Saturday, August 16, 2014

A Style-Arc Pattern for Free - Ann's T-Top

Hi all,

Don't know what you have planned for a Saturday; but I plan to sew for a bit, go to the local Wa-Shonaji quilt show at the Blair Caldwell Library in Denver, and then prepare for the classes that I am teaching this fall.

As I was organizing my sewing strategy yesterday, I am across a free pattern offer from Style-Arc and Gorgeous fabrics.  It's the Ann's T-Top:






I've been wanting to try one of the patterns since I've heard several online sewing buddies give Style-Arc patterns good reviews.  The pattern only takes 1 yard of fabric.  The 
price is that I signup for the emails.

I'm not sure how long it will be available, but I've already. I requested a 10; but they also send you additional patterns for 1 size above and below the one you requested!

Well off I go to sew.

Happy Sewing . . . .

 

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Vogue Fall 2014 V9201 - The vintage version


As I looked at te new Vogue lineup for Fall 2014.  I found this pattern:  
I immediately decided that I wanted a copy of this pattern.  However, as I perused my Vintage Pattern stash.  I came across this mail order pattern.

It looks a lot like the Vogue pattern above.  The key difference between the two is that the Vogue version is more fitted. The plus side is that the vintage version will be easier to make.   I'm thinking that I'll have to add this to my vintage sewing list.

What's the saying, "Everything Old is New Again!!"

Happy Sewing . . . ..

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Vintage Sewing Pledge 2014

Just recently I cam across the Vintage Sewing Pledge (badge is in my side menu). The pledge is to make at least 5 sewing patterns in 2014.  I'm a little late joining; but don't think I'll have a problem meeting the pledge.

The blog is written by Marie at "A Stitch Odyssey". 

The patterns that I am considering making and already have the fabric allotted for: 

Vogue 794 (which has recently be reprinted by Vogue; I got my hands on this little beauty a couple of years ago):



The other pattern I'm looking at is Vogue 1194.  I finally found a artificial black fur (that looks real!) to put on the end of the scarf.  And as natural, I have an overstock of wool in my stash to use for it.
 
 
Another pattern that I have fabric for is Vogue 7190:
 
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Finally, I'm also hoping to get to this Advance 9522: 
 
 
 
Wish me luck and I'll let you know how it goes!
 
Happy Sewing . . . . .