Fabric Donation

Whew!  As I was moving fabric and folding fabric, I quickly realized that there were many pieces of fabric that no longer needed to live at my house ;-).  Earlier this year I subbed as the principal of a K-12 school and had mentioned to the home ec teacher that I might have some fabric to donate if she was interested.  Today I finally got around to delivering the said fabric!  She was tickled pink and so was I.  I hated knowing it would go to the rag merchant if I donated the fabric to GW.  Win-win.  Here is the delivery!

Sewing Room Progress!

We are moved in--our home is very comfortable and the sewing room/fabric cave is coming along as well.  I have a large bedroom dedicated to my vices.  LOL.  The large closet has been outfitted with a closet system for storing sewing things, especially fabric.  I have been going through my large stash of fabric and folding much of it for the storage system.  Many pieces will be donated as they are no longer of use to me.  I bought different things when I was working, when my sons were young, etc.  Now I sew for fun, not for economy.  I sew for personal fulfillment and for the challenge.  I also sew for my 5 grandchildren.  So, I have a lot of stuff.  I will share some photos of the stuff still in the process of being stowed.  I like my new closet because I can see the fabric.  I can find things even if my "system" is not one any other person would use or understand.

Lucky for me, DH has been a trooper and helped fold most of what you can see in the photo.  Thanks to Carolyn (sewingfantaticdiary.blogspot.com/) and Shannon (hungryzombiecouture.blogspot.com/) for their inspiration and example!  I am more than halfway done and hope to actually sew soon!  I found a CJ funnel neck tee and some LH Euro pants all cut and waiting to be made as I unpacked.


Happy Easter and happy sewing everyone.  I have enjoyed reading blogs while I have been on hiatus.  Lots of lovely examples and inspiration out there!

Sewaholic Renfrew Top

Greetings from the missing person--we have been (and continue to be) so busy with the selling/packing/rehabbing/moving between two homes that I have not done any sewing.  I have one project done and will post a photo.  I love the pattern and the design--not the fabric I chose.  I got it CHEAP at FDIM (is that right?) in LA last time we were in CA.  It has a great hand, but it is pretty soft and doesn't fit the way I had hoped.  Anyway, I will make it again when I have machines to use and a room to sew in.  I will have a wonderful sewing studio in new house and will have plenty of room to play.  The painters come tomorrow and the closet people have been scheduled.  Need to clean carpet, pack, organize, etc, etc, etc before I can sew ;-).

So, here is the Renfrew.  I made a size 10 right from the envelope.  I think I might go with a size 8 next try...we will see!  I rotated this photo--so it would be vertical.  When I see it in the blog post, it is horizontal.  Yikes.  Here is the top from an altered direction!

Sold House, Bought House, Etc...

Not much sewing going on here! But now the real work begins. In a few months im sure we will be thrilled, but the interim seems a bit daunting. No more constant worry that some realtor might just drop by. They have...some call first, but not all!

I did make a Sewaholic Renfro top. Love the pattern!!!

I'm also going through a three week regimen with Carac so no photos! today is day 8 and my face is not lovely. The purpose is to get all precancerous areas to stuff off before becoming full blown problems. Not fun, but needed to be done. Too many years at the beach and then living I the desert. Onward!

I'll be back with a sewing photo soon...

Nancy Erickson 1945C Finished!

There isn't much else to say about this jacket.  It is lined, buttons sewn, buttonholes made, hems finished, and it has been worn to work.  Passed the test!  I got several compliments and it is a comfortable garment to wear with either pants or a skirt.  Here is the finished garment and the buttons in a closeup. ETA the wrinkles on the shoulder/chest area are due to the dress form/my body differences.  On me, no wrinkles ;-)

Projects in progress nancy Erickson 1945C jacket ***ETA photo

I am slowly working on my Nancy Erickson jacket. I made a couple years ago, but they are too big and I am trying a new size. This is a size 10 with 5/8 inch seam allowances except the side seams which I made one inch. Fit is OK--with some feedback from a friend, I did trim 1/2inch from the shoulder seam before setting in the sleeves. The lining is sewn together and my next step will be to join the lining to the shell. Fabric is a suiting of unknown content that has been aging in the stash for years. I also cutout the sewing lesson pants from Burda 1/2012 from this fabric. I do not plan to wear them together!

Here is my jacket in progress:

Hmmm...guess I don't know how to add photo from iPad. I'll edit later! (done!)


I'm still subbing but gave Feb 3 As my last day! Great school and staff--I just want to be retired again! I'm hoping that he district will finally fly the position and hire a full time assistant principal. Economic times are tough but one can hope!


ETA:  photo

Welcome 2012

No resolutions here! But I do have some goals:

Finish my Nancy Erickson 1945C jacket in progress
Work a little--makes mr feel like a contributor
Don't work too much--need to enjoy life too!
Keep up the exercise daily--helps both mentally and physically. Can't change some of the medical issues, but I can keep going!
Sew when you/I want to. Make things ilike, don't have to be trendy!
Prepare for the move--not far,but everything has to be packed, trucked, unpacked. It will be worth it when it is DONE
Look for decorating advice. We are using current furniture but I'd like help with paint colors, accent pieces, etc. no idea where to find this...
Go to the beach often. It is restorative
Find peace, joy, and health in 2012