More Lisette News

Alert reader Karen let me know that the Lisette patterns are up on the Simplicity website - hopefully they will be available when Joann's has a Simplicity sale in March!  She also suggested I search for the Lisette blog - here is the link - go check it out!

PS - I'm almost at my 200th post!!!  I never did anything to mark my 100th, so I'm going to do something special for this one...maybe a giveaway.........  :)  Stay tuned!  And thank you, Karen!

Craft Book Challenge - February

Whoa!  I completed the Craft Book Challenge for February just in the nick of time!  This is a clutch that I made for a birthday gift for one of my best friends.  I hope she likes it!  I used some of my favorite fabric - the bird print is from Joann's.  So is the polka dot - I have been searching every Joann's I come across for more of that purple dot print but I have had no luck!  This was definitely fun to make and it came out really cute - next time I would probably make it a little smaller and attach a wrist strap to it.  Now I have to figure out what to make in March!

Must Have....

These new patterns!  I read that Oliver + S was collaborating with Simplicity on a new line of patterns for women called Lisette.  I want them all!  Not sure when they are coming out, but as soon as they do...and Joann's has a Simplicity pattern sale....I will be adding these pretties to my collection :)

Flickr Favorites :: 8

1. Lola the Owl Pillow, 2. Cotton Candy Dress2, 3. Ice Stuff Messenger Bag, 4. Living Room, 5. charm school bag, 6. Pop Flower Quilt - detail, 7. pillow2, 8. Pouches, 9. Mug Rug

New Fabric

For some reason, I have lost my motivation to sew. So, in order to jumpstart it again, I did some fabric shopping yesterday! Joann's was have a President's Day sale, so I got some great deals. Plus, I had gift cards, so this little shopping spree didn't cost me a thing! Here's what I came home with......






















The black and blue leaf print will be used for a bag, and I had to replenish my supply of Apples and Pears. The white print with blue and red flowers is a jersey knit that was on the clearance rack. This will make a great summer top - probably using the same pattern as I did here - the striped fabric is a polyester suiting that was also on clearance. I will be using this to muslin some pants (someday!). The print on the right is my favorite - it's a matte jersey and it's so soft and fluid. It will probably make me crazy to sew it, but it was so pretty I had to get it!

I also picked up some patterns. I have always liked the skirt pattern on the right, so I figured I should grab it and add it to my collection. The Cynthia Rowley pattern I grabbed because I liked the simple jacket, although the dress is cute too. The jacket looked relatively easy and would be great for work. Now hopefully I will have the motivation to sew this weekend! I still need to finish off my cowl neck top, that is project #1! :)

Flickr Favorites :: 7

1. Circle skirt, 2. list taker, 3. Another McDonald's mug!, 4. Untitled, 5. Martini in Mustard Mini Curvy Envelope Clutch, 6. do. Good Stitches blocks for Alecia, 7. Rainbow Lazy Daisy 003, 8. zig zag tote, 9. hexagons in progress

New Bag

Finally finished my new bag today - made this one up using Simplicity 0483 (which is listed on their website under a different number).  It was a quick and easy bag to sew up and I'm loving it!   I love bags that are basically totes, but with a more interesting shape :)

Here is a shot of the lining.  The lining fabric is Alexander Henry.  I found this print ages ago at Joann's and it's been sitting in my stash waiting for a partner.  The exterior fabric is Amy Butler, which as I had written about earlier, I had a hard time finding a match for this print.  I'm really happy with the way these two paired up.  :) 



Flickr Favorites :: 6

1. Bitty Buttercup Bag #19 {fat quarter february day 2}, 2. Gemco and Pyrex , 3. Peanut the Wee Elephant, 4. fabric, 5. Kukubee: Medium Sushi Purse, 6. Pyrex Bowls - Set of Pnk Bowls, 7. pincushion, 8. Shhh...., 9. Sewing Machine Cover.

This Week

Finally picked out a lining for my bag. I found this Alexander Henry print in my stash - another good reason why I need to keep it neat! I'm hoping to finish this bag before I go away this weekend, but I don't know if I'm going to be able to....we'll see!

Golden Acorn!!! Found this 045 casserole at an antique shop for $9!!  I snatched it right up! It needs a little elbow grease to get it cleaned up but the print is in excellent condition. I love the gold-leaf Pyrex prints. :)

Found this Autumn Harvest 043 casserole at a thrift shop for $5!! It's in perfect shape except for one little chip under one of the handles. I love this size dish :)

Did a little baking in my Pyrex, too!  So far, a pretty good week :)

Sewing Summit

I just read about this and I really want to go!!!  I'm going to have to start saving some money :)  It looks like so much fun - check out the website here. 

Flickr Favorites :: 5

1. Pinks♥, 2. { fabric basket }, 3. Kitchen Reno '10, 4. Owl Softies: Stella & Stewart, 5. Hexie SWAP clutch, 6. posy tote, 7. Molly's Sketchbook: Tooth Fairy Bags, 8. big flower cake, 9. Shop Preview

(Another) Snow Day!

The snow moved into the Northeast a little sooner than I expected, so I took today off instead of tomorrow.  The snow turned to rain pretty quickly, but I did not even consider going to work!  There was relaxing and sewing to be done :) 

I whipped up another version of Vogue 8597 today :)  It took me about 2 hours to cut out and put this together, although I have not hemmed it and I want to redo the facing on the cowl.  But otherwise, I am super happy with it!  It's actually a dark navy color, the camera lightened it up quite a bit.  The whole thing was done up on my trusty serger, which really made it quick to sew.  I cannot recommend this pattern enough!

 

Next up is this purse pattern (I'm going to do the version on the top left).  I am desperate for a new bag.  When I was cleaning my sewing closet I realized I have a ton of this Amy Butler fabric, so I decided to use it right away.  I could never figure out what to use as a lining with it as the colors are quite different, so I'm just going to line the bag in the same fabric!  I've never done that before, but I think it will be an interesting look.  I'm hoping to cut this out and sew it up over the weekend!

February

I snapped this picture on my way to work a week or so ago....and we are expecting even more snow this week!  I'm planning a snow day for Thursday so hopefully I will get lots of sewing done! 

Some goals for February are:

• Sew an apron for a friend's mother
• Sew a bag for my cousin
• Sew a bag for myself!
• Make a few more pouches to sell
• Keep up with blogging (I did good in January - 13 posts!)
• Pick out and sew a project for the Craft Book Challenge
• Sew another cowl neck top from this Vogue pattern

That's about it - now that my sewing closet has been reorganized, I am more motivated than ever!  I can't wait til Thursday!  What are some of your goals or plans this month?