Which turned out not to show up hardly at all. So.
These are a tropical weight wool that I got absolutely ages ago at the Atlanta Sewing Expo. Now, there are those who will think, 'Wool in Alabama in the summer???' and I have to tell you that these are WAY more comfortable than a similar weight poly blend. They're downright breezy as air flows right through. :-)
The barely visible top underneath is a summer wardrobe staple, Simplicity 4076, the scoop-neck view . The topper is a linen jacket from Coldwater.
I have a hack for you, too... the necklace was really a bit too long for the neckline. I had a brainstorm and found a small safety pin that I fastened between a couple of beads about 2 inches in from the end. Then I fastened the spring clasp on the safety pin and let the tail dangle under my hair in the back. And the beads filled in the neckline just right. ;-)
I did some hunting for a couple of odd things...like the waistband interfacing that I almost never use, but added to the un-elasticized front of the Plaza pants...and found some long missing stuff. Like the missing half of the Farewell to Arms skirt that I feared I had thrown away...and two and a half packages of these goodies:
And apparently they're no longer available. Now, I happened to think it would be selfish of me to keep such a bounty all to myself, and, as it happens to be my birthday week, I thought I'd do a giveaway. I will give one package of ten to a lucky random drawing winner.
But I'm going to be shameless here. If you're interested...and I'll send them anywhere in the globe... you need to leave a comment for me telling me how long you've been reading Sew Random, and what your favorite topic that I cover might be...costuming? Choir wardrobe? Stashing stuff? Whatever?
My birthday is actually Friday, so I'll let this run through midnight Friday night and I'll draw the winner Saturday.
Have a great week!
Hmmm, I've been reading your blog since shortly after you starting writing it, I think, 2003-04 ? Long time. :)
ReplyDeleteNovember 2005. Not quite ten years...yet... ;-)
Deleteabout 3 years- Favorite was all the posts about R;s graduation dress
ReplyDeleteGotcha, Beth! :-)
DeleteI bought the Plaza pant pattern when I went to the expo the first time I think almost 5 years ago. Of course I've done nothing with it. Your pants are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye! I think they do better in a drapier fabric, really, but these aren't bad. They're certainly comfy...
DeleteI have no idea, honestly. A few years, but not sure how long exactly. And for me it's a toss-up between costuming and stashing things.
ReplyDeleteThey seem to go hand-in-hand...I can't sew for me when I'm in the middle of a big costume push...so I stash things instead... ;-)
DeleteI've been with you since 2007! Yours is one of the first blogs I followed. I enjoy the choir posts! Happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteAw!! Thanks Mary!
DeleteI'm pretty sure I've been with you since almost the beginning... I do know it's been a long time! It's hard to pick one favorite topic... I enjoy your Choir day outfits, and find your costuming adventures interesting and oh so familiar... but most of all I look forward to photos of finished garments.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I hope to sew vicariously through you as I never seem to sew for myself anymore!
BTW, I love my Plaza pants (they're so flattering on), and really do need to make another pair. But I found the back crotch length too short on me. Next time I'm adding an inch or so to that seam.
Y'know, I really need to add a pinch to the back crotch as well; noted that on my first go round years ago but didn't actually write it down on the guide sheet. Next time.
DeleteI have been reading your blog since early 2006 when I broke both of my feet and was on bed rest for 4 months. Hubby had bought me a laptop and I found your blog thru a search for sewing blogs. I have read about your children growing up, getting married, and going out into the world. I love your style and faithfulness to your church and all of the costumes you sew for your son's school.
ReplyDelete2006! That's almost the beginning... bless your hubby! I do hope everything has recovered in the meantime! Can't imagine breaking both feet. I've broken both arms, but it was about 4 years apart when I was a kid...
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