tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39043686303117922202024-03-13T19:56:52.381-07:00Bubblegum 4 BreakfastIt's about needle and thread... and the stuff that happens in between...Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-86888514788266443102010-12-20T18:45:00.000-08:002010-12-20T18:45:03.608-08:00Season's Greetings<div>Just back from NYC and below is the only photo I have to show for it; Cartier's lovely gift-wrapped building.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>My apologies for such a long absence. It's been a very busy time and I'm looking forward to a week of Christmas calm with the family.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I missed DD's skating recital... but the DVD and photos showed me all I need to know, she has worked so hard and improved so much and I'm very proud of her. The dress she's wearing is a Jalie pattern, I made it a few months ago from fabric bought at Spandex House on my last NYC visit.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Thank you to all for visiting and commenting, and thank you to those who continue to write blogposts, it's always inspiring.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish you</div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><i>A Merry Christmas - A Happy Holiday</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><i>&</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;"><i>A Prosperous and Happy New Year</i></span></b></div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-75238390153886137892010-11-07T19:25:00.000-08:002010-11-07T19:33:13.074-08:00La Roux-Look What You Do!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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DD got me to hurry up and finish the jacket- something I DON'T like! The result is never what I want, and this time was no different. The lining and vent seams are not to my normal standards but what can you do? She wanted to wear it Friday before Halloween so I sewed till my fingers bled- literally. Good thing this jacket is cotton and washable!<br />
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</div><div>I never had time to finish the buttonholes before she started wearing it and when she came home and I looked at that collar... <i>That's it!</i> I thought. Why bother. She'd been spraying her hair red to look like La Roux.</div><div><br />
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</div><div>Here are some shots from today after finishing the buttonholes and buttons. My gravity feed iron water tank came crashing down from the ceiling on Friday while I was in a frenzy to the finish line, but isn't that always how it goes. Anyway, that's why the pressing is not happening at the moment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Likewise, the rectangles on the side/back had to undergo a little "optical illusion" as well. I used Steam A Seam to temporary bond in place and then hand stitched.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The pattern I used was BurdaStyle 11-2009-119, doubt a review would be very useful. Can't even remember what changes I made... DD is very happy, people wanted to know where she got her jacket, and everyone knew who she was dressed up as. Guess La Roux is a big deal. And now, thanks to a good scrubbing, she can continue to wear it. Just don't let anyone look too closely at the finishes!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-82535060200869786242010-10-19T14:28:00.000-07:002010-10-19T14:28:47.571-07:00Mondrian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What I'm working on...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0000ee;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">DD loves La Roux's style so she asked me if I could make her the Mondrian inspired jacket she wears in the music video "Bulletproof". She wants to wear it for Halloween so I could easily have made a simple version but I really like the jacket and Mondrian, the artist, so I'm making a fitted version she can enjoy past the one day holiday :-)</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I'm using BurdaStyle 11-2009-119, and it's been pretty painless so far. Roberta Carr has excellent instructions on binding and I'll post on that later. It's all cotton except for the yellow pocket, which is a stretch vinyl.</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-83197982318623513882010-10-15T16:02:00.000-07:002010-10-15T16:02:19.789-07:00Hello againThat was quite a long break. We spent the last 7 weeks in NYC but I still got a few garments made, one of which is a complete wadder. It just goes to show that having a dressform is crucial whenever you delve into untested territory. It doesn't hurt to have a little space around you too, and a large mirror...<br />
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I have a Brother Innovis 450 that the hotel stores for me, and so far I'm pretty pleased with its performance, although the buttonholes were not great. But tell me which machine has that feature down cold! Should have looked up <a href="http://www.lindsaytsews.com/">Lindsay T's</a> place cause we're staying smack in Midtown and it takes me minutes to get to anywhere.<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>BurdaStyle 08-2010-123</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>I made these in a metallic peach stretch fabric, pretty wild,</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>will wear with long loose shirt, clogs or sleek heels</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Used riri zippers, LOVE THEM- the zippers I mean!</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Ok, the pants are pretty cool too... But they run BIG!</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>I took in inches and inches due to the very stretchy fabric.</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>And I also eliminated the horizontal leg seam.</i></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">Oh almost forgot: I'm still waiting to hear from the Silk Winner: <a href="http://asewnwardrobe.blogspot.com/">A Sewn Wardrobe</a>. I left you a message, please contact me at bjorum at mac dot com so I can send you the fabric. If I don't hear from you within a week I will do another drawing from the comment pool. </div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-85444971498809901752010-08-26T14:12:00.000-07:002010-08-26T14:12:59.840-07:00Silk WinnerA lot of you wanted this piece, a total of 48 comments, although <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/10056471694792856245">sewsincere</a> and rosemarie refrained from entering, so the random numbers went from 1 to 46:<div><br />
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Please email me where to ship bjorum at mac dot com<br />
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Here are a couple of shots from the house on the beach in Laguna. I could sit on the patio and watch my DD run in and out of the ocean or dig for sand crabs... and the life guard was right beneath... Needless to say it was the most relaxing vacation I ever had since becoming a mom 17 years ago. Dolphins and whales, a giant tree growing into the house, nature is awesome.<br />
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DH came home with a brand new camera and boy is it good; Canon EOS 7D... And I got a remote control so now I can take pictures in all kinds of places.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I don't feel so guilty :) The pictures is the hard part I and I dread taking them. Next will be the review. I'm posting some more pictures on Flickr, mostly construction photos here's the link</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span id="goog_1873344972"></span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50447823@N06/with/4883656691/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Flickr</span></a><span id="goog_1873344973"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-25197424536497281302010-08-11T13:50:00.000-07:002010-08-11T13:50:58.445-07:00Silk Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
I told you :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>This piece has been in my stash for a year or more; a gorgeous European silk metallic constructed of two layers.<br />
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The drape is wonderful yet it is perfect for more structured garments as well. I bought this to make a Chanel style suit, something inspired by Chanel's Spring '09 couture collection.<br />
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If you have a Pantone chart, the color is close to Pantone Winter White 11-0507 TPX or Cloud Cream 12-0804 TPX.<br />
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</div>And that's why I'm giving it away. It has a warm tone which is a no-no for me. This is a generous 3 yards, 52" wide, plenty to make a stunning outfit cause there's no matching involved. And, you could pair it with silk chiffon as it appears the Chanel suit above has done on the sleeves. I'd even insert silk charmeuse in the front slit on skirt :)<br />
On the other hand, if you're unfamiliar with silk, this fabric is not difficult to work with and could be a great project for a basic suit or jacket, and it won't cost you a dime :), well, almost. I'd still recommend you buy silk thread and silk lining...<br />
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</tbody></table>If this is a color you can wear or you want to make something for someone special, leave me a comment on this post. I won't be back until August 22 so let's make the drawing Monday August 23.Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-14119252147011450182010-08-09T15:48:00.000-07:002010-08-11T09:26:02.112-07:00SilkHere I am in the latest silk creation, Burda Tunic 02-2009110 and Burda skirt 03-2010-105.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Both fabrics were bought at B&J Fabrics in NYC. The black is silk chiffon with three types of beads: black round and rectangular, and silver rectangular. The tunic is in a super lush silk charmeuse. I made it a bit looser this time to accommodate movement- yes, I wear this when I choreograph :) it has such wonderful drape. I also lengthened it 1".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I had very little of the beaded fabric( $$$ ) so I couldn't make a complete match on the sides, although the left side (see above) comes pretty close. But since this design isn't too obvious I just created new design lines by re-beading. Also, I never wear ANYTHING tucked in anymore so I don't have to worry about the upper part. The skirt also ended up a lot shorter and sits on the hips. I wanted to take more photos, but my camera fell off the tripod! Yes it broke, well the flash broke, so DH is off to get a new one. Did you know we've been married for nearly 18 years? That's a LIFETIME here in <i>Hollyweird</i>...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I did manage to take photos BEFORE the accident so below you can see some of the work I did.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/03478699381178280291">Daisy</a> asked where I buy my silk fabrics:</div><div style="text-align: left;">The plain white and black I buy mostly from Dharma Trading, and some from the Silk Connection.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Katy mentioned Thai Silks and I buy from them too, they have some lovely prints. Then locally, I have F&S Fabrics five minutes away and Moods is about ten minutes... yes, I know, I have it goood...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have several pieces in my stash and some I don't think I'll use (wrong colors for me), so watch out :) There will be another giveaway muy pronto! We're taking a little break from the hustle and bustle to spend time on the beach in Laguna, and then we're off to NYC.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And to the last giveaway winners; thank you, I received your mailing addresses and the magnifiers will ship tomorrow.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-341603374343700482010-08-06T13:27:00.000-07:002010-08-06T13:27:08.255-07:00Giveaway Winners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: medium;">There were 40 comments but one was a double post and one was from a previous satisfied winner, Bunny, :) so the random number went from 1 to 38:</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #351c75; font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-size: medium;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congratulations to you both! Let me know where to ship. bjorum at mac dot com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And thank you everyone; I loved reading how magnifiers would aid you in the sewing room -and, like Melissa, how you could use them for other things as well. I use them when my little one gets a splinter or anything else that is tiny, just like the dermatologist wears a similar contraption during an examination. I wish you all could have one right this minute, but at least I'll keep giving them away, so don't despair! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also started thinking about something else I buy in bulk: SILK! I often buy it by the bolt; charmeuse. crepe, chiffon, organza... black or white. You know I like to dye, so the white is very handy :) But black is my favorite <i>color</i> and I use it constantly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Any interest in a giveaway? Wish you had some silk for a project you've got lined up?</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Magnifiers and silk; two items I cannot live without :)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-2743017362774684532010-08-01T18:06:00.000-07:002010-08-01T18:06:18.588-07:00GiveawayIt's about time for another Magnifier Giveaway don't you think?<br />
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<div>You have this fabric to thank, it inspired me to share the love :) </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div>I'm giving away two. Any country and continent, preferably on planet Earth :), just leave a comment on this post and you're in. Random drawing will be this Friday, August 6th.<br />
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</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-46288379338425097852010-07-28T15:44:00.000-07:002010-07-28T15:44:25.877-07:00Dropped shoulder tunic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
Another version of one my favorite tops, this time with dropped shoulders, pleated sleeves and contrast details:<br />
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This charmeuse print was bought at B&J Fabrics while in NYC, which is also where I bought the metallic tweed for the jacket. The contrast is cut from a vintage piece I had in my stash; black silk chiffon and silver metallic stripes. I made a modesty panel for the front, I think Catbird was the one who thought to do that on her recent gorgeous version of this tunic. Thank you, such an excellent idea! I also closed the bottom part of the top even more than my earlier versions.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Below are pages taken from one of my favorite books, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Dress Design, Draping and Pattern making,</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">by</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marion S. Hillhouse & Evelyn A. Mansfield</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made an earlier top using this same technique, the link below</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bubblegum4breakfast.blogspot.com/2008/11/build-blouse.html">Build A Blouse</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The details on this tunic is not very easy to see in pictures but I really like it in person. Very understated. I'm planning a black and silver skirt (also from B&J).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's so much fun adding details. Do you have any favorites to share?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-2867811424150137322010-07-22T20:57:00.000-07:002010-07-22T20:57:26.121-07:00RTW Sleeve Lining<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm sure there are better photos of this process somewhere on the web. The main trick is in the very beginning: The SA have to be folded in and pinned in place so you know where to line up the hem and lining. Once you pull that sleeve out it can get awfully confusing without it. This example is with a zipped vent but the rest is exactly the same. I also want to say that <a href="http://www.fashion-incubator.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Kathleen Fasanella's book</span></i></a> explains exactly how to draft/construct the lining, so if you don't already own a copy it is so worth the money just for that alone. It's the only way I do linings. (Except for Chanel style jackets.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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I'm glad to be back to blogging and thank you all for the nice comments on the jacket. I was in the process of writing the review when I realized that this sleeve construction is very hard to describe without pictures. Thank goodness for Blogland and Adobe Photoshop! I'll probably be back with a few more, but I've also signed up with Flickr. iWeb changed format so now I can't get direct links to jpg's- what a shame! Mac, I love thee but that was very NOT COOL! Many of my links on PR don't work, but I'll get to them- someday!Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-38221630722949629202010-07-17T18:49:00.000-07:002010-07-17T18:49:15.259-07:00Burda 07-2010-118 Peplum JacketThis jacket has made many people's "must sew" list, including mine...<br />
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I bought this fabric in NYC, it's a metallic tweed. Hard to work with mainly because the pressing is so sensitive. I made a few (well, many) mistakes, but they're all avoidable if you keep your head on straight. The right pressing cloth, very little heat and of course, pressing from wrong side whenever possible is a must, which made this jacket not exactly the ideal choice. That peplum needs to be pressed so I cheated, some... :) I added 1" to the length of the jacket.<br />
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</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-20037475008833002702010-05-17T15:03:00.000-07:002010-05-17T15:03:53.768-07:00Balmain update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b><i>An update on the Balmain just to PROVE I am actually working on it!</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The collar is beaded and in the process of being hand stitched to the neckline. I have to hand sew it on because the rhinestone chain goes all the way to the seam line and I'm not taking any chances of the machine needle hitting one of those. I'm using a thick Gütermann polyester thread, which also was used for all the beading. Those silver gray pearls next to the rhinestone chain are 3 or 4 mm, can't remember, and were beaded on two-three at a time. Most of what you see came from FireMountainGem.</div><br />
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Below is a picture to show how I attached part of the sleeve to the shoulder before the beadwork. You can also see some of the hair canvas that is used to support the beading.<br />
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Well that was the update. Thank you so much for the nice comments on the much-delayed pictures of the Dior coat. I'm thankful I actually <i>wrote</i> the review last year, but now I'm fearful of how I'll write a review of the Balmain... Hopefully the pictures I've taken will refresh my memory. Not that it matters much, I mean, who's gonna want to make this, it's been more than a year since the original came out! Yes- <i>one year almost to the day since DH showed me a pic in the LA Times...</i><br />
<i>I'm such a slowpoke!</i>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-32556877393245869862010-05-15T17:47:00.000-07:002010-05-15T17:50:12.415-07:00Dior Coat- it's been done since forevah!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Better late than never. At least that what I've heard... Remember this coat? Maybe not, and I won't blame you. I had to go back and see when I last posted about it. That would be December 29. And it was done way before that. Ha. It's been worn, NYC was a perfect match. Got my boots there too and love love.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div><i>Btw; I can't be the only one having trouble with the new blogger formatting? The photo thing is driving me nuts. And the preview is so bad! Hey Blogger/Google, get together with Mac, they know how to do it, just check out their iWeb :))</i></div><div><i><br />
</i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7;">Thanks for all the encouragements on how to wear the Balmain; I'm inspired!!! I'm in the process of beading the collar, which means the lining is not far behind :)) Thanks sooo much, it's the push I needed.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"></div></div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-26091876505414734782010-05-08T13:28:00.000-07:002010-05-08T15:03:46.562-07:00My Elna<div><a href="http://allisoncsewinggallery.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Allison</span></a> asked to know more about the machine bound buttonholes. I just discovered this option myself, and it's a very simple thing; the machine stitches a rectangle automatically, no pivots needed. It's a great feature, and if your machine can stitch sideways, i'st very likely it has this option. The picture below shows my machine, Elna Xquisit II, and the bound buttonhole option.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-GG9mJvYqGexKJlLD6lpeyot_QqwgupoAcjMQGD2wGj4JBbTraEWWVL1cc7Pa5KFb1PDQT1C8Eon-C59RUefgaMSDCaaA5Pk3FIA0whNreLbN5YbqMZ8lKDY5VYhKbZ6J9j7xs64Ez0/s1600/Machine+Bound+buttonholes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-GG9mJvYqGexKJlLD6lpeyot_QqwgupoAcjMQGD2wGj4JBbTraEWWVL1cc7Pa5KFb1PDQT1C8Eon-C59RUefgaMSDCaaA5Pk3FIA0whNreLbN5YbqMZ8lKDY5VYhKbZ6J9j7xs64Ez0/s320/Machine+Bound+buttonholes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469002885474403010" /></a><br /><div>For those of you who've read my posts for a while, you know how much I <i>love</i> bound :)) Bound buttonholes, bound (welt) pockets... It's just a nice finish IMO, and, although I love my machine, it only has 4 feed dogs, so regular buttonholes don't always come out the way I want them to. I feel more in control when I use bound.</div><div><br /></div><div>This was the first time I made them on the sleeves- <i>had to pick them for a Chanel-style quilted lining jacket cause I always want to make things more complicated than they deserve to be.</i> And this jacket is totally undeserving. I love the fabric but it's bulky. DD wanted a shawl collar, but it is better suited for straight and collarless. But she's young, NYC is calling in the fall... yada yada. Jeez I feel old!!!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1vlPMDAklH23Jo6NBV4-0gc-ilwn9AMqJKMF9NAJnFkuvJbVD6jNrjDwpIcEcRLUh_OdNuvBNs-KCrOXuNozv6LIn3ymryNNzNivBC3voq0sUiulwKo_JXdBfvjfk8wDEVybfllRAfk/s1600/SleeveBound.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA1vlPMDAklH23Jo6NBV4-0gc-ilwn9AMqJKMF9NAJnFkuvJbVD6jNrjDwpIcEcRLUh_OdNuvBNs-KCrOXuNozv6LIn3ymryNNzNivBC3voq0sUiulwKo_JXdBfvjfk8wDEVybfllRAfk/s320/SleeveBound.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469002873686765618" /></a>I'm not inspired by anything at the moment. Lots of beautiful fabric in my stash and yet... I'm finishing this jacket, then maybe the Balmain (for those who are visiting for the first time, here's one of the last pictures I posted: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd_I9tEhAUZiPxD7FQLmYidoEugNmXrK0O8Om0u0XiV5aofl_egT0_Ea3sX5t4btlkyMHwzs7BUOb7tIor9RJQ7aCXjFcASgsjtPzmydoXTF6fIlxvHWwpAbwZaNOjHU1UnjTIqRLscUw/s1600-h/Balmain+with+sleeves.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">Balmain</span></a>). I've done most of the shoulders and the outline on the sleeves, and it's SO <i>bling</i> I will have to wear a shawl over it or something or I'll be liable for a lawsuit from people suffering permanent retina damage... Some people posted comments about WHERE I could wear it. I honestly don't know. Maybe while gardening to scare off the crows. Only I don't garden. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Everything I touch meets a fast and furious death</span>... If you have any suggestions please share :))</div><div><br /></div><div>And btw, remember last year when I tried to figure out/find the trim (<a href="http://bubblegum4breakfast.blogspot.com/2009/07/balmain-part-1-front-trim-placement.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">see this post</span></a>) that looks like a <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">beaded rope</span></i>? Well, I found it at M&J Trimmings while in NYC... It would have eliminated a TON of work, and the jacket wouldn't have been so heavy. Oh well...</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-46124246322349137662010-05-05T17:10:00.000-07:002010-05-05T17:50:08.157-07:00Chanel construction<div>A few pictures of the process so far. It's the same as my other Chanel inspired jackets, but a very different fabric. A lot of extra steam pressing on this one due to the bulky wool boucle. I also cut off some of the taffeta strips in the SA.</div><div><br /></div><div>Same pattern I used for my first Chanel: BWOF 01-2008-127. Well sorta... I kept the muslin from DD's recent Chanel (04-2008-120), and that was a time saver. I simply traced out her size in the shawl collar piece and added it to the muslin; length was added as well. I tested buttonholes and went with my usual bound, using the silk from the lining (crepe) and silk organza for the facing. And I also just discovered that the machine has a bound buttonhole option- DUH!!! THAT IS SOOOO EASY! I even made bound buttonholes on the sleeves, which was a little tricky due to the quilted lining. Think I took some pictures so will post them if I did.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rLdMSY3C24wdkHWAJzJT1f8NMrLnXL6oF1X5mz2eeCYC-w7G2_0YxhRCdiXEO_2QLgFq4uCg49j716lTbjmFRbCfXw5GM93ryrc1Sxo5422H-kKw67BEy6R7FsJwJFz1ctIycDAah3w/s1600/Red+Chanel1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rLdMSY3C24wdkHWAJzJT1f8NMrLnXL6oF1X5mz2eeCYC-w7G2_0YxhRCdiXEO_2QLgFq4uCg49j716lTbjmFRbCfXw5GM93ryrc1Sxo5422H-kKw67BEy6R7FsJwJFz1ctIycDAah3w/s320/Red+Chanel1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467943131168994738" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAEPdm22EEPupXpWlwi3e7vhEN0beF5yPXM8V0bGGC_sSLFpTDN0pGMsu1GsCsO6dMhZPYg-kFq8KYAmcNbQwoT6uuT701unCbgiwdzwY1eNv5FnMM4CRghAIJCaQXspRM3kMU2C2HtQ/s1600/red+chanel2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAEPdm22EEPupXpWlwi3e7vhEN0beF5yPXM8V0bGGC_sSLFpTDN0pGMsu1GsCsO6dMhZPYg-kFq8KYAmcNbQwoT6uuT701unCbgiwdzwY1eNv5FnMM4CRghAIJCaQXspRM3kMU2C2HtQ/s320/red+chanel2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467943125944385378" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgSBv73E-EkR76OmdbumJYfOcTgP2F9QQuUsmBrjj8xfqOejbrQo1T6SmsP6M7hcyaP0UOR_Px7NYbCMDEVIS3tdxeBxbbnitqDYO0_Pph8KIv9inbtTZezY8xQXWelVX3RYbTK-pQJ0/s1600/red+chanel+lining.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgSBv73E-EkR76OmdbumJYfOcTgP2F9QQuUsmBrjj8xfqOejbrQo1T6SmsP6M7hcyaP0UOR_Px7NYbCMDEVIS3tdxeBxbbnitqDYO0_Pph8KIv9inbtTZezY8xQXWelVX3RYbTK-pQJ0/s320/red+chanel+lining.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467943115923415074" /></a><br /><div>I'm in the process of setting in the sleeves, and it's not hard because there isn't much matching to speak of. And; I used Roberta Carr's method to gather and shape the sleeve cap. That is just an awesome technique, try it! <a href="http://bubblegum4breakfast.blogspot.com/2009/12/other-coat.html">See this post on my coat</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Okay, at least I'm back to posting about sewing :)) Thank you for all congrats!</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-46335045488094343402010-05-04T12:06:00.001-07:002010-05-04T12:31:14.135-07:00omg<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9nN6b8BBp1lx0il4x4wnAtDzbB7Cq3jyzxRTnCm4rpsODqdHjgB4DgCkdyQdruO6ETa6zR5JX3Ydpl8NkgUWwDMMABBpKpX6RGLiV4JChf-Z9scEocuJziuqOf8_lMe8hI0Gd_FMjAE/s1600/Tony+Awards.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9nN6b8BBp1lx0il4x4wnAtDzbB7Cq3jyzxRTnCm4rpsODqdHjgB4DgCkdyQdruO6ETa6zR5JX3Ydpl8NkgUWwDMMABBpKpX6RGLiV4JChf-Z9scEocuJziuqOf8_lMe8hI0Gd_FMjAE/s320/Tony+Awards.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467493434954020674" /></a><br /><div>We slept late (DH and I like to create at night), and woke up to a ton of faxes, emails and phone messages...</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/nominees/index.html">Million Dollar Quartet has received three Tony nominations!</a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So... you know what this means right? <i>More fabric shopping NYC</i> ;)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">------------</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">PS; the Chanel jacket is for DD, and yes, I DESERVE another one for myself :) I might make it in black.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Metal trim could be an option (if I can find the right one).</div><div style="text-align: left;">The fabric is from Parons in NYC.</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-19230148247956206802010-04-29T19:23:00.000-07:002010-04-29T19:39:42.112-07:00Chanel moderne<div>... or something like that. This fabric just screams modern to me. Actually, as it hangs on the dress form sans sleeves, the term <i>bullet-proof vest</i> comes to mind...</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7i_GeAloacAuVmO6zTQgugpEIPB9wa3rlftHv1CGLhb3HxG2iX6edtHOBXAed5aDc2Zbi_5IGDtvIFcsUUJRR5nP7pjVsteTMunTOPS_Pgca-0wILZwdNBWnF9MaoUMAmEon20GYi3Y/s1600/Red+Chanel+shell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7i_GeAloacAuVmO6zTQgugpEIPB9wa3rlftHv1CGLhb3HxG2iX6edtHOBXAed5aDc2Zbi_5IGDtvIFcsUUJRR5nP7pjVsteTMunTOPS_Pgca-0wILZwdNBWnF9MaoUMAmEon20GYi3Y/s320/Red+Chanel+shell.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465751765221649474" /></a><br />It's a loose, bulky wool boucle with black taffeta strips stitched on top. My trim choices have gone out the window at this point so back to square one. Which means; more shopping for me :) There can not be anything frilly about this jacket, the trim will be selected after I attach the sleeves and test pockets. The <i>good news</i> is I'm starting to get the hang of the Chanel construction technique, everything is moving along at a brisk pace. Could there be one for moi in the near future?<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-51147804106812802052010-04-23T13:51:00.001-07:002010-04-23T14:06:26.880-07:00Giveaway Winners<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8anpqhZXGwN2McN1amUilcziYDdbdcaI6ujxcYNvg27qsaZmXTH6UZzwAXPBGe71-6rZovv4bAJ7aG6WnsSOz00YvbTGgl88sucUdPot1L4qFZ8b_VvJ1FFug7Vn2hYB5yQMZ9Pm9CRw/s1600/Random+number+first+shot.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8anpqhZXGwN2McN1amUilcziYDdbdcaI6ujxcYNvg27qsaZmXTH6UZzwAXPBGe71-6rZovv4bAJ7aG6WnsSOz00YvbTGgl88sucUdPot1L4qFZ8b_VvJ1FFug7Vn2hYB5yQMZ9Pm9CRw/s320/Random+number+first+shot.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463438649809344130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTTQKYcfwdzuhlVJmMEE70_b3sZJNVaw6Cdhw7YBDbnnc4ZhoXYVPKRRwlwrN7-4zt9f3sujryyxAF5cZ-mkkrz-C_G7_rLAOq3t9nPZk6xB92B4Bq7_2cqkfk8UlRJdsivjIIlfVUa8/s1600/Random+number+second+shot.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTTQKYcfwdzuhlVJmMEE70_b3sZJNVaw6Cdhw7YBDbnnc4ZhoXYVPKRRwlwrN7-4zt9f3sujryyxAF5cZ-mkkrz-C_G7_rLAOq3t9nPZk6xB92B4Bq7_2cqkfk8UlRJdsivjIIlfVUa8/s320/Random+number+second+shot.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463438637693758242" /></a><br /><div>The two winners are: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/01471643987029247042"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Mae</span></a> and <a href="http://lasewist.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Bunny</span></a> :) Congratulations!</div><div>Please email me where to send the magnifiers - bjorum at mac dot com</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for the warm welcome back. I've started another Chanel project with fabric I bought at Parons. I was meaning to make something for myself but I <i>HAD</i> to have this fabric even though the color is not right for me... so another one for DD. The only way I can justify it is that she's wearing the heck out of the first one... <i>and</i>, that just <i>working</i> with this exquisite fabric and the <i>Chanel technique </i>is a reward in and of itself. The Balmain is being worked on in between, the beading is time consuming so frequent breaks are required :))</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-33071362174220798272010-04-19T14:16:00.000-07:002010-04-19T17:49:20.368-07:00Still Standing<div>I love NYC, I love Broadway. But I'm glad to be home.<div><br /></div><div>The Balmain isn't done, but I did find SOME time to work on it. I also found time to SHOP... Our hotel was just a few blocks from the garment district, just dreamy. DH made friends with everyone at M & J Trimming, and also with the owner at Mood Fabrics, - we had to ship boxes home... Think it's a good thing we don't reside in NYC...</div><div><br /></div><div>The weather was all over the place. Freezing (all the cashmere in the world couldn't keep me warm), and then a heatwave (95). DD returned from the Rockefeller Center ice rink stating she should have brought her bathing suit cause it had turned into a pool :))</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">And now I think it's time for a <i>giveaway:</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div>There were so many entries for the last magnifiers, so this time I'm giving away TWO :) All countries welcome as always.</div><div></div><div><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2NCXyVldDo_2vGvCix8RQg4KVUWllgj8JSrc_GhtTzuyTffuFAHzQ6j4o9UMqqUoDAZc58orx392rnMLEfDtMSHcOeUMGJxPBl0DvPqfdQUbtJnRvTtdWtSR3G618tP7iyLSHYdnK_4/s1600/magnifiers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge2NCXyVldDo_2vGvCix8RQg4KVUWllgj8JSrc_GhtTzuyTffuFAHzQ6j4o9UMqqUoDAZc58orx392rnMLEfDtMSHcOeUMGJxPBl0DvPqfdQUbtJnRvTtdWtSR3G618tP7iyLSHYdnK_4/s320/magnifiers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462011715485288594" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Just leave me a comment on this post and I will add your name in the random drawing, to be done on Friday, April 23.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope to get back to sewing soon. It's been a long two months and DH and I will only get busier in the coming months, but I need it BAD in order to keep my sanity. I still need to unpack, though...</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-89712678788747830722010-02-18T15:52:00.000-08:002010-02-18T16:01:25.761-08:00NYCI'm leaving bright and early tomorrow and will be in NYC for a while. Staying in Times Square and DH (who's already there) is loving it, being back where he spent some of his younger days :) I'm taking the Balmain and beads with me, hopefully to finish. I already did the lining and facing buttonholes, so think I can manage the rest without a machine. The unfinished jacket will be going in the carry-on, I'm taking no chances :))<div>I hope to be able to post and catch up with everyone while there, but I can't be sure. And now I have to pack...</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-13774539517863828282010-02-09T17:00:00.000-08:002010-02-09T18:12:43.652-08:00Skating For Real<div>DD has become crazy about figure skating. She's taking three classes a week and an additional strength/flexibility/balance class. That last one is HARD, it's one-on-one with a professional gymnast, sweat is pouring down DD's face... does that ever make me happy :)) Never has she been this determined, so of course I'm doing what any sewing-able mom would do: make outfits :) It's quite a change from couture, and I'm still figuring out best applications for all the stretchy stuff; as you know knit is not my forte. <i>I have a serger but I've begun to use the sewing machine instead, following Jalie's instructions. It's much more accurate and simpler, not to mention less threading!</i></div><div><br /></div><div>This first one is stretch velvet in neon pink and black/gold burnout velvet- and not stretch. The pattern I used is <a href="http://www.jalie.com/crossover-halter-skating-dress.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Jalie 2790</span></a>. It comes with a straight skirt, but since the black wasn't stretch, I made a circular skirt and attached the black to a strip of the pink velvet. Also made the flounce narrower.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Balmain standing guard... </i></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGE8BqsS5yqa2dSJTzhq6Hcjm0NpVNKkrtWxMcMnmToLkgSxg9h8y1YKVaXhEl5SOWFPCFRqUvmPhO7nxROR8V9lLFQsEHAl-R7jn8EUOUBO76_pv3J-IiC2Mg8Rqh2zo6tPuDHSu-sVs/s1600-h/pink+fress+front.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGE8BqsS5yqa2dSJTzhq6Hcjm0NpVNKkrtWxMcMnmToLkgSxg9h8y1YKVaXhEl5SOWFPCFRqUvmPhO7nxROR8V9lLFQsEHAl-R7jn8EUOUBO76_pv3J-IiC2Mg8Rqh2zo6tPuDHSu-sVs/s320/pink+fress+front.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436414864940134098" /></a>I used a super soft nude bamboo fabric for the back, still need to buy a closure for the neck.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrP-7KCReEPEHNyFDFKdXXkbRUGM-Vctr-6384PEhEHhiPrFo_aaK6b85ToKqhVYny7CHFlg1RKjbTnCaHb3NhE1ObVo3x5fz2GbcguImbh0R0PuEFZlgjNwRm6Y_GcBZGeIojXJ-vz0/s1600-h/pink+dress+back.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrP-7KCReEPEHNyFDFKdXXkbRUGM-Vctr-6384PEhEHhiPrFo_aaK6b85ToKqhVYny7CHFlg1RKjbTnCaHb3NhE1ObVo3x5fz2GbcguImbh0R0PuEFZlgjNwRm6Y_GcBZGeIojXJ-vz0/s320/pink+dress+back.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436413620390818994" /></a><br /><div>DD just returned from the rink in her white <a href="http://www.jalie.com/sweetheart-neck-skating-dress-pattern.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Jalie 2797</span></a>: A great soft spandex in a modern pattern, nude netting and clear elastic. She's also wearing a long tee in the same nude bamboo, no pattern just a rub-off of a tight fitting tee. I added some rhinestones to the sweetheart neckline.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4yYe9W1p7FAQaL1Fo0Ss-BqsBFX2faqHG3Bm_68fSxoGibac2uS1iwADmlCh_kGEFJn5Go0-jY4o321rUA88Yl5NgRIzHN-K6patw1s-AjJU4KEk7NIgOiYlucGzhU560iYhEof88MM/s1600-h/white+dress+front.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ4yYe9W1p7FAQaL1Fo0Ss-BqsBFX2faqHG3Bm_68fSxoGibac2uS1iwADmlCh_kGEFJn5Go0-jY4o321rUA88Yl5NgRIzHN-K6patw1s-AjJU4KEk7NIgOiYlucGzhU560iYhEof88MM/s320/white+dress+front.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436413615187416834" /></a>I've made many more, just haven't had a chance to takes pictures. The long sleeve nude bamboo tee solved a couple of problems:</div><div>1. Nothing will itch :)</div><div>2. It keeps her warm without compromising style :)</div><div>So now this mommy can plow ahead, style, glamour and GLITZ ! As long as it will stre-ee-etch!!</div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3904368630311792220.post-215899095130914402010-02-05T12:23:00.000-08:002010-02-05T12:48:59.640-08:00This pair of Magnifiers...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRAT3Tqfpb1WwmFh4Zk-x1FTU-6HPy2EwGpDvAK9gAEZgzahGdh-Sn0sKexHF-QsE0WPYEq8P3aaY5i5m6Mt01mkK7pYwQYh6-SF8XziBMx0p2EzMchGwkvyoSXoDe2Zphbn_RoyQBc8/s1600-h/Magnifier+giveaway.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRAT3Tqfpb1WwmFh4Zk-x1FTU-6HPy2EwGpDvAK9gAEZgzahGdh-Sn0sKexHF-QsE0WPYEq8P3aaY5i5m6Mt01mkK7pYwQYh6-SF8XziBMx0p2EzMchGwkvyoSXoDe2Zphbn_RoyQBc8/s320/Magnifier+giveaway.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434857847724447778" /></a>... will go to:<div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/03478699381178280291"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">Daisy</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">! </span></div><div>Please email me at bjorum at mac dot com.</div><div><br /></div><div>You are all so deserving, thank you for telling me what you could use a pair of magnifiers for. I love reading those mini stories, it's like peeking into everyone's sewing room, and in one case; kitchen :)) I'm using mine for all sorts of things other than sewing:</div><div>excellent for removing splinters</div><div>checking your child's eye for stray eyelash or the likes</div><div>checking for lice- yikes! (so far so good though)</div><div>... and how about reading that fine print on all sorts of contracts :))... <i>Not so fine anymore, that's for sure</i> :))</div><div>More giveaways soon, maybe even while I'm in NYC. <a href="http://nancyksews.blogspot.com/">Nancy K</a>, we should definitely try to get together as well. <a href="http://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/index.html">Grace</a>, I'm not sure how much, if any, of April will be spent there, but I'll let you know.</div><div><br /></div>Birgittehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.com3