Ready for Fall

So today is Labor Day and w/ that I have been thinking about Fall. Since I have been trying to do good by not buying any new patterns (now that's been hard!!), I found this pattern in my stash. Over the Spring I found some faux fur and didn't know what I was going to do with it, but now I have an answer. This is my new WIP....

I plan on making the faux fur headband and pom pom scarf. If I have enough left over, I think a muff would be too cute!!! Will keep you posted.

New purses....

Made two more purses. The patterns were easy to follow so now what I need to do is gather up fabric from my stashes so that I can start on Christmas presents, but don't tell my sisters.... The shoulder bag is from http://tinyhappy.typepad.com/tiny_happy/2006/06/shoulder_bag_tu.html

and the other is from http://http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/clutch_purse.pdf

I haven't decided what I am going to fill them with just yet but I think that they each will have one of these also http://www.thegivingflower.de/?p=920 so that when they want to swap out their purses, they don't have much to take from one to the other. Shopping right now has been put on hold but I haven't forgotten my list. I did finish my pink checkered shirt but of course it needs something to accessorize it- another purse. Other WIPs right now are a diaper bag for a friend that is having a baby boy w/ accessories to match like a roll up bag, a changing pad and bibs. Got quite a long list so I need to get started...

Mission Complete

So I finished the WIP and decided not to use pintucks because that seemed to be a bit busy for me. Instead, I came in about an inch on each side and tapered up to the sleeve. Viola!! A great fitting shirt that will definitely look cute w/ a pair of khaki pants ( from my list), a fitted tee-shirt in white (also from the list) and some cute ballet flats, maybe...now for a purse. Will need to think about this one b/c one can never have too many purses. I will post the completed outfit together soon.

WORK IN PROGRESS....

I found this pink-checked shirt at my local Goodwill http://www.goodwill.com/. Right now it is a size 20 but when I am done with it, I should have down to just my size. Haven't decided yet if I will be using pintucks or simply just taking it in on the sides. I have this book

and it is a great resource to have. Will keep you up to date........

My Wish List.....

I read this great book called "How to Become a Budget Fashionista" by Kathryn Finney. For those of you who have not discovered this book, you are really missing out!! It may be small in in stature but it packs a mighty punch. Not only does she give you a great foundation to start with, she also gives great resources, recipes and sources. Now, I have decided to make an effort to really watch my pennies and this has trickled down to my shopping habits. So without further ado, here's my list...

• black suit
• white cotton dress shirt
• plain black pumps
• pair of jeans
• black dress
• t-shirts, fitted
• leather tote bag
• pair of sneakers
• trench coat or all-weather coat
• khaki or chino pants

I am a thrift storeaholic and so far with the right timing, I have been able to find....

two cotton white shirts

a pair of plain black pumps

I already have...

a leather tote bag

trench coat

a pair of khaki pants

Would like to add eventually..

dark denim jeans

a twin set

long black boots

a pair of strappy heels

Wish me luck!!!!

Is There Such a Thing as Too Many???

Yes, I have a problem and cannot control myself. Made two more purses that I may not carry again. One was made using Simplicity sewing patterns for Dummies # 4670, view c



The other was made using another Simplicity pattern, NewLook 6574

It's been awhile.....

It's been awhile since my last post but I realized that I had to get back into it. I have made a few things so they will posted shortly and there are a few WIPs. Later.....