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May is getting closer and closer and it brings a long ago booked holiday (Crete!). I thought it was still far in the future but…nope. It sneaked up on me and my plans to sew my vacation wardrobe might be thwarted. Might! I still have time to make a handful of pieces. Assuming I get the fit okay I hope to pack these (mostly button-up) beauties in my suitcase:
I totally jumped on the Lobster fabric bandwagon :). Freya and I were browsing on Goldhawk Road recently and we instantly snapped some up when we saw it. I settled to make it into a skirt because I don’t think my lady lumps can pull it off in a dress.
Another pattern that I am planning to finally make is the Sewaholic’s Renfrew. Marie’s gorgeous takes on this simple T settled it for me: must make now. I have some plain red and coral jerseys in my stash that I can use but I will be on the look out for stripey ones at Walthamstow market this weekend.
So that’s my sewing plan for April. It should keep me nice and busy.
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Oh yay – the vintage Simplicity blouse was my contribution at the CC swap, I’m so pleased to see that you’re planning to make it. Love the look of that Lisette dress too.
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Thanks again for it! I’ve graded up the pattern and it’s looking good so far. *fingers crossed*
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Saeeds at Walthamstow have quite a range of jerseys, but I’d definitely do the stretch test! I sooooo want some of that lobster fabric.
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Stretch test, yes, will keep that in mind.
Will you be going to the meet up in Walthamstow on Saturday?
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I LOOOOVE your lobster fabric! That is going to be one amazing skirt! The View A Traveler dress is on my spring list too – I was even thinking about starting it this weekend, unless we’re blessed with nice weather. I’m making mine in blue and white striped seersucker 🙂
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That’s going to look adorable!
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Love the lobster fabric. It’s adorable.
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Thanks. They are so bright and cheery!
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Very. Can’t wait to see it made up.
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I think I want to steal your wardrobe! I love all your plans…while you’re on vacation, leave the door unlocked so I can try on your other stuff!
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If this was a Facebook comment I would like it 🙂 Too funny!
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Your spring sewing is going to be amazing, I can’t wait to see what you make. Lobsters forever.
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Thank you! Viva lobsters (except when on a plate)!
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I had big plans for vacation sewing too. Oh well. You can definitely get some of it done.
Can’t wait to see the lobster skirt!
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I hope I can stay on a schedule. Right now I am failing at that. I’m sat in front of the computer instead of at the table tracing patterns 🙂
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Oh wow, what beautiful makes you have lined up! I also have that lobster print and I’m planning a shirt dress I think! Thanks also for the mention, you are very kind!
Do I take it you’re going to the Wlathampstow meet-up on Saturday…please say yes! I am too ;o)
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I am! Yay! If they split us up into groups I am so going with you. It will be so nice to catch up in person.
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Please do the lobster skirt first?! It will look seven shades of amazing and you pull off the Alice Ginger so well, I can’t wait to see you in it!
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I have been talking up this fabric for weeks on Facebook. I think I will have to do it first just to show people the fabric actually exists 🙂
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You will love the Renfrew!!!
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Ooh, all of these will be so cute! And I’m SOOOOOOOO jealous of the lobster fabric! I’ve loved seeing it pop up in bloggyland! Have a great time in Crete!!!
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Thank you! I haven’t been to a beach in aaages.
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I love your list of makes. I really do love that Cynthia Rowley dress. Must make it soon.
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Wow, that is an impressive line-up of lovely items. I dream of making a vacation wardrobe for big holidays but never quite pull it off. I hope you do -it would be so much fun!
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Thanks. I think it’s a bit ambitious so I will be okay if two or three get done.
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Melizza, it was sooo nice to meet you on Saturday! I really hope we meet again before you head back to US, and PLEASE let me know if/when you head down to Brighton. I’d love to buy you a drink
xxx
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It was great meeting you too! I will definitely keep you posted. And don’t hesitate to ask me about NYC. If I don’t know the answer I know who might!
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Great lineup! The Lisette dress is so comfortable and will be perfect for vacation. I too am quite envious of the lobster fabric :-). Can’t wait to see everything sewn up!
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S2451 is awesome. I am loving the one I made and am about to cut out fabric for another (which is a rarity for me). I have the Lisette pattern and had cut it out a while ago then I got distracted by something shiny and put it away again.
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I made it and love it. I definitely will make it again as soon as I have time. I’ve seen it in various fabrics and it looks like a new skirt every time. Very versatile.
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