It's A Match: Iman Sequin Cardi Jacket and M6708

I was watching Iman Global Chic on HSN looking for inspiration and her Today's Special -Rock the Runway Sensational Sequin Jacket immediately reminded me of M6708-view E Cardi pattern. Exact details.  I must make one of these in a turquoise or purple. Iman's purple version sold out.


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M6708





SpandexHouse $15.00 per yard



SpandexHouse $15.00 per yard





Amazon.com $14.99 per yard





Fashion Fabric Club $4.95 per yard



What I like.......McCalls New Fall Patterns

I am pleased with many of the fall 2013 patterns that McCalls have released. First up the Fashion Star line have a few that I can see my self sewing up. I especially like the tips on how to make variations on the styles.


M6788




M6789

I don't have a need for an special occassion gown; however, I do love this one by Melissa Watson . I like the cowl drape in the back. It is beautiful.



M6791

I am plenty interested in the Plenty by Tracy Reese dress, especially the fabric that the sample was sewn up. Must look for something similar.



M6801

The tops are must for me. I love gorgeous femimine blouses with great details.

M6795

M6796

M6793

M6794


Can't wait until a pattern sale to add these to my collection.
Until next time...........

Pressing Matters

Every sewists know how important pressing is to sewing. Properly pressing a garment makes all the difference between homemade and handmade. Crisp seams and sharp pleats cannot be achieved without pressing. It is even worse when ones iron dies while sewing a project, Ugh..... Well I am experiences that right now. I am finding it really hard to iron without steam, because my iron no longer holds water. Using my fingers to "spray" water is not cutting it. Oh it still heats up, but without steam its difficult to get that professional look. So I've been shopping the interweb for a new budget-friendly new iron. One with verical steam capabilities. I have my eye on one, just need to pull the trigger and I need to do it very soooooooooooon.
Back to the interweb.......

While I Was On A Blogging Hiatus.....

Major changes went on in my craftroom: first I did four furniture redos.

I transformed  an old chest of drawers from blah to fab with spray paint, modge podge, and fabric. I also redid two sewing desks and a night stand.

And I welcomed a new sewing buddy to the craftroom a EuroPro sewing machine rescued before it could be given to goodwill by my special guy, he is so supportive of my crafts. I have a few more diys to show later in another post. These were the major projects.

Until next time.......

Product Review: Orgreenic Fry Pan

Hello,
I have been away form blogging for two years now ( my how time pass) but I am ready to try it again. While away I did do some crafting. I will have to update that in another ppost. But today I wanted to let my anger, or should I say review the Orgreenic Fry Pan.
Well, as per the manufacturers instructions, I seasoned the pan by coating the pan with oil and heating over med heat until smoking. Then let it cool and wipe away any excess oil using a paper towel.  When I tried to cook and egg like they did in the commercial, my egg stuck, clean up was horrible, I had to scrub the pan that claimed to be non stick and easy to clean. So I decide to re- season the pan and try again still the same results. I even end up melting the tip of a plastic spoon accidetntly mind you in the pan. Now I have a pan the I can't get the melted plastic out of and while trying to I scratched the surface of the pan and some of the green of the pan came off. Conclusion, I am throwing the pan away. What a waist.

Until next time, hopefully with something craft related, LOL

Faye Sewing Adventures is having a Give-a-way!

Head on over and enter Faye's Sewing Adventures' 4th year Blog-aversary give-a-way.  The prize is something that every sewer should have.

Have Sewn, But Not Ready to Post Yet.

I have sewn a burda sheath dress. I only have to hem the lining and hand stitch it to the garment lining. I am going to start on a jacket next. So I haven't been slacking. Hopefully I will be able to post pictures soon. I am also try my hand at my first knitting project. Measuring the yarn so that you have enough working yarn to cast on with a little more time consuming. In crocheting don't have to measure just start crocheting, LOL.
Well back to the measuring.
Keep on sewing