It warms my heart!!!

Can I just say how it warms my heart to have followers!!! I just recently started back blogging on a more consistent basis and I am truly thankful to all of my visitors and followers!!

More tops

This knit top and skirt are both from McCalls 6288 from the Generation Next collection. This top was super easy and is made from a super soft knit. The top is very form fitting so I added some extra on the sides of the bodice piece. I did not look at the instructions at all because I am familiar with sewing this particular type of top. I did add a band to the neckline and the sleeves.

The skirt is super easy as well. It is made out of a broadcloth. Next time I will make it out of a challis or something with a little more flow. I think this one has turned into a wearable muslin. I don't know that I will make this one again because there are so many others too try. Plus, patterns are coming out so fast!!!

This striped top to the right is made from Simplicity 2190. It is one of the newest ones. As an on the go mother, I needed some tops to throw on when I am out with the little one as well as go to the gym in. This top definitely fit the bill. However I do suggest making this top in a fluid knit like an ITY, or a rayon jersy. Otherwise if you make it from a knit that is kind of stiff, lets just say it is not too flattering. This knit looks lightweight and airy however it is kind of stiff. When I put the top on, I did not feel pretty. But you know how it is when you have made something that you kind of like but might not want to throw away. I pictured it with jewelry, with my hair done, and even other pieces in my closet. I just believe I can make it work!!!:) Can't you see the S on my chest for SuperSewer!! I know - so corny! But she is this super hero that lives in my head when a questionnable garment arises!! Please forgive the wrinkles - I was just too lazy to take it off the mannequin and iron. So lazy!!!

And to the right is a sneek peek at a cardigan i am working on. The pattern came from a cardigan that I bought at Target. I simply made a painters tape pattern of the purchased cardigan. I think it is coming along nicely. With a few little design elements left, I think this will be finished this weeked. The fabric is from Joann's. It is one of their - what faye and I call - $13.00 knits. I kow it sounds like alot but the stuff is truly worth it. It is super soft and not does not bead up after the first use. It only gets softer after you wash it and the color lasts a long while. I think the fabric has some Rayon in it and another fiber content that I cannot remember and belongs to the Sew Classisc collection.

So in love with Purple

OMG! I am so excited for spring ! I want my closet to be full of colors and most importantly, full of colors I love. This season I am in the mood for worry free clothing. I think this will fit my new lifestyle as a new mommy!!!!! So to kick start my spring sewing we have Butterick 5351

I made View D in a purple Rayon challis. This pattern is super easy. But in all fairness I did not sew this dress according to te instructions. Like I said, I wanted this garment to be worry free. I omitted the zipper in the back but added extra space in the bodice pieces . I added elastic to the top as well as to the middle where the bodice meets the skirt part. Talk about easy-peasy sewing. This dress is so easy. I can see this as a bathing suit cover-up and definitely with a cardigan when running errands. I love it. I can see another one already!!!!

Hello

Hello there!!!! Wow - it has been a minute since I last posted but you know sometimes things get hectic in this thing called life. I decided to open an Etsy shop(ebbyjfabrics.etsy.com) to sell what I love - fabric - as well as goodies that I create and the rest is history. I am enjoying the ride and would love for you all to join me!!! Here are some of the goodies that have been created lately...

New Vogue's are out

Here are a few of my favorites from the new Vogue pattern collection. I predict a stampede at the pattern cabinets. Some of the patterns look a little frumpy but look at the style lines and envision your fabric made up in it. Sometimes the pattern companies don't always use the prettiest fabric for some of the garments OOOOH the drama in this collar.

Yep - this is hot. I have several winter fabrics that need to be made up in this

great pattern for an easy jacket but not so nice fabric.

Again imagine some of your great knits made in this.

Really nice for fall/winter dates with the hubby.

Have to have this pattern

Anyone who knows me knows I love a great challis and this would be great for it.

Brings out the matrix in me

HEEYYYYYYY!!!

Hey to everyone out there. It's been a minute since I have last posted. (I mean my god - we have a new president and everything) but here is what I have been up to. All of theses necklaces are for sale on my etsy shop http://ebbyjfabrics.etsy.com/. I also started selling ****drumroll **** ..........fabric!!!!! Here are just some of the lovelies that I offer.

To Vogue or not to Vogue

At first I thought, man - Vogue missed the mark with thier summer collection of patterns. Though as I looked on, I was able to find some that sparked my interest.

Here are my favorites for the new Vogue collection.