The gorgeous Abbey from Sew Charleston is walking down the Pattern Parade runway today! Abbey is an avid sewer and her blog is bursting with an amazing showcase of beautiful projects.
To help her get through the sweltering Charleston Summer, Abbey has sewn a comfy Coastal Breeze dress. Love the pop of colour with the contrast print waistband! Coastal Breeze is proving to be pretty popular in the Pattern Parade…might have to make myself another one when it isn’t so chilly here anymore! Make sure you visit Sew Charleston to see more and enter the giveaway for a free pattern.
The Make It Perfect Pattern Parade Virtual Catwalk introduces…
Today’s guest on the Pattern Parade needs no introduction on my blog, she is like an old friend and if you’ve been hanging out here for awhile then you will know who Miss Matatabi is! Frances (the girl behind Miss Matatabi) is an Aussie living in Japan and she runs an amazing fabric store, Miss Matatabi, specialising in modern Japanese fabrics. Because Frances actually lives in Japan, she manages to get her hands on rare and unique fabrics – many of which are suitable for sewing clothing – and she sells them for a great price too!
Frances’ daughter, A is wearing a sweet Zip-It dress in the Parade today. Frances used a soft (double sided) cord from her shop for the dress and it is so pretty. I love how she used the one fabric for the whole dress, with no contrast. It really takes the dress to a different level. See more at Miss Matatabi!
The Make It Perfect Pattern Parade Virtual Catwalk introduces…
Rachael from Imagine Gnats is joining us on the Pattern Parade catwalk today! Rachael is a busy blogger, fabric shop owner, pattern designer and Mum of two cute little girls but still she, like most of us sewing enthusiasts, manages to find time to sew lots of gorgeous things.
Kicking off week 3 of the Pattern Parade is Miss Kelly from Cut Cut Sew. If you haven’t visited Cut Cut Sew before, I suggest you go get yourself a drink and something to eat because when I first started reading Kelly’s blog I was stuck there scrolling through pages and pages of inspirational sewing projects. She has tackled heaps and always shares informative reviews and photographs.
Kelly has gone maxi with her Coastal Breeze dress for the Pattern Parade – why have I never thought to maxi the Coastal Breeze dress before? Just beautiful, isn’t it? See more at Cut Cut Sew.
The Make It Perfect Pattern Parade Virtual Catwalk introduces…
Making:dresses galore…for a couple of new patterns to be revealed very soon!
Cooking: a butterscotch self-saucing pudding for Sunday night dessert.
Drinking:Ecco. I don’t know what made me want it all of a sudden, but I remember my parents and grandparents drinking it all the time and I’m hooked!
Reading: The Fault in Our Stars. I finished this book in 3 days (fast for me!). It was so good. Easy to read, super sad. I was sobbing on the couch at 1am one night trying to get it finished! I don’t read much anymore, I love reading but don’t make time for it like I used to so it was a nice break to stick my nose in a book for a bit. Wanting:a new camera lens. Has been on the “wish list” for a long time…still waiting… Looking:foward to moving into our new house at the end of the year.
Playing: with my new overlocker. Seriously…the best sewing purchase I have ever made. Did I mention it threads itself and has automatic tension? It is AMAZING!!!
Deciding:on what knitting pattern to tackle next. I’m swaying towards a shawl. Wishing: that I could spend less time at the computer and more time on things that I want to do.
Enjoying:Tangellos. One of favourite fruits.
Waiting:for the kids to go back to school so I can get back into routine and stop eating so many delicious and naughty treats!
Liking: that I washed the floors yesterday.
Wondering: what to sew next for myself out of my long list of selfish sewing projects. This pattern may win. Loving:this photo with my Mum and sisters. Pondering: my brain is too tired to ponder.
Considering:carpet and paint colours for the new house. Too hard to choose. Watching: Thursday night Suits.
Hoping:that Harvey sleeps past 7am for the last morning of the school holidays tomorrow.
Marvelling:at the world we are blessed with.
Needing: to start exercising again.
Smelling: cold, crisp air outside – it’s going to be a frost tonight.
Wearing: my boots. Pretty much every day. My Winter accessory.
Following:one of my favourite inspirations on Instagram: @confettis
Noticing: little fingerprints – everywhere! How does such a small person leave a trail wherever he goes? Knowing:that children grow up too fast.
Thinking: I need to go on a fabric-buying fast. My stash is out of control.
Feeling: the sun. A Winter’s day blessing when the sun comes out and the house gets hot without the heater and the kids can play outside. Admiring: All of the lovely makes in my Make It Perfect Pattern Parade.
Sorting: through the giant pile of Lego on the sewing room floor. Oscar and I decided that it would be easier to find pieces if we sorted the Lego into colour groups…what was I thinking?! Like any project, once I’m committed I’m in for the long haul and find myself sorting little plastic blocks through out the day!
Buying:from online shops is addictive and dangerous! Especially when you live away from decent shops…particuarly bad after midnight when tiredness fogs your better judgement!
Getting: meal plans ready for the next two weeks.
Bookmarking: ideas for Lil’s “make your own jewellery” themed 7th birthday party. Like these cute invitations we made with a free download from here. Disliking: sad news on the TV.
Opening:cookbooks. I haven’t used a real cookbook for a long time.
Giggling:at Tommy’s funny little conversations today. Like how his bran is really in his elbow and his stomach is in his head. Feeling:sad because I stopped breastfeeding Harvey when I wasn’t ready. But he chipped his top tooth and it now has a really sharp edge that was so painful when he fed. Another chapter over.
Snacking: Saladas with butter. So good! Coveting:the lovely Summery photos showing up from the other side of the world on my Instagram feed.
Wishing: for a cleaning fairy to come and scrub my house.
Helping:5 people at the same time. Mums (and wives) are tricky like that!
Hearing: talking, laughter, playing, fighting from 4 little ones who have been on school holidays for just long enough…I think we are all ready for back to school routine on Tuesday! A glimpse of my happenings Inspired by Meet Me At Mikes “Taking Stock” prompts.
