Nope, no time to sew. Haven’t sewn a stitch in many many days. Heading off to Washington D.C. this afternoon for top secret government shenanigans. The closest I’ve even gotten to sewing in the last week is taking an occasional break to hunt for patterns on Ebay which I will not buy because I have more patterns than I could possibly ever sew up in my lifetime. That and most of them would be too bustacular for me. But you should seriously consider this for a perfect summer dress (B34):
Or this insanely elegant ensemble (B31) for your next evening out or stint as a wedding guest. Sigh. I love that tulip-y lapped skirt. So much so that I seriously considered not telling you about this one so I could snag it myself.
Or how about this confection of lace and pleats and drapes (B34)? (Obviously there was some sort of misprint since this should have been done up in midnight blue rather than lipstick red. Don’t get me wrong, I like lipstick red, but not so much for lace):
And finally, the covet of all covets, this gorgeous evening gown with overskirt (B34). Oh, how I adore an evening gown done up in an elegant print:
They’re all going for about $5-$7 (though I think that last one may have gotten some bids which pushed it higher) and ending within the next 5 days or so, so go forth and stalk them. You know you want to.
Come on, you didn’t think I was going to leave without giving you a another reason to resent me, did you? It’ll probably be quiet here for the next few days, so take advantage of that time to write scathing and hateful comments for me. They will only make me grow more powerful.
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March 17, 2010 at 8:18 am
Auntie Allyn
Oooh, those patterns ARE deliciously tempting! Hope your trip to Washngton is a success . . . I will be looking over my shoulder for the next coupla days, wondering if you’re lurking anywhere nearby!
March 17, 2010 at 8:44 am
selfishseamstress
:D Come and say hi if you see me! I will not attack unless provoked.
March 17, 2010 at 9:37 am
Amy
The red one is a dead ringer for one of the dresses Grace Kelly wears in “Dial “M” for Murder”
March 17, 2010 at 11:25 am
Christie
I just got back from my own top secret meetings in Washington DC. It was rainy and cold while i was there and I had no time for shopping. I checked the yellow pages for fabric shops and there were pitifully few listed. So all I got for my time was a suitcase full of damp clothes and classified government information. Blah.
March 17, 2010 at 11:38 am
Hana Marmota
I love them all. Aargh. No way of buying off e-bay, plus I’m B36.
So I’ll do what I always do, and save the images in my computer with hopes of one day making something like that…
March 17, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Laura Georgina
Wowee zowee, those are hot! You should tell your top-secret meeting convenors that you have an ultra-secret mission to accomplish before you report back, buy the patterns and fabric, then waltz in two days later in a gorgeous concoction like on these patterns. They’ll be so shocked at your skillz that they’ll forget to ask about the top-secret government mission.
March 17, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Deb
My mom had a red lace dress like that. She wore it as a BRIDESMAID in my aunt’s wedding. I used to love to play dress up with her gowns.
March 18, 2010 at 10:17 am
Jan
Not only do you make effortly fabulous clothes , have amazing sewing skills, photogenic star quality, the talent to dash of the occasional haiku – you ALSO have a job that entails “shenanigans ” in Washington. You make me want to throw up.
March 19, 2010 at 12:05 am
Jan
… come on, she’s AWAY – this is a great chance to moan about her . She seems to be annoyingly good at everything. AlthoughI bet she’d be useless at ballet, gymnastics- that type of thing. oh no – WAIT – look at that photo at the top – there she is effortlessing leaping in the air with a beautifully arched back – and not even splitting her jeans in the process – YEUGGHHH !!!!!
March 19, 2010 at 2:38 am
Jan
….in fact she makes me so mad with envy that my grammar, spelling and typing go haywire when I write about her. Okay, I’ll shut up now because I think that she might be back soon.
March 19, 2010 at 4:15 am
miss-g
I wish I hadn’t seen this post. The obsessive pattern collector in me wants them – especially that gorgeous tulip dress and red coat ensemble.
March 20, 2010 at 1:52 am
juebejue
hmm, did those ebay sellers pay you to advertise?! cos im sure they are getting more bidders now! I REALLY want the first one! maybe its just the cute pokidot. darn you for tempting me!
March 22, 2010 at 9:00 am
ConnieB
Yeah, yeah- I can see the fear in your eyes, and the veiled “hellppp meeee” look! Having spent time with both of those so-called ladies- I envy your pain!!
March 22, 2010 at 9:02 am
ConnieB
Now how in the heck did that comment end up on THIS POST??!! The intention was to comment on the Damage Control blog post! Now the question is- is your blog possessed?
March 23, 2010 at 9:43 am
amber
Ugh. These are the kinds of posts that finally pushed me off my duff and made me buy my first vintage pattern. I fear that it will be like eating Lay’s chips, you can’t have just one. :/