Thanks guys for all your kind words yesterday. Both Kayla and I are much better today. I had a bit of a "moment" but I'm over it now lol.
Moving on...
I am going to work on my first lined jacket for the mini wardrobe contest and I will also enter it into the PR Lined Jacket Contest. This will also give me some practice for the coats that I have all but thrown in a corner lol.
I will be using this grey gabardine and baby blue silk for the lining.
and the lining....
I think it is going to look great! I've already cut out the pattern and fabric. I will start on it today. I will work on this and my pants at the same time. I'm STILL waiting on my shirt pattern to come in the mail. It is taking FOREVER. UGH....anyhoo Soon as it comes I'll get my storyboard ready....it will be too late in a minute lol.
Butterick put out their new patterns yesterday and I was very happy to see them.
So what did I like?? A LOT actually lol.
This one is cute...
I LOVE this one. I'd rock it with some tights and some knee boots.
I really like the red short sleeve dress. I could wear this in the fall with a cardigan and belted like here:
or in the summer without it. Love it.
I think this cardigan would work...
I like this cardigan but would have to combine view e and c. I like the neckline of c but want just a regular bottom.
This makes me think "maternity" BUT I love how casual it is, and I LOVE the cowl neck. Throw it on with some boots and I'm off to a PTA meeting lol.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this tunic!!! I saw a cowl neck sweater in a gap ad:
and as SOON as I saw this it made me think about it. I already have the perfect fabric for it!
I really like these skirts.Especially view A and B. Not sure if I will make one but I like them lol.
I like the dress and blouse on this one. I know it's just a simple dress but I still like it. I'm also in LOVE with ruffles lol.
View C is SOOOOO chic. Love it!!!
Alright guys, that is it for me today! Hope you have a good one!
Toodles!!!
It's going to be fabulas I am sure. Love your choices. Now you're ready to get your Sew and Sew on. :D
Posted by: cici | August 07, 2008 at 04:24 AM
Wow, you are going to be one busy lady. Glad that you are feeling better today - we all have those days.
Posted by: Lynne | August 07, 2008 at 05:29 AM
Glad to hear you and Kayla are doing better.I always think of it this way The lord gives us the bad days so we can appreaciate the good ones keep up the great work at being a terrific mother and inspiration
Posted by: Barbara | August 07, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Sewing can make all things better! :o)
Posted by: Stacey_CrimsonPurl | August 07, 2008 at 06:01 AM
i am back on a pattern diet until i actually sew something, but i am definitely going to get the cowl-neck tunic!
Posted by: Toni | August 07, 2008 at 07:01 AM
Good to hear you are back to normal.
Those patterns are to dye for! I love them all. I am on a pattern/fabric diet for some time. I have way too much with little possibility of doing them! LOL!
Hang In There!
Posted by: Cassandra | August 07, 2008 at 07:17 AM
My goodness girl...was there a Butterick pattern you DIDN'T like...LOL! Once again the pot calling the kettle black because although I have not totally been wooed by the new Butterick, I am racking up vintage BurdaWOF like hot cakes. 6 are slowly making their way to me now...LOL. Addicts are Addicts I guess :O)
Posted by: Peacock Chic | August 07, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I love the baby blue silk lining on the gray gabardine! I'm sure this will turn out great!
I like many of the new Buttericks too!
Posted by: Tany | August 07, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Love your pattern and fabric choices. Can't wait to see the finished products.
Posted by: Kelroc | August 07, 2008 at 10:17 AM
That grey if beautiful! You need some help cause I can swing by later and sew some stuff up. Uhem...I So can! : )
Posted by: Christina | August 07, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I can't wait to see the finish product....
Posted by: Simone P. | August 07, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Great looking patterns, happy to hear Kayla is doing better (you, too).
Posted by: Lori | August 07, 2008 at 01:56 PM
Hi, I just saw your profile on the Gorgeous Fabrics email and had to tell you that I totally agree with her description- you are such an inspirational sewer! I love checking your blog just to see what amazing things you come up with! I didn't know about these recipes she mentions though...I'll have to check them out! Hope you are doing well, just wanted to say Hi!
-Laura
Posted by: Laura M. | August 07, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Ack- on my previous post I somehow managed to attach a weird link to my name, sorry, don't even know what he heck it is. That teaches me to use those auto-fill-ins on a shared computer! (Sorry!) Have a great day anyhow!
Posted by: Laura M. | August 07, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Glad that everything is fine or at least getting better.
Good luck with the jacket - the gabardine is a really nice colour.
Posted by: KayB | August 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Love the same Butterick patterns that you picked. That jacket's going to look great! We can do it!
Posted by: robin | August 07, 2008 at 04:28 PM
On my Ravelry friends blogs link your title read........
"A lined Jacket and a new Butt......
Just thought I'd share ;-)
BTW...I'm going to attempt some simple sewing soon, I have a pattern and fabric..ohhhhhhh!
Posted by: Larjmarj | August 08, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Can't wait to see the final products! Really looking forward to the jacket!
Posted by: T.Kay | August 09, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Lovin' the patterns!!!!
Posted by: Tiffany | August 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM