Thursday, May 26, 2011

What I dream of making

Lately I have been spending quite a lot of time checking out other blogs. I fell in love with so many projects and them found myself going to the art store, Michael's, and scrap booking stores to get ALL the supplies that I needed to make these things. I couldn't believe that there are products out there that I did not know about! 

Here a just a few of them:

This pillow is made of recycled materials from Allison Burke.




 

This necklace from Running with Scissors only my will be blue.

 




LWP_LBH_10
This flower pot from Lolly chops.


 



Try my hand at some hand designs on a skirt.






 
Art quilt-
Start an Art Quilt - idea from Donna Downy






And a lampshade like this one from Tatertots and Jello.


Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!  I plan to make all of these this weekend!!! Not really, but a gal can dream can't she.

Happy Sewing,
Michele P

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

What to wear to NYC??

Our ASG chapter sponsored a trip to NYC garment district last Saturday.  I have been in a tizzy trying to decide what to make and wear.  I imposed several conditions on the garment:

1. Must be fabric in my stash

2. If possible, fabric I purchase in NYC on a previous trip

3. Comfortable and breathable

4. Fashionable and have an element that I spied while inspiration shopping

5. Flattering ( always a challenge)


I managed to meet most of my criteria with the exception of #2.  This first jacket I started was from NYC fabric, but turned out to be too HOT!  You know women of a certain age must be concerned with temperature and fiber content! That jacket will be a fall project and will be showcased in a later post.

This is what I came up with and must say I was quite pleased.
(1) The fabric came from a little store in Harrisonburg, VA. 
(3) Fiber content is Rayon so it is light and breathable. 
(4) I used the back bow treatment that we spied on many jackets. ( 5) Well, that one I will leave up to you.

Front of Jacket



Back With Bow




Showing how the tie goes through an opening in the princess seam



You know I must add a little suzh to the back neck



Sleeve detail



Showing how the front is cut in one big square to create the drape



These are the beads I used on the sleeves and neck - I did purchase them in NYC on a previous trip.



I struggled with the sleeve treatment and  the belt.  After several failures, I came up with  the idea of taking some faux leather (a gift from Deb) and cutting  a 1 1/2 inch wide strip of fabric and put in on the leather, then folded the leather over the fabric and topstitched three times to create a belt that had substance yet was flexable and comfortable.  Also, a note that the fabric is two sided making the front drape more interesting.

I am so pleased with this top that I plan to make another in linnen for the dog days of summer.

Hope you like it, if you do please leave a comment or check a box on the comment section.

Sew Happy,.
Michele P

Friday, May 13, 2011

Tale of Three totes - part trois

This is the third bag in the series!  All three are from my same basic pattern.  This one was inspired by a Valentino bag that Dr. P gave me for Christmas last year.

Here is my version:



Bag Back

Close up of the tag on the back

Side of bag 



I hope you have enjoyed the tale of three totes.  If you have been inspired, please leave me a post or check off a box in the comment section.


Happy Sewing,
Michele P




Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Tale of Three Totes - part du

This is the second of the three project totes I made.

 I had so much fun with this one. 

The fabric is fantastic - it is Alexander Henry "Home Sewing Is Easy Fabric Retro 24".  






Front of Tote






I can't just make a tote - I must add some interest.  This is on the front - a small label that says create joy and a pewter bee.




A small charm of a martini glass.





Sorry this is blurry - but I wanted to show the thread spool button



Inside of bag - my label I made on my Janome embroidery machine


Inside with the same pocket treatment as the first bag - You can see that this is a working project bag



Hope you are inspired to make a project tote - if you do please let me know, I would love to post them.

Happy Sewing,
Michele P


Sunday, May 1, 2011

Royal Wedding and our Hat Party

What An Event!

Royal Wedding official photo album





One of my BFFs had a Royal Wedding viewing party. What an event it was. We were required to wear a hat. Before I show you ours, I thought I would show you theirs!


Best Looking Couple
Great Fascinator

Right up there with the most unusual
What do you think the Queen was thinking?

Are these girls triplets?

I love this one!




Now for a few Laughs!





                                       The Queen of Star Jordan graced us with her presence.



                                                            Our Hostess, Lady Fairfax


                                                             The Duchess of Alexandria

The Countess of  Eagle Rock



Crown Princess of Fair Lane 


I hope you had as much fun watching the wedding as we did!

Happy Sewing,
Michele P
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