Cutting Line Design Patterns, Events and Announcements II

[Lisanne]

The description of an upcoming seminar by Louise (Cutting and Pasting) says 'Discover the designs that work with your body type'.

Sadly I'm not in the US so can't get to the seminar.

Would it be an infringement of copyright for someone to give a summary of what she says for 'pear' shaped people ?  (hips two sizes larger than bust).  Or is it covered in one of her books ?

Thanks

[LOUISE CUTTING]

Thanks Terri, I will send you shortly a scan of the envelope proof that I received from the printer.

I looked at the picture of the Safety Pockets....the top is for knits only and will be drafted and 'grained' differently....in looking at the picture posted here of the Eskandar, the collar looks 'shaped'...part would be on the straight of grain and part will be off grain...it doesn't look like there is a center back seam, there could be shoulder seams, it could also be just straight...I now have a mission! Oh, good another thing to add to my list...but, I do love a good mystery!

I have so many of the Sewing Workshop patterns...I'll look to see if I have the Wonton and that neckline.

I have created the new class 'Cutting & Pasting' ....it has been selected for one of my classes at Puyallup and the ASG convention later this summer. Over time I will give details from this class.

Off to the post office to get all the orders from the sale this week sent.

till later, Louise

[Terri K]

Here is the envelope of the upcoming pattern, Pure & Simple.  I printed it out and took a photo to have it compatible with the files Flickr accepts. 
The description type was too small for anyone to read so I'm typing it below the photo (using my magnifying glass).    I remembered that this was similar to the apple green silk shell (prototype I think) that I tried on at the Workshop with the Obi Tie and the Shapes Skirt and had Alice take a picture of.   



Coat:  Semi fitted, unlined, slighted flared coat, above mid-knee, has unique collar construction, horizontal seaming with hidden front button loop pockets.  Bulk free cut on front facing, long sleeves.
Shell:  Closer fitting, pullover shell with bust darts, neck and armhole facings and curved hem.

[Lisanne]

Purely and Simply a lovely pattern for 'pears'  -  Thank You   

[nanflan]

Oh, I really like this one lots!

[Terri K]

Yes,  I too love these new looks Louise!

Reporting that an interesting time was spent this afternoon at Bellagio Everyday trying on outfits.    Everything is on sale 40, 50 and 75% off and it was really hard trying to decide what to buy.   They even have a rack of $35 items.  If you can't get there in person and want to see the current collections, go to their site and take a look - click on clothing and then each individual designer.   As usual the Babette items were TDF,  wonderful scarves and I love, love the Fusun knits.   A couple of my favorite looks are the   2nd and 3rd "looks" from the Babbette Resort 2008 Collection .   The dress (the Anything But Ordinary top lengthened) is all about the pleated fabric that is stitched down in places and look at that ruched band in the front - probably a piece of elastic inside.  Lots of interesting shapes that can easily be knocked off using the Cutting Line Design,  Sewing Workshop and Shapes patterns.    Really, it's the fabric and the things the designers do to the fabric that makes them fun, interesting and expensive.   Take your fabrics and play with swatches to create texture.  Sandwich two fabrics together using different techniques.  I could go on.   The "not on me" moment:  I tried on a pair of pants that were same as that bow-legged, cropped Vogue pattern by an artistic designer and they were NOT flattering at all.  Probably why they were still there on sale.   Here's a Japanese designer piece in a light weight wool knit that is very flattering on.   The designer made it fabulous by adding strategic darts and pleats in a simple funnel neck tunic top with asymmetric sides.  The back is plain and the funnel neck is just serge finished.     

[Linda Dean]

Louise,
I love your new pattern.
Thanks Terri for posting the pictures.
Linda

[PatTM]

Oh My! Too much fun Terri!  I love looking at the Babette website and I agree on those looks you highlighted.  For me, I think the jacket is the most wonderful.   That knit top with the funnel neckline is really good looking too.   You certainly can create these same looks using the Cutting Line Design and Sewing Workshop patterns with a bit of thought and careful fabric choices.   The fabric manipulation is the interesting and the hard part for me.  
I am going into Neiman's tomorrow (weather willing) and first stop is the eskandar dept. to check on that v-neck blouse.  I was looking more at his catalog today and notice that there is another v-neck blouse shown with a front opening. Page 8 of that same catalog you posted from.  I still like the "t-shirt" best.
Those pants you mention- the artsy ones-  I actually really like them on me.  As Louise would say- It is a "look".  Some of us like them and some don't and that is how it should be.   I still want to figure out those eskandar pants you wore to the cocktail party in Asheville.   Those were very lovely and classy.  And still a bit different.   I spoke to Louise and she said the directions were not in either of her one-seam pant books, but they could be done using her pattern.  We did not get into any specifics.   Maybe I'll see a pair tomorrow and can really get a better look.  
Louise's new pattern looks great, especially the shell.  I could see that done with some crinkly fabric to mimic a bit of the Babette look.

[Deirdre]

Terri,

Thanks for posting the picture of the new Pure and Simple pattern.   I really like this patten, it has lots of possibilities.   

You always post such interesting links---I especially like the Babette site.   Some wonderful ideas there to make something unusual out of something ordinary.   I wonder if the 'scrunched' fabrics could be made by using something like rayon-- wetting it,  scrunching it up and tying it with string in different designs all over the fabric and then baking it in the oven or the microwave.   

The wool top you showed kind of looks like the Ralph Rucci dress design as far as the pleats,darts go.  This could be done on a plain piece of fabric and then used for a garment.

Deirdre

[Sergerqueen]

Hi All!
I just finished morphing the neckline from the Perfect Pair top by Saf-T-Pockets onto my favorite t-shirt pattern.  The neckline is a lovely one and fun to construct, but as Louise said it is quite different from the white linen Eskandar V-neck top that Terri posted.  The back neck is simply seamed with a facing and the front v is ruched at the center.  It is a beautiful neckline on its own, but I wouldn't use it to copy the Eskandar top.  I don't have the Sewing Workshop Wonton blouse but it looks like a better starting point to me.

[Terri K]

Sergerqueen you are fast.   

I was studying the illustration of the coat pattern.   I like where the seam with the pockets falls and think that if you don't want to do a colorblock of a third color you could just overlap the two lower sections and make that one piece.    

DH and I are off to Charlotte to South Park Mall where the NM does have eskandar and I will study it.

[LOUISE CUTTING]

You gals are busy, busy, busy...

Thanks for posting all the links...they have been in my favorites for ever...I love to look at the Babbette's ....I especially like the Summer '09 collection....the line is getting better and better and she is widening her scope of garments from the original crinkle blouses and pants. Great color choices coming up. I have known of Babbette, Oska, and Planet line for years...I knew Planet when it used it's original name...'If the Planet had an Address' (still like it better for a name)...cool!

'P&S'...Pure & Simple...I illustrated the 'topper' in 3 colors and the yardage on the envelope has it broken down that way...but I also included the yardage on the envelope if you used just one color for the 'topper'. Think of making a short bolero using only the first layer, or a jacket using the first two layers and not the bottom one....and/or...granted we all need a 'opera' coat...take the bottom layer to the floor for an evening coat...or mid calf for a nice transitional season coat...or in a heavier fabric for a winter coat....lots of possibilities.

The shell is in 9 sizes this time with a bust dart and in the instructions I show how to raise or lower the bust dart so that is just for your shape. In the next issue of Threads I have an article on how to drop a bust dart into a garment and how to measure yourself for the proper bra size.

Back to sewing today...gaud...I'm running with scissors...it is grand! till later, Louise

[Karendee]

Enjoyed the website and all the goodies, Terri.

Karen

[PatTM]

I visited NM this morning, sadly the eskandar dept. did not have the v-neck blouse.  Hopefully, Terri will have better luck.  They did have the v-neck open front.  That blouse has a neckline that is simply cut with that v-shape and then hemmed- in other words no separate piece for collar.
The spring fabric colors were outstanding, look much better in real life than the catalog.

In the window of the Burberry store there was an almost exact replica of Louise's new pattern, Pure and Simple.  It was shown over a slightly longer skirt.  Also shown was a shorter, using 2 tiers, jacket over a short skirt.  Both looks were very chic. 

Pat

[Terri K]

Behind the strings of butterflies over the NM escalators

Am back and waiting for the double chocolate coffee to finish brewing.   It was a very productive trip.   DH found the replacement doorknob he has been looking all over for at Anthropologie so I am forgiven for dragging him on a shopping trip.    Then he patiently sat in the Chanel dept (forget anything in that dept these days - even the buyer/manager said he had trouble picking out anything sale-able from the collections these past few years) and talked to his son on the phone about Duke/Md basketball while I tried on things in the dressing rooms behind it.    We never made it into Burberry right outside NM - that would have been too much to ask   

As Pat said, the Eskandar was a partial collection and they are waiting for the rest of the spring garments to arrive.   Since I was interested in the spring collections,  I perused the buyer's binder of large photos and swatches to see what was coming.    You will love the delightful skirt just like the ITT  with some flap pockets at the hipline in a latte color.   This was shown with a simple peach cardigan sweater with a band from the bottom - around the neck and down the other side.   They did not have the V-neck tops either.   I  like the use of the gingham check linen for jackets and dusters -  AST short and lengthened, and with the scrunch neck like Louise's version of the white shirt in last fall's Threads.   Lots of sweater knits just allowed to roll at the bottom - think SW Plaza, Shapes vest or the OTM tabard.    I bought  two interesting sweaters at Anthropologie with great closures.   The link is to just one of them - that band in either soft wovens or knit could be added to many CLD, Shapes or Sewing Workshop pattern looks.

I tried on both this  Draped-Pocket Shirtdress and this Stella McCartney bow front blouse in silk from the Stella McCartney collection at Neiman Marcus
  The dress pictured is a simple drop shoulder dress - suggest using Louise Cutting's A Simple Twist pattern view B with the stand-up collar, lengthened and pegged, with a hidden button placket to the waist (instead of the front opening) and large pockets that droop (they call it drape) but they droop.   The blouse is a simple shell in china silk with a bit of pleating at the shoulder and a sophisticated bow look applied to the front.  The fabric used also contributes to the way the garment behaves - Stella uses very soft fabrics for her dresses and blouses

[Lisanne]

Many thanks for all the site links.  I'm currently looking at the Vogue UK catwalk report for the new season, and it really isn't 'me' at all, so it's very cheering to look at all these sites which have current styles in the SW - Cutting Line mode.

"Vogue loves. . . electrifying colours, 24-carat glamour, attention grabbing accessories, asymmetric gowns, and skyscraper heels"

Goodness, I wonder how much of that will appear in my university and hospital oriented suburb.  Interestingly, there is none of it in the new season collection from the chain store that sponsors the Vogue catwalk report. . .

Anyway, having picked out from the sites you suggest some styles I like, they could easily be knocked off based on the Ebb top, and the Anything But Ordinary or A Subtle Twist jackets - and all these are already in my 'starred patterns' list !

[PatTM]

OMG, OMG,  I love, love that Stella McCartney, but without the pockets, but most certainly with the pegging.  And the AST is perfect for it.  When I checked the NM site I also saw the "stella" tropical print silk dress, also can do with AST.  IMO, anyway.   The Caitlin silk tunic  and the Fendi black sheath dress are TDF.    That sleeve on the Fendi might be a bit fussy for me.  I think these are all doable with a bit of thought and Louse's patterns.  Also, check out the eskandar stuff on the NM site.  Newer than the catalog I have.  Love the dresses and the gold top with embroidered  trim on hem and sleeves.  The Tibetan trousers are the ones I like.  I saw those yesterday and I think now that I have examined them I know what to do.
Thanks Terri- I had not looked at the NM site since end of the year.  Looks like they have a little spring going.   I wish I had spent a little more time in NM yesterday- I only visited the eskandar dept.  But I can always go back!!
Finally, I feel the winter doldrums lifting away and it is time to sew again!
Pat

[Terri K]

Yes and I like this A-Line linen dress.   I can do without the shawl but short cardigans or jackets are better looks for me.   I saw another just like this with a band at the bottom in that spring book.   I remember a brown one with dark brown band last year.    I get a lot of mileage out of simple linen dresses like that in the summer.   Now to get upstairs to sew something - morning was spent cleaning chinchilla's cage outside and outside work now that it's warmed up enough to turn the outside faucet on.     Awaiting the ceiling demo and repair that hopefully will start tomorrow. 

 
 Eskandar Linen A-line Dress

[Alice in Bama]

Terri


     I think you look good in a shawl .  Been sewing too. Making little people clothes [guess that another topic] But is that gold dress for spring summer collection if So going to have to cut into my Gold linen I been going to make some out of since  September when I bought it on sale at micheals

Alice

[Terri K]

Saw this Eskandar tunic on eBay for $650 and want to make one like it out of some similar silk/wool I have that would be wonderful in this tunic.   So I thought I'd ask Louise whether she recommends using the tunic from the Less is More pattern with a bias cowl , or the Stars in Heaven tunic view B (that I'm wearing in my avatar photo).    From the measurements, the hemline "swings out" instead of dropping straight down, and the length of 29.5 or 30 is the perfect tunic length for me.   


             Front                                                   Back 
 
  Cashmere/Silk Cowl Swing Top from eBay store ShopBleuandJack

 

[Alice in Bama]

Hey Terri ,

     I thought of those two patterns  when I say the picture before I read your post. Great Ideal

[PatTM]

Terri- this is a most interesting top.  I don't think I have seen one (eskandar)  with that much more circ. at the hem than at the bust.    Do you plan to replicate this part of the tunic?
There is another pattern that I think would work, not one of Louise's but a close competitor.  I know Louise gave specific instructions for how to convert the Less is More tunic into the Monk's top (which I thinks this top is very close to).  She did this on the old sewing world website a few years ago.  I printed it out -not sure if I can find-but I will try if you would like.
Pat

[Terri K]

PatTM,   I saved those instructions as well -  thank you.     Alice, stay tuned!

I took down the measurements for the top, which were interesting because the hemline is only about ten inches wider than the bustline.   So how does only ten inches give it "swing"?   I really like the look and fit of the Stars in Heaven (avatar photo) so I'm thinking that would be easier to add some width to the hemline instead of the Less is More that has no shoulder seams.   Of course, I'm no pattern designer so maybe I'm all wrong about that    Now that I'm retired, my goal is casual, comfortable, yet elegant looking styles, and this piece fits the plan.   

 No sewing today because I was busy dealing with the MESS - in all CAPs - that was made on this cold and windy day by the crew tearing out the rest of that ceiling.     They took the debris out the window, thank goodness, but I had to put up plastic around the two doors to that room so the dust wouldn't get into the rest of the house.   It worked - planning is good.     The other team will come in tomorrow and put up new insulation and a new ceiling - much less mess.

[Lisanne]

Thanks for your helpful comments Terri  - I like the look of the Stars in Heaven tunic for my pear shape.  Your posts always inspire me to want more patterns !

The Stars in Heaven tunic looks as if it has an unusual armhole.  Would you add the extra hem width by pivoting the side seam from below the armhole, or pivoting the whole side shape from the shoulder ?

Good luck for the messy building work.

[LOUISE CUTTING]

OK, lets try this again...I have tried to post 3 times and my laptop froze up each time...I had to be totally shut down and rebooted...not quite sure what that is all about.

I found the 'Less Is More' funnel instructions...I have to edit it a bit, because of pictures no longer being available. Before that, I have never seen Eskandar have a top that was 10" different in the bust area and the hip area...with it being so oversized, that 10" would not make any difference that I could see. I wish the pictures that Terri found listed on eBay would have had the sleeve pulled out to see the swing...but she even listed it as a 'swing'...so who knows.

Most of the instructions could be applied to the 'ABO' top...when they were written, I had not done the pattern yet. If you wanted to get the swing more in the hips...I would totally enlarge the top first...either 'LIM' or 'ABO' and then slash and pivot the side a second time so the hem had an additional 2 1/2" area which would give the 10" more at the hem.

LESS is MORE  Designer top with funnel neck:

I've been seeing tunics in so many designer's collections, I wanted to give you a great change to the Less is More Pattern. So, pull this pattern out of your stash and with a few very, very simple changes to the pattern you will be able to achieve an expensive looking designer top, usually retailing for between $500.00 - $1500.00 depending on the fabric…denim, linen, silk, to cashmere.  The pattern pieces are already there, just a few lines and a totally different look is possible. The pictures that Terri posted show a very oversized tunic. This is what Eskandar (the designer) is known for. I went snoop shopping and wanted to show you what I found. Now, you are the designer and can make it as oversized as you wish or keep it in your size and add just the funnel neck line and sleeve length. The tunic in a size ‘0’ the measurements are…bust - 62" length - 26.5"  A size ‘1’ tunic  has measurements for the bust - 66" length - 30"

You don't have to make the tunic as large around the circumference if you don't choose. I went shopping with a friend who is size 8-10 and she tried on the size ‘0’ and the size ‘1’…both looked great on her. Don't be afraid of the oversized garments. 

The trick is, when you are wearing a roomy sized garment, a small shoulder pad will ‘square’ up your shoulders and the width of your hip, IS the width of the garment. It stops where you stop! I have now made this top with the changes written here about 6 times in linen (some in double sided linen so when worn the inside color shows at the funnel and the rolled cuff), Tasmanian wool and wool crepe. It looks great with tapered One-Seam Pants© or Capri's.

When worn, the funnel slides over your head and where and how it stops, is the way it is won't is a ‘crunch’ neck. It should not be turned in to a cowl. (very dated).

You will be using the Shell from the Less is More pattern. The finished circumference measurements range from 42”- 54”. You can stick with your size or go up in size if you want to experiment a bit. As you can see, the pattern circumference measurements are not even close to the designer sizing.

If you want to achieve that, lay the shell out on your cutting table. You will see that the front and back of the pattern are cut in one with no shoulder seam. About midway between the center front fold line (this is also the center back fold line) and the side seam, draw a vertical line from front hem over the shoulder to back hem, parallel to the fold line. Cut along this line and add 2” of tissue. When the garment is completed, you have actually added 8” total to the circumference. (left side, right side, front and back)

To make the ‘funnel’ neck, take the bias neck pattern piece for the Less is More pattern, in the size you are using. Tape about 18” of pattern tissue paper to one of the long ends of the bias neck. Continue the 2 short ends of the bias binding by drawing 2 vertical lines up 15”. Connect with a horizontal (and parallel) line. This is your complete pattern piece for the ‘funnel’… it will be cut on the bias, so when it is worn it will fold and drape nicely around your neckline.

A bias grainline is already on the original little neckline pattern piece you are using. Just continue that line a few inches longer. This grainline will give you an accurate measurement when laying out the funnel on your fabric.   (No, the funnel for Stars in Heaven long sleeve shell pattern is not the same neck circumference as the Less is More neckline…it is easier to do it the way I have just written).

The construction of the ‘funnel’ seam will be sewn first at ¼” and serged together, pressed the seam in one direction and stitch again flat. The top hem circumference of the ‘funnel’ needs to be cleaned finished. Stay stitch at ½” and press under this seam. Then press again at 1¼”. Slip Steam-A-Seam under the fold to hold the hem in place while you are edge stitching. Unlike what the pattern instructions have you do, which is putting the bias binding neck seam slightly off the center back, the ‘funnel’ neck seam needs to be placed at the center back of the garment. Pin the funnel to the neckline and stitch at ¼”. Serge the seam and press toward the funnel. The funnel is now complete.
The additional sleeve pattern piece does not need the extended fold back cuff length if you don’t want to use it. For a more casual look, you may use the first ‘fold’ line (closest to the top of the sleeve) as the finished hem fold. Draw a parallel line 1¾” away for the hem fold line. This is now your new sleeve pattern including the hem, the rest of the sleeve tissue is not needed.

Just like the ‘funnel’ neck hem, stay stitch and fold under ½” and then again 1¼” and press, Steam-A-Seam and edge stitch. This way when the sleeve is rolled up just once, the reverse side is clean finished. You can make the tunic any length. I have seen it from a high hip length to the full-length tunic that is shown on the envelope cover of the Less is More pattern. Just remember to make the side slits, it will make the garment hang straighter at the sides.

OK, hope I can get it up this time...till later, Louise

[Alice in Bama]

Dear Louise ,

   Thanks Louise I was so hoping you would post this again.   Now  When I finish little girls dress I am making for my great niece's I can start on clothes for me .

Alice

[Lisanne]

Wow, many thanks Louise for taking so much trouble  - it is very exciting to follow the pattern making process in action !

[Terri K]

Thank you Louise.   I am waiting for the US citizen NC local guys to come with the insulation and drywall (or whatever they use these days because I just know what fell on top of me!) and put it up today.    My sewing room is right above THE room on one side.    It may be Sunday, with a big football game, but paying work is business these days.

I'm drinking my coffee and checking messages and will be heading upstairs shortly to alter the ABO top pattern for the V-neck tops and the cowl, which I found out is 12" tall.      We'll see how my neckline piece for the V ones work 

And - decisions, decisions -  I've got the perfect piece for that new P&S jacket

[LOUISE CUTTING]

On my second cup of coffee, talked to a friend in Ft Laud, have some orders to fill and business to take care of in the office, than it is off to the sewing room for the rest of the day. I worked on the Shell yesterday from Pure & Simple...sorry, the pattern is not out yet...I get to work from the hard paper copy that was the proof from the printer...I take it to a blueprinter and have several copies made and Sandy and I make the garments in all the sizes to double check that they all go together perfectly...but I digress....in a lime green silk matka, boy, does it go together fast! I cut out the coat in a black silk matka and had the fronts, and pockets finished by last evening...so I hope to finish the coat today.

It has been so long since I just get to sit and sew...When I do a CLD pattern, I have to draft, draw, write directions for that step and then do the next step in the same fashion...it takes weeks and sometimes a month or so to make just one portion of a garment...but I try to bring out a quality pattern in the end, by doing all the work ahead of time, you gals just get to sit and sew. 

I talked to the printers as far as delivery of the P&S pattern to me...make sure you are signed up for my newsletter.

Off to work, till later, Louise 

[Karendee]

Louise,

Thanks so much for the excellent personalized instructions. You are so kind to give us so much personal attention.

Karen

[Alice in Bama]

Hey Terri

 Is that game on today Do not follow the so call pro  Plan to sit at my sewing machine most of the day except I promise Sandy we go for a walk it almost 70% here today
Eric gone to Tusc. with his Mom its real Quite here. He wanted to know why I like to sew ?  that was the question for yesterday . I told him Why do you like your smile game. His 5 year old answer was  it was fun and I said " so was SEWING "

GOT TO GET BUSY

[LyndaC]

The Pure and Simple shell looks perfect for my lifestyle, and versatile enough to offer as a class.   Perhaps I should make up a trial and use it in Haiti?  Can we have more details?   How close-fitting is the cap sleeve?   Does it create a fold underarm, or does the dart eliminate that?  Does it use facings, lining, or bias? 

THANKS, Louise for giving us a dart!

[Alice in Bama]

The Pure and Simple shell looks perfect for my lifestyle, and versatile enough to offer as a class.   Perhaps I should make up a trial and use it in Haiti?  Can we have more details?   How close-fitting is the cap sleeve?   Does it create a fold underarm, or does the dart eliminate that?  Does it use facings, lining, or bias? 

THANKS, Louise for giving us a dart!

Lynda do  you already have this pattern ? Love to  see it if you are comming to Bessemer this weekend ?

Alice

[LOUISE CUTTING]

The Pure and Simple shell looks perfect for my lifestyle, and versatile enough to offer as a class.   Perhaps I should make up a trial and use it in Haiti?  Can we have more details?   How close-fitting is the cap sleeve?   Does it create a fold underarm, or does the dart eliminate that?  Does it use facings, lining, or bias?

First to help Linda, Yes, it is perfect project for a sewing class...can be done in an afternoon or two for a group of ladies. That it will come in 9 sizes this time, will help with fitting issues...and I remember you had said the girls are quite small in H43e/aiti that you work with, it would be great for them.

The cap sleeve goes over the top of shoulder about an 1" or so and is close to the body. It does not create a fold in the underarm, and yes that is eliminated by the dart value, I also show how to move the dart in the pattern up or down so it is hitting the apex of your bust. I just had to do that in the one I made from the proof...sad to say mine was moved down .

The Pure & Simple shell has a neck facing with only a center back seam in the facing...eliminating the shoulder seams for reduction of bulk around the neckline...I try to do that as much as I can with the removing of the seams where they are not needed. It also did that for the armhole facing...there is no seam along the shoulder line...and in doing so, the front and back of the armhole facing is thrown on the bias...and if needed, the facing can be pulled ever so much smaller in the front and back of the shell armhole facing so it makes the garment 'cup' into the body when worn.

The coat has the collar that I have in all of my patterns requiring a collar, where the seams have been removed at the center front sections and have been thrown to the under collar in the center back...eliminating the bulk at the collar tips. that also makes the under collar go on the bias. I finished the coat and shell in silk matka (except for the buttons being sewn on) and with all the 'rolling of the seams' it sure helped with the bulk working in that fabric.

Now to Alice...no, the pattern isn't out yet...expect a broadcast e-mail soon when it arrives I'll let everyone know. Off to work of stuff, till later, Louise     

[LyndaC]

Hi, Alice,

No, I won't be at Singer this Friday.   Cara has been chosen to be the representative for her class at Homecoming this Friday, and her Dad (my son) will be her escort, AND she will be wearing a MOMO (that's me) design!   I had it at Singer once...you may remember the pink and brown plaid with the matching fur macket and trim?  She wants me to fix her hair, too!


                                           

Isn't being a grandmother fantastic?  I am doing little dances in anticipation!

Sorry to get off topic, Louise!