Posts Tagged ‘ blouse ’

Must…find…blouse pattern…for…fabulous…silk

  • April 29th, 2010
  • Posted in Help me

I bought ridiculous silk at the Vogue right before Christmas, two chunks of two yards each, from the $3 table. Bought one piece, realized folly, went back for a second. I haven’t found the right blouse pattern for it yet. Something super simple to show off the irregular pattern of the fabric. Something with a [ READ MORE ]

Wrapped up in purple, vol. 2

No wonder I couldn’t find this post! It never got published, and I made this little top from the purple wrap story, what, the summer before last?! I remember buying this purple geometric fabric at another Joann close to where I used to work on a winter weekend when it cost $1 a yard. Silly [ READ MORE ]

Cranky cranky cranky

My job’s had me in the worst mood lately. But since I actually have a job, and I collect a regular paycheck for doing what I studied to be, there’s no sense complaining. Maybe for a while, my sense of fulfillment will have to come from somewhere else.  Sewing makes me happy most of the [ READ MORE ]

Fitted: One giant purple silk blouse

My purple obsession is bordering on…obsessive. I am heeding advice to stock up while everyone thinks purple’s all fresh and trendy, for the days when my love is finally left alone. Grabbed up a size 22 shell at the thrifts for $2. It’s a beautiful purple color and it’s pure silky silk. The neck has [ READ MORE ]

Refitting = decluttering

I can’t stand the clutter in my apartment and closet anymore! It’s been dragging me down and occupying more mental energy than it is worth. Plus it’s that time of year in Chicago where I’m itching to put on more than my winter black turtleneck and dark cords. Of course, I’m all supposed to be [ READ MORE ]

Word on Georgie-girl

Sleeping standing up. Nose pokes out.

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