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Let’s Get Together… Ya Ya Ya!

17 Thursday Apr 2014

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I am pretty excited… Cuz a few of us So. Cal Sewists/ Bloggers have gotten together to organize a MEET-UP! Yes! Our very own Meet-Up! We can’t let all the fun be had by fellow Sewcialists across The Pond… Or the East Coast. It is time for the Best Coast ladies to get together… So, along with Erin, Kathy, Jill,ย  I am co-hosting an EPIC LA Sewing Blogger Meet Up… And I hope you can join us!

LA Blogger-2

Here is “The Plan.” On Saturday June 14th, we will meet up at Cafe Midi for lunch (lunch is optional), at Cafe Midi we will be having a fabric/ pattern Swap (again optional!), and then shopping at The Fabric Store and Mood. If you do not want to do lunch please feel free to join us for the shopping part!

Woop Woop! Fabric, Food and Fun with Fab Sewing Friends… What could be better than that?

So, put it on your calendar and come join us!ย  If you can, grab the button andย  RSVP to Erin at misscrayolacreepy@gmail.com a week prior as the restaurant is reserving a table for us. ๐Ÿ™‚

Laurie xo

Miss Bossy- I finished… BUT…

01 Tuesday Apr 2014

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I finished my Miss Bossy pick on Sunday. Yes… One day before the end of the month. But seriously people, that’s how I roll. I LIKE to wait until the last minute. I can’t help myself. Deadlines and me are like this (my fingers are crossed)… We are buds. So I like to wait until the deadline is upon me! But I finished! ๐Ÿ™‚

Only…

I am currently eating JUST fruits and veggies because I cannot wear my blouse until I can actually suck in a breath without popping the buttons. DANG…

I wasn’t going to post- but then decided “What the hey. I think I’ll post this loveliness anyway!” So, I give you Simplicity 1590. A LOVELY 1940’s blouse. And I can’t thank you all enough for choosing this. Because I never thought a peplum top would be flattering on me. I love them on lots of other people and just made an Ava top for my daughter, but me? In a peplum?

Simplicity 1590

This is me, sucking it in like there is no tomorrow… After a few quick shots I heaved a sigh of relief and put on a comfy super hero t-shirt. Whew! BUT, I am going to wear this! And soon! Yesterday I hit the gym at 6 AM and worked my butt off… and this morning I was back for a cycle fit class. Tomorrow- BOOTCAMP! Sigh… Let me go get another orange cuz I am hungry just thinking about it!

Anyway, thanks Monthly Stitchers! I LOVE this and am gonna make another.

Vintage Simplicity

Vintage Simplicity

BTW- this one was snug because I tried my “muslin” on before I put in that last set of darts. They are in the front and are put in close to the END of sewing- so I missed them on my first “sloppy” and quickly fitted try. (Don’t we almost ALWAYS put darts in first?!)

Simplicity 1590

The fabric I used is a cotton voile I got in Los Angeles in the Fabric District. It was a bargain at $5 a yard… It is so soft and flows so nicely. I LOVE it! And the grey color has a beautiful shimmer. I thought it may be too light weight for this but it turned out perfect! I love the rounded neckline… And I love that the peplum is attached 3/4’s of the way around leaving the front flat. Hard to explain in words, but the front of the blouse is all one piece and the peplum is added at the front sides and drapes in a flattering circle the rest of the way around. It drapes a little longer in the back as well.

Simplicity 1590

At that is Simplicity 1590… I am going to make another one! I think I will make exactly the same size because then I HAVE to lose 5 pounds! ๐Ÿ™‚

Laurie xo

 

 

Laurie

San Diego girl addicted to sewing, quilting and craft beer. Stop by and visit anytime! Cheers!

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