Sew & Tell - Estella's Robe

Estella took a robe class at The Sewing Workshop a while ago, and I finally got a chance to see it. So this is the famous robe from "the famous robe class." I say "famous" because quite a number of people came to shop for their materials at Peapod for this class. Everyone looked like they were on a mission for four yards of fabric and I was wondering how they had turned out. Estella was kind enough to come back to show me her robe. This print was one of my favorites (sorry, no longer available) and she looks pretty relaxed in it. I know it would have looked more natural if the photo was taken in her living room :-) Thanks, Estella!

Class Picnic Blouse

OMG, this combo of the blouse and shorts are the cutest thing I've ever sewn. No, I'm not exaggerating. I finished the blouse last night. Love it, love it, love it! I'm almost done with the shorts too. I won't be humble about it. They will wow you.

Class Picnic Blouse & Shorts

I started to transfer the pattern pieces for Oliver + S' new pattern, Class Picnic Blouse & Shorts. I just love their naming. It represents the style perfectly . The first thing I do before sewing is to trace the original pattern pieces on a tracing paper. I never cut my original patterns. Keeping the original pattern as is gives you the second chance. If the size you've made doesn't work, you can make it again in a different size. I usually get a roll of paper from an art supply store, but now those sewing tracing papers are available at Peapod for $14 per roll (a pretty fat roll). Place the transfer paper on the pattern pieces and trace the lines as I did in this photo. Then cut them to be placed on the fabric. I've completed cutting the fabric pieces today and hopefully I can show you the finished products in a day or two.

Sew & Tell - Yufu's Dresses

There is someone who shares my love for the inky floral print with which I made my Portfolio Top. Yufu made these two matching dresses with the same print for her two girls. Bright colors are fun in children's clothing, but I also love the subtle colors on little kids. Yufu has been making everything in a pair for two sisters, but now she has more fun dressing them as little Shino is walking hand in hand with her big sister. As the younger one walks without getting wobbly, the older one goes to kindergarten next year. Time flies, huh? Now Yufu is looking forward to sewing another dress for Saho's preschool graduation. The pattern is from this book. Good job, Yufu! And thank you girls!

yeah, mom had to bribe the girls to sit still for the photo shoot...

Sherbet Pips

Timeless Summer Dress Class

Debi Cournale Sewing Studio is located just around the corner from Peapod. The July classes are available on Tuesdays. In four three-hour sessions, you will be wearing this pretty dress (in your choice of fabric) to enjoy the summer (or all year around). As she always emphasises that garment sewing is all about the fit, you will learn how to make this dress to perfectly fit your own body. Sign up on her website. She will send you back to Peapod to shop the materials needed. Happy sewing!

Blues