As I mentioned before, one of my 2010 goals is to make more time for sewing. Part of the reason for my renewed enthusiasm is that my friend Maggie just started sewing and there is nothing more contagious than the enthusiasm of a new sewer.
Friday after work be drove out to Stanford and visited the newly-expanded fabric section of Marden’s (a local surplus/salvage chain). Rows upon rows of fabric, most priced at $2.99 a yard. Let us just say that our cart was pretty fully by the time we hit the cutting table. I whedled my selection down to the five pieces above. I already have plans for a few of the cuts (from left to right):
The green on the bottom I hope to make into the Ceylon pattern from Collette Patterns.
Some kind of dress, but I’m sure yet- any suggestions are welcome!
The next two pieces will likely be tops of some sort.
The yellow piece second from the top is going to be a flouncy skirt of some kind, with a dark navy contrast
The flowered piece on the top I’d like to make into a version of this top.
I also just finished drafting a simple A-line skirt from my new favorite craft book – Design It Yourself Clothes, I’m hoping to work my way through the book over the course of the year. Now I just need to solve that pesky sewing machine problem 9 but the research is on!)
February 1, 2010 at 9:11 PM
Wow, that’s ambitious! And the fabrics are just lovely!
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February 2, 2010 at 6:23 AM
It’s only ambitious if you think I’m going to finish them anytime soon – which is quite unlikely to happen 🙂
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February 2, 2010 at 1:42 AM
I love the yellow fabric!
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February 2, 2010 at 7:13 AM
All that fabric is beautiful, I’m jealous!
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February 3, 2010 at 3:27 AM
I love that blue floral fabric. I look forward to seeing your makes.
x
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February 4, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Hi I’m Shannon and I’m addicted to sewing and fabric. Nice to meet you!
Love the fabrics and don’t you just love it when they are on sale too??? Can’t wait to see the finished project. Sew On!
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February 8, 2010 at 1:14 PM
You remain the craftiest, cleverest person I know.
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February 13, 2010 at 2:25 PM
I love the purple sweater and the jumper is so cute!
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February 20, 2010 at 4:22 PM
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August 7, 2014 at 1:59 PM
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