Inspiration...A-Line Skirt

 I love the idea of the following skirt:

This is the Fairfax Skirt in Faux Leather from J Crew.  Price tag: $178.00.  Details:  sits at waist, length 18 1/2-inches, falls to knee.  Model is 5'9".  

The J Crew website does not give much information about the skirt except what I gave.  No cleaning information.  I did find the perfect skirt pattern:

This is the Bella Loves Pattern Dulce pdf pattern.  It is a perfect example of the inspiration skirt.  I am not familar with this pattern company but I would certainly consider it if I did not have a similar pattern in my pattern stash.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching

Temptation In The Form Of A Pattern...

Sometimes you find a pattern that is so perfect that you are completely tempted to add it your collection of patterns.  However, I have been working very hard not to purchase so many patterns.  Here is the pattern:

This is the Belmone Knit Tunic pdf pattern from Style Arc.  I suppose you could get this in paper form as well.

I have it recorded now for the future.  I will not purchase it before I have fabric available but this is a great looking pattern.  It will be in my future but I have so many purchased patterns that have not been used.  I really would love to see this made up by various people.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Scarf Coat

 I found this interesting coat and was kinda shocked by the price.  Here you go:

This is the Reversible Double-faced Cashmere Coat & Scarf by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $4,298.00.  Details:  crew neck, concealed snap front, long sleeves, side pockets, hem hits around the knee, a-line fit, cashmere, scarf with fringe.  Length 37 1/2-inches from shoulder to hem.

Can you believe that price?  I have a pattern for you:

This is the Ivy Unlined Scarf Jacket pdf pattern by Seamwork.  The basics of the inspiration photo are here.  The closure is different and the scarf ends are different but you certainly get the look and feel.  

I even found double-faced cashmere at this site.  Honestly, I do not know anything about that site but if this is the look you are going for, it would be worth your time to investigate it.  The jacket & scarf take 4 yards of fabric.  The fabric at that site is about $80 per yard and look at all those colors.  Now, if your a little hesitant to purchase from someone so far away, Etsy also has some double-faced cashmere.  It is a different price point.  

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Scissors & Rambling...

 Today, I purchased craft scissors or at least scissors that are intended to be craft scissors.  Here is a picture:

This is a Westcott set of scissors.  I did pick them up in the sewing area of the local Walmart so they are probably not intended to be craft scissors but the price is right.  What I found interesting is the handles.  The package states that the handles are made from recycled materials including rice husk fiber.  Have you ever seen scissors made with the type of material before?  It has a 10 year warranty.  Shocking, right?

Honestly, I have not looked at scissors since before my little quilting shop closed.  I did request a pair of 5-inch Ginghers for a gift.  I tend to look toward Gingher when I want a pair of scissors.  I did do a little research before requesting them and found that the Ginghers need to forged in Italy.  It is sad that they are no longer made in the US.

Do you have a brand of scissors that you like?  My Ginghers that I have used for 25 or 30 years are in need of sharpening and I do not really want to try to mail them for sharpening.  Actually, I have never taken a pair of scissors to be sharpened.  I suppose I could try that locally before investing in another pair.  I would still like to hear about other brands and how you like them.

Happy Stitching!

New Patterns...

 I took advantage of the Itch to Stich sale and purchase a couple of patterns:

This is the Andorra Top & Vest pdf pattern.  I think it was released in November or December 2025 but I did not take advantage of the release sale.  After seeing several made up, I decided that I needed this pattern.

This is the Kashi Tee & Dress pdf pattern.  Am I the only one looking for the perfect tee?  Maybe this is the one.

Well, I have plenty to keep me busy over the next few weeks/months.  More snow might keep me more focused on sewing but who knows, I seem to jump from activity to activity.

Hopefully, I can get more basic items made that fit somewhat reasonably.

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Happy Stitching!