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Thank you my dear!!! xoxoxo
Commented Jan 2, 2012 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thank you so much Amanda!!! It's been SOOOO lovely getting to know you! I'm so glad you've got a growing collection of patterns from the 40's--I can't wait to get started on the one you gave me :) Have a wonderful New Year--sending you much love and many toasts (good catch that it's not Merlot...heheheheh) xoxoxoxo
Commented Jan 1, 2012 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks so much Sarah! It's been a fabulous ride and I'm so glad I got to know you!! Wishing you lots of love, friendships and sewing in 2012!!
Commented Jan 1, 2012 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
YAY! So glad you are into the vintage patterns!!! They are so much fun! Thanks for all your support Bethany! Here's to another fabulous year of sewing! Happy New Year!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks Kazz! It's been a fun and crazy ride this year!! I hope someday soon we will get to meet up in person! How fabby would that be??? I hope you have a lovely New Year!!! xoxoxo
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
I can definitely raise a glass to that! Thanks so much Tracey! Hope you have a lovely New Year!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks so much Patricia! Happy New Year's!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
I have no freakin' idea how I did it all...lol. External deadlines certainly do help :) Looking forward to January! Hope you and Ian are having a lovely New Year's Eve celebration!! xoxoxo
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks Diane! I do indeed hope next year is calmer :) I had a great time meeting you and I hope you and your family have a fabulous New Year!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks dear and yes...55 for the SW (58 all together! woot, woot! hard to believe!!) Can't wait for our co-hosted challenge in the Spring!!! xoxoxoxo Have a lovely New Year!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks Liz! I really do love the design of this dress! Hope you have a lovely New Year's!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks my dear!! Looking forward to January! Happy New Year's!! xoxoxo
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
I agree! Velvet is the best!!! Happy New Year!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
It has been a crazy but fun year! Thanks so much Corinne! I hope you have a lovely New Year's!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
The neckline was very fun to make (but also a bit nervewracking as it's applied AFTER the dress is complete with topstitching!! eeep! :) Thank goodness for basting!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks dear! It was so fabulous meeting you this year and I can't wait to see what you get up to in 2012 either! Happy New Year's!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks Karen! I am definately drawn to the deep (and sometimes bright) colours! :) Hope you have a lovely New Year's!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks so much Lynn! I just adore this dress!! Hope you have a lovely New Year's!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
I can't believe it either! lol! Happy New Year's!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
Thanks so much Debbie! Thanks for all your lovely comments and support! Happy New Year's!!!
Commented Dec 31, 2011 on The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Celebration" Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres of red velvet from a curtain £8 from a charity shop Pattern: Butterick 8131 from the Sew Weekly Sewing Circle pattern swap Year: 1950s Notions: red zipper £1 and white ribbon for neckline and bow £0.50 Time to complete: 10 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£9.50 2...
I just adore your pictures! The dress is great and a perfect celebration!! It's been sooooo lovely sewing along with you! Next up...we gotta find somewhere in the world where we can meet up :) lol. Have a lovely NYE my dear!
Commented Dec 30, 2011 on An Emerald Encore Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
An Emerald Encore Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: Silky Floaty remnant, $12 (from Rathdowne Fabrics) and lining from the stash Pattern: Colette's Oolong Year: c. 2009 Notions: nil Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: Boxing Day Wear again? Maybe, if I'm daring Total Cost: ~$12 I wanted to cut to the celebration part s...
Brilliant post. I love that last sentence...I can definitely raise a glass to that :) I just adore this fabric and can't wait to see how it evolves!! Happy New Year's my dear!!
Commented Dec 30, 2011 on oona does it!: proud as a peacock, and paying for it. at The Sew Weekly
oona does it!: proud as a peacock, and paying for it.
i thought it would be fun to end this half year of posts with a nod to my first oona does it! you might recall, that fowl challenge was my first try at colette patterns, the free sorbetto top, which i messed around with as per usual. i thought i'd hack up another sarai sensation, this tim...
um. you had me at hello! That dress is AMAZING! I have this pattern and it's so great to see it made up and what a great idea to use a knit (no closures!!!) You look like you are having an amazing time at Disneyland!!! David and I are sending you and your family all our best wishes for a great holiday season and a wonderful New Year! It's been so much fun getting to know you this year and I hope we can continue to keep in touch!!! xoxoxo
Commented Dec 29, 2011 on The "Braving it Out" Dress | Adey Lim at The Sew Weekly
The "Braving it Out" Dress | Adey Lim
The Facts Fabric: Grape colored doubleknit from the 'unusable' stash Pattern: Vogue 2787 reprint Year: 1948 Notions: none Time to complete: 4.5 hours First worn: Christmas Day at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel Wear again? Yes! I knew I would be out of town this year end and needed a celebration d...
YAY! Sarah!!!! This dress is fabulous! What a brilliant idea!! It's been such a blast sewing alongside you throughout this year..I hope we can meet-up some day--that would be so much fun! David and I are wishing you both a great new year's with friends, family, lots of love and lots of sewing :)
xoxoxo
Commented Dec 29, 2011 on The "Happy New Year!" Dress | Sarah Gabbart at The Sew Weekly
The "Happy New Year!" Dress | Sarah Gabbart
Fabric: Green silk dupiani ($35 a yard - 3 yards) Pattern: Hacked Truffle pattern from the Colette Sewing Handbook Year: c. 2011 Notions: 14" invisible zipper Time to complete: 3.5 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Absolutely! Total Cost: $105 As 2011 comes to a close, I'm trying to ...
P.S. your hair is fabulous!!!
Commented Dec 29, 2011 on The "I Did It" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "I Did It" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Black lace and stretch velveteen, $35 from Jo-Ann's Pattern: Butterick 5209, $1.99 Year: 1947 Notions: none Time to complete: 7 hours First worn: To be worn on New Year's Eve Wear again? yes Total Cost: ~$37 There are so many things about this week's dress that are represen...
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