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Peace. Hills

Simplicity 2398 & 8th Grade Prom

Simplicity 2398

Friday my niece attended her 8th grade prom and I was asked to make the dress for her.  This dress came together very easily actually.  I was slightly intimidated by it because the dress had foundation built in the bodice which was needed.  I made version B with straps and she loved it.  I used a satin tafetta fabric that I found at Hancocks. 

Do any of you remember your 8th grade prom?  I remember mine & it was definitely not as fancy as theirs.  These kids rented limos...???? Really for 8th grade, I just found that to be kind of funny.  Anywaysssss, check out the pics of her in the dress.

Peace Hills

Going Natural

Happy bday 2 Me, Vegas & Simplicity 2406

"Go shawty its your birthday!"  Hey, so today is the big 30! and damn 30 looks good.  I have had such an awesome day.  I stepped into work this morning @ 730 and realized that my coworkers had done this to my desk:

This just really made my day! I have great coworkers!

I also just recently got back from Vegas, which was awesome.  The girls and I had a blast. 

Vegas is fun, but it's just one of those cities that you stay a few days and come right back.  So needless to say, that I was glad to be back home when I got home. I also made Simplicity 2406, which turned out awesome.  I made it in the majestic teal linen blend fabric that I got from JoAnns.

I love draping...

Ok, so for those of you who don't know, I am currently taking a draping course and also an alterations course @ my local community college.  My draping class has completely put a stop to any possible sewing plans that I may have.  Both classes are 1xweek & 5 hours long.  So you already know that when I get home I am EXHAUSTED.  Also not to mention that I have the most INTENSE teacher.  We stand in the front of the class for about 1 1/2- 2 hours while she demonstrates whatever we're are working on that day.  @ first I wasnt so much into the way she taught, but now as we enter into our 5th week.... I LOVE IT.  I love her method of teaching and all that I have learned in such a short time.  So I'm very excited about that. 

& Another thing I am so very very excited about.... IM GOING TO VEGAS!!!!  I am extremely excited about this trip.  Because my friend & I are turning 30 this month, 6 of my close friends are flying out in 3 weeks. Needless to say, I have alot of sewing to do.  I will update w/pics before I leave.  Gotta go, I have tons of work to do.

Peace. Hills

Fretting Over Fabric – Major Sewing Realizations

I decided to trek on down to High Fashion Fabrics downtown. They have a ridiculously huge fabric selection, especially compared to the chain stores like JoAnns & Hancocks, but it was during my “fabric shopping” that I had an epiphany of sorts….

I have a major issue when it comes to fabric selection. I wandered aimlessly through the store from aisle to aisle looking @ & touching each bolt of fabric finding fabrics that suit my taste & budget... just to come out of the store w/ NOTHING!!!

I guess I'm just really weird like that.  Even w/ my stash @ home, I pull out patterns match them w/ fabric and make a firm decision in my head that this will go together... Only to several days later rearrange the fabric / pattern w/ something else.  It's like a strange game of musical chairs only w/ fabric and patterns....

How can I work through this dilema?  Thats all.

Peace. Hills

I've been sewing....... really.

I have taken a serious vacay from blogging.  Not that I havent been following my favs & adding to new blogs to follow, I've just been too lazy to post on my own.  First of all I made S2603.  I love it & got a lot of great feedback when I posted picks on my Facebook page.  I found this great houndstooth sweater knit at the "wonderful" High Fashion Fabrics here in Houston, TX.  And on top of all that excitement it was marked 70% off.  I got 4yds for like $10 or less.  AWESOME!!!!  I love when I get deals like that. Well here goes...

Before I added sleeves. I couldnt decide if I should've added them or not. I think I'm gonna remake it sleeveless.

With the sleeves pinned on...

Finally on me, I'm working on photographing my work better. I think I need a new camera...

Oh! and by the way please excuse my sewing room.  I share w/ my daughters and their toyroom & it's ALWAYS a mess!!!!!

Post more later.

Peace. Hills