Lusting after fabric

For some reason every bolt of fabric I see at work is a potential Sorbetto Top.

Here are the fabrics I'm into these days:

Barbie Challenge: Cotton Casual

Cotton Casual

This is the first dress to be created in The Barbie Challenge. I am not particularly fond of strapless (or backless) dresses so I have decided to use McCall's pattern #M6599. What I love about this design is the color scheme: with the lemon yellow and orange ribbon set against B&W stripes. I also love the front inverted pleat in the skirt. Very lovely, and thanks to the Sorbetto Top I know how to achieve that look.

Above are some marvelous black and white stripped fabrics from The Fat Quarter Shop that I think would be perfect.

Today's goal:

I am determined to sew today. Even though there are plenty of other things that need doing, Eunice and I will create!
Now, which bias tape should I use?

Employee Perks

Lets take some time to admire this luxurious fabric that I got from work today. $2 got me a fat yard! A-maze-ing huh?
I'm planning on making another Sorbetto Top with it. The next three days are dedicated to the pursuit of happiness via sewing.

British Garden Party + A Free Pattern to Download

I have always felt I am more suited to a life of afternoon tea & scones, leafy green gardens and 18th century grandeur. I am speaking of course of the old english style of living; Laid back, delightfully humorous and thoroughly proper.

Of course I do not have the budget for such things but I do find them ever so inspiring.

Indian :)

And below are some fabrics from the fabulous Fat Quarter Shop that I think would compliment the Elegance of The Classic English Garden Party. Oh and here's something juicy! A Free Couture Dress pattern from V&A's Golden Age of Couture. I haven't had the pleasure of trying it out but a free pattern is always welcome in my collection and I know I'm not alone in this

On a personal note: I got a job! Starting Monday the 27th I am the proud employee of a fabric store! Of course, this is somewhat unlikely to be profitable since I will be tempted to spend every penny on fabric/notions/patterns/tools but I will try and be discerning with my employee-discounted purchases.

Treasures

Here are some of the treasures I have acquired lately.

Glamorous, no?

Deep Blue Divine

Luxe Gold Mesh

Rhinestone Bauble

Singer Sewing Spaces

The FW should arrive any day now and I can hardly wait (obviously).
Now, where to put it....

Since returning from KC (with a trailer and truck full to the brim with (my) stuff) my sewing area has been severely compromised. Unfortunately 'my' sewing area was never really mine to begin with since we are currently squatting/housesitting at the in-laws. Lately, I have been dreaming of a new, spacious, bright and personal area to drop anchor and spread out.

But enough about that. The reason for this post is to share some images of other peoples very enviable sewing areas.

My favorite! Clean, Functional, Vintage.

Very epic

Love this desk, hate that stool...

Just look at all that natural light. Jealous!

I think the FW & I would be happy in any of those spaces (especially the top image) but for the moment we will have to dream because the time to move is not upon us...yet.

Oh, but I do have some good news. I happened upon a 'Moving Sale' over the weekend and came away with two fabrics that are...amazing. A blue lace tulle fabulous and a gold mesh sort of thing. $1 total. Unbeatable.

The Fat Quarter Shop

Here are fabrics from The Fat Quarter Shop that I am in love with right now:

Adore

Love

Love

Adore

Adore

Adore

For good measure

Onwards

After putting in a full 6 hours at the home office yesterday, I was delighted to find that I still had the time/energy to print and cut a free pattern from Burdastyle. I chose the 'Marie' skirt because it looks simple and I love the pleats (did I mention it is free?). It's exciting to move on from the sorbetto tops for a bit. I loved making them but it's time for a new challenge. After looking over the pattern, I think the difficult parts will be the facings (because they always are) and finding the money to buy interfacing (yep, that's how broke I am). I have some thrifted fabric to make a muslin with so I can adjust the fit and get it just right. I'm excited!


Oh and also, I discovered a sweet online fabric store called 'The Fat Quarter Shop' - I like that name for a lot of reasons..and the fabric is pretty amazing. These are two that I LOVE just from the sale section. Oh to have money...

Amazing

So retro!