Last week I had a few days off on vacation since my office was being recarpeted. I needed to vacate the premises, so what better reason to take some time off? I made my annual trek up to a fabric outlet in the northern suburbs about 20 some miles away. The mileage isn’t so far, but it is on a pretty busy road which can get backed up a bit. I don’t go in that traffic unless its on off times.
Anyways, I spent about 2 hours there. You have to cut your own fabric, mark it and return it to the shelf you got it from, so it takes a bit longer to get your lovelies. Add that to the fact that it is a huge warehouse in a fairly dishelveled state, which happens with people having to “put it back where you got it from”. Some people are just plain lazy. The first time I went there I came home with only a measly couple of yards. I think I was too overwhelmed. This time I had a plan! I deviated from it, but at least I had a plan!
I was looking for knits for winter clothes for the kids, and the stretch rayons and jerseys for skirts and dresses for me. I bought…a lot. It took me awhile to cut it all up and only got interupted a few times by the newbies mistaking me for the hired help.
When I come home with my fabrics I always wash and dry them right away so they are ready for me to cut up and sew. After 2.5 loads of laundry, I started in!
I made myself 2 work skirts and 2 black knit jersey skirts. I’ll post pictures of my stuff next week (hopefully). I also made Anya a simple white dress. I drew up the pattern, and made it in less than a hour. I tried it on Anya that night and she didn’t want to take it off. She slept in it and wore it later the next day. I think she likes it. 😉
She is not so fond of the dresses I have made her with quilter’s cottons. She’s all about comfy knits right now…those darn kids and their opinions! I’ll make up a few more dresses for her with some of the knits I bought.
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Today I’m on my way to Cali for work. A wonderful boring conference, as they all are…regardless of whether I need to know the information…which I know I do. I’m hoping to get in some good drawing time on my flight. This time, I am actually going to be renting a car and driving instead of taking a cab. I hate driving in strange cities (especially the big ones!), but the directions I have don’t sound too hard to follow. Wish me luck! I’m hoping to find a good sushi place for dinner tonight, too. Mmmmmm…sushi!
Man, you are a sewing machine. Really, you just drew it up and made it in less than an hour?
Stacy, I love to see all the amazing things you sew and get inspired, I still have to actually unpack the boxes in the craft room in order to use it (its only been since April, I’m not slow, I’m particular;)). Someday I hope I can sew even 1/4 as good as you.
Have a safe trip! 🙂
LOVE that dress. I would wear it a ton, too!
WOW you are soo creative, I LOVE the white dress – You really are all things creative!
That dress is perfect – in one HOUR! You definitely are ALL things creative!
Have fun in Cali! Are you in the LA area or up north? Mmmmm…good luck on the sushi spot, too!
That dress is so simple and beautiful! I want to learn how to sew!! 🙂
Enjoy the sushi (and oh man, I hope you weren’t impacted by the quake)! That dress is just simply beautiful, as are all your creations. There is just a simplistic class to all that you do, and I love it!
I love that Anya loved the dress so much that she wore it that night and the next day and slept it in! Those are the little moments I like to remember.
You must get a rush in a fabric store. Good for you. Its great to have things that you have passion for.
Have a safe trip!
You amaze me as usual!!!
Have a safe trip!!
Thanks ladies!
I’m in northern CA – in San Francisco…well, in the suburbs on San Fran. Not so exciting. 😉
2.5 loads of fabric?! You go girl!
I have a feeling that if we lived in the same time, I might spend a lot of time stalking you. We share a few passions in common. I love to sew, or at least start projects. I’ve made myself a pair of pants – once. And I sewed an outfit for my oldest that the baby is wearing now. I’ve also made a few quilts. Not enough time, not enough motivation to finish anything I start. Sigh…
Was that a Freudian slip? I mean TOWN, not time, but you know what I mean…
YOu are indeed a sewing machine. And, I have to say, I would TOTALLY wear that little sundress that you made for Anya. Course, it wouldn’t be nearly as cute in an adult size or on me, but it is fabulous. I love that you just “drew the pattern” too.
Hmmm, I wonder why I missed this post? Can’t believe you whipped that little dress together in an hour! Wow, you are GOOD!
Next time you come to NorCal we have to get together!
I’m so jealous of your fabric haul!! I have such a love for knits – an obsession really – it’s sick! I havn’t bought any in so long and I am feeling the urge.
Your dress design is lovely!! yet another talent!