2008 Timmel SWAP

I have finally put my storyboard together for the Timmel SWAP that begins next week. I will be using Vogue 8262 for my wardrobe pattern. In the center of the collage are my premade garments, a Loese Hinse shawl collar jacket made from a silk tweed fabric from GiGi's in Scottsdale, AZ. The other garment is the navy Soho pant in poly/rayon from Nancy Ericson.
The Vogue pattern will be used for pants in poly pinstripe, a skirt in cream linen (Timmel), and blouses in cream linen and vintage navy/cream cotton print. Loes' tank dress will be used to make a dress in lightweight wool/rayon plaid, a burnout velvet tank (Timmel) and a cream streach lace cami (Timmel). The navy/cream dotted rayon will be made into a gore skirt and Italian blouse (both Loes Hinse patterns). Lastly, the navy knit (Timmel) will be made into a basic top, also a Loes Hinse pattern.

Vintage Sewing Machines

This was my grandmother's Singer sewing machine. I need to refinish the cabinet and spend some time getting it to work again.

New Purse

This is my favorite Christmas present. Out new kitten, Merry.

I made this purse this afternoon after finally getting some time after Christmas. The pattern is Vogue 7701 and the leather is from the Yahoo group fabric coop, Fabrics and Notions. I lined it with a bright pink and purple plaid silk dupionni from my stash and added the outside pocket.