thus far this weekend while watching the Macy's parade (and I'm still scoring high on the believe-0-meter if you know what I mean), Miracle on 34th Street, and episodes of the Thorn Birds (there's nothing like my 13" TV in the sewing room, unless it the one in the kitchen).


Next I paired these two patterns together by making the jacket from this vogue pattern and my TNT long sleeved knit top from the Newlook pattern. I made this from a real mystery fabric that I got at Hancock's about a year ago and never could make up my mind what to make with it. I finally decided on pairing these two patterns to use it. Talk about stretchy! I really wanted to ditch this project right in the middle, but figured since I was about half way through it I might as well finish it up. I will wear it, but I will NEVER buy this type of stretchy fabric ever again.

14 comments:

  1. It's so nice to hear you are getting some quality time in sewing. Even though you say you don't like the fabric the top looks great on you.
    I also love the jacket combination. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Can you send ME some sewing mojo?? LOL

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  3. Oh, it's been so much fun to see your sewing production going full force. I love the tops you've been making!

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  4. Girl,you are on fire! I like both of these tops.I'm glad you are having a good time sewing.I'm enjoying visiting my family but you are making miss my sewing time.LOL

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  5. Glad you had a fab Thanksgiving.

    Like Adrienne can you send me some sewing mojo. I have a dress that has been cut out and laying on my sewing table all week...lol

    I guess its all the knitting that I've been doing.

    Nice garments.

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  6. Oh! Fay, you are so quick:-) I like both your tops (also the b/w from the earlier post) and the jacket, nice to know that somebody's mojo is still there, LOL!!!! Enjoy the weekend and Happy Thanksgiving.

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  7. What a pretty neckline on the top! I love it!

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  8. I really like these two pieces together...sorry the fabric gave you such a fit!

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  9. Very nice combo. I can never get over how fast you sew!

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  10. Whoo! Faye! You are working!!! Love the top and the jacket!!

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  11. very very cute blouse
    I wish i had time to sew this past weekend...

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  12. I love that blue. It looks great on you.

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  13. Nice pieces. Girl, now I feel like I want to hurry home and start working on one of the pieces cut projects waiting for me. lol

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