New fun project

Right around Christmas, I bought myself 3 new patterns that I found online.  Two are for tops and one is a skirt pattern. 

I'm not sure how this is going to go because I'm not always great at following instructions - I mostly sew by the seat of my pants.   Ha Ha.

I'm starting with the Funky Peasant Blouse pattern by Lila Tueller Designs.  Wish me luck.  Lots of luck.

I've been drooling over the Gypsy Bandana line by Pillow and Maxfield for Michael Miller for several weeks so that's the fabric that I'm using.  I absolutely love it.

I've taken my measurements - bust, waist, and hips - and what I'm wondering is where do they get the pattern measurements?  Because my body seems to be 3 different sizes.  So, basically to pick which size I'm going to sew, I closed my eyes and pointed.   I'll keep you posted along the way.  It may take me awhile because I'm going to take my time with it and be very careful.
Today, I cut out the tissue pattern. :)

What fun project are you working on right now?

Patterns!

My great pattern haul!

Hobby Lobby is having a sale on McCall patterns - 99 cents each!  Usually, McCall patterns are regular price and if you want a sale, you have to use your 40% off coupon.  So when I saw 99 cents, I almost hyperventilated. 


I had just found a pattern for a cute top that I wanted to try but since it was $18.95 and there was no coupon that week, I decided to wait.  And my waiting paid off big time!


I ended up buying 9 patterns - there was a limit of 10.  But hey, the sale lasts until Saturday so maybe I'll go back. :)


**Don't forget - today is the last day for my blog giveaway!  See below.