October 28, 2016

WORK WEAR WEDNESDAY & SEWING UPDATE...

...you can't imagine how good it feels to get back into my sewing realm!  Two projects completed in one week - although they're from the same pattern.  First, Work Wear Wednesday
Red turned out to be just the right color for me and went well with existing self made black slacks.  Red and black is such a winning combination - my red Vogue 9201 and my new black 2017 Jaguar XL.  (Just kidding) $74.000 for a car is a deal breaker for me (hahaha).


Nothing like a little fun...
Sewing Update:  As I said, two projects completed this week.  A repeat of Vogue 9204
 It was a little tricky sewing this Ditzy Silk that's actually 100% polyester - it was silky smooth, but quite slippery and did not press well at all - but I made it through.  Now I can file this pattern away for a while and move onward with my next project.

SLEEVE CONSTRUCTION TIP:  You might already know, but just in case you don't, always sew with the sleeve down - next to the feed dogs.  The feed dogs actually help to ease in extra fullness while sewing...

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32 comments:

  1. Irene10/28/2016

    Love your choice of accessory for your outfit! Perfect match.
    Your new top looks really lovely on you.

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  2. Bunny10/28/2016

    The red is awesome on you. Love that top! Goes great with your new Jag!

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  3. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)10/28/2016

    Both tops are beautiful! Glad you made the second one so that you're back into your sewing flow.

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    1. Faye Lewis10/29/2016

      Thank you Carolyn it really does feel wonderful!

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  4. Nursebennett10/28/2016

    Dang it! I'm just over in Alabama and was about to suggest you come on over in that baby and pick me up! Great looking outfit! The car isn't bad either!

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    1. Faye Lewis10/29/2016

      Thank you Nursebennett! I would have certainly picked you up for a spin.

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  5. Sarah Liz10/29/2016

    Faye, you come alive in Coral, it suits you nicely - as does the whole blouse. Nice to dream about cars we can't afford..

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  6. Regina Gee10/29/2016

    Wearing that lovely coral top you are the perfect spokeswoman for Jaguar and they should gift you that car!!!! (Hahaa) The print top is very nice also. Happy sewing, Faye.

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    1. Faye Lewis10/29/2016

      Thank you Regina. Nice apron you made this week too!

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  7. Unknown10/29/2016

    Beautiful blouse! There's something very elegant about a red & black combination. You look great in the tie-neck blouse style.

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    1. Faye Lewis10/29/2016

      Thank you Samina! I really enjoyed wearing the blouse.

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  8. Cindy10/29/2016

    Love your red blouse! It looks wonderful on you! The patterned one is pretty, too, but not nearly as fun. It is a very figure flattering style. Very nice work!

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  9. Hélène10/29/2016

    Both blouses are lovely! But I can't look away from the first one accessorized with the Jag. A++!

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  10. Kyle10/30/2016

    Great makes Faye!! And a cool car to boot!

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  11. Marjie10/30/2016

    Love the red top, and the car looks good on you! I'm sure the owner will be happy to share ;-)

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  12. The Sewing CPA10/30/2016

    I love the red top - it suits you so well and the color looks great!

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  13. Remembering..OZ10/30/2016

    Look at your sassy self...your outfit is really a good fit for you as well as your new ride. And since you are going to make a trip you can come one down here to Texas and pick me up for a road trip too. Good tip did not know.

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    1. Faye Lewis10/30/2016

      Thank you Diane. Is there a back way to Texas? - I don't do interstate very well (hahaha).

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  14. Sheila10/31/2016

    Lovely tops and reminds me I need to sew a few.

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  15. Tomasa11/01/2016

    Both tops are fabulous, especially that vibrant red one! Goes perfect with your fancy car :)

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    1. Faye Lewis11/06/2016

      The red one is my favorite Tomasa!

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  16. calico fabric11/06/2016

    Super cute top! I love the print.

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    1. Faye Lewis11/06/2016

      Thank you Calico Fabric!

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    2. Faye Lewis11/06/2016

      Calico Fabric thanks for looking in here! I just checked out your website and love your fabrics!

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