I am using Burda 8153, view B.
Ever since noticing the digital prints in fashion magazines, I've been wanting to find some. One day, while browsing my usual online fabric shops, I found this artistic cotton/silk at Marcy Tilton. I instantly fell in love and bought two yards, and blew my fabric budget. I don't think the photo does it justice. It has a silky sheen and is easy to sew. The hardest part of working with this expensive fabric was the initial cut. Phew! I'm past that and onto constructing the blouse using french seams. Here is a picture of it with the dark olive sateen I used for the skirt. I hope to have the outfit completed and posted by Friday.
I'd also like to shout out a warm "MAHALO" to Venessa and Julia for nominating me for the Beautiful Blogger Award. You are both so sweet and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I understand this is a pass it along award and I just want you to know I enjoy all the blogs listed on my sidebar and am constantly adding to it! I feel very blessed to be a part of the the sewing blogging community. It has literally widened my world by leaps and bounds and I am so grateful, because I feel less isolated, living way out here in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Sew On!
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I feel the same way that you do about the sewing blogging community. It has contributed to my knowledge, enjoyment, and given me a connection to so many enthusiastic sewers that I never had before.
Also it is a good thing that I didn't discover the sewing blogs until I had stopped working full time in the corporate world, as my work would definitely have suffered. Sewing blogs are way more interesting than spreadsheets!
I too love reading my favorite blogs and continually find new ones :)
That is beautiful fabric.
Spectacular fabric. I cannot wait to see it made up.
These fabrics are going to be stunning together! Stunning! I can't wait to see your outfit!
And so sensible... making complete outfits. I should do that more too.
I'm fairly new to blogging and am loving it all :) The blouse fabric is beautiful - looking forward to seeing it done!
Sometimes a budget blowout is justified. I think it is lovely! I've been reading your blog silently for some time and I just wondered...what does your closet look like?! You have a new outfit every few days and I'm sure you have a closet to envy. :)
That fabric is gorgeous!!
ooh, I'm terrified of ruining pricey fabric ... such a big gamble! Good for you.... I have a silk blouse from my mother in law that is a bit shapeless - but has a gorgeous embroidered collar and sleeve curff, and I'd like to give it some shape, but I'm terrified of ruining it. So it languishes, in my closet, unworn....
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