My sewing mind keeps wandering… I keep thinking about these blouse patterns, wondering if I can add a slightly shaped collar to the blouse with the modified neckline. Bonni sent me some great ideas about drafting the modcloth dress and now I’m eager to try those out.
And even though I know I have far too many patterns and far too much fabric to make use of I keep getting distracted by new things. Does anyone else think the recent McCalls and Butterick patterns have been super cute? I love a lot of their casual patterns. How rooish are these two:
Last month I fed my fabric addiction by ordering swatches. The pant fabrics I looked at seemed like they were going to pill on the first washing, but some of the knits were yummy:
I’m thinking about the dress above in the red and green flower print with a cardigan made of olive jersey. Item number 104 on my to-make list.
Kyle | 02-Jun-12 at 4:56 am | Permalink
I hear you! I don’t need any more patterns, but just this week I bought 9 McCall’s patterns at the Joann’s $1.99 sale. I went in for one dress and one shirt I saw at PR weekend, came away with 7 others, mostly dresses, all of which were super cute! I don’t think I’ve ever bought so many McCall’s at one time in my life; usually it’s Simplicity and New Look that I’m into. I know what you mean about item #104, I’m in the same boat.
Kyle | 02-Jun-12 at 5:04 am | Permalink
p.s. i finally have the right size for B4789–it is number 2 in the queue!
Judi | 02-Jun-12 at 7:14 pm | Permalink
Fabric stash and patterns…your own little gold mine. You can ‘shop’ at home when you’re in the mood to sew.
Lakaribane | 09-Jun-12 at 1:24 pm | Permalink
I had to play catch up on your posts. Congratulations on the show, you got a shout out from Elizabeth @ Sewn. I’m so proud of you.
Re: fabric and stash, I can’t help you there. Have you seen my recent posts? Well, I bought a few more cuts since, LOL!
I’m just waiting for exam season to be over. Did I tell you I teach part time? High school kids, the egos! the laziness! the can-do attitude/dellusions! And yet I love them still…
That patchworky knit and the last one with the rounded lozanges, too cute!
Bonni | 17-Jun-12 at 10:38 am | Permalink
Beautiful knit prints! My advice about the patterns and fabric addiction: Never feel guilty about indulging a bit. It feeds your soul! What’s better than that? And as far as addictions go, fabric and patterns are rather benign (and a relative bargain)!