Have an amazing time at frocktails Izzy! So happy you decided to let go of the stress about the fabric. Your make for Marianne is truly incredible. xx Karen
Marianne's dress is perfection! The ponte recommendation is really good to know. I like that jumpsuit - I think it's more than fine for the event! Happy Thanksgiving 😃, too!
And you definitely should be extra proud of that beautiful 👗. In my opinion, your blue Avenir jumpsuit is gorgeous on you. No need to stress. I can't imagine another being better no matter how new it is. Oh, and why not put some elastic around the bottom of your raglan top. It will give you a loose tucked in effect no matter what you wear and totally dress it up. Happy Thanksgiving. Yikes I have to pick up my turkey today.
Oh thank you so much! You all are making me feel so much better about that blue jumpsuit. I’ll accessorize it and just enjoy the party!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Izzy, I agree with Christine 100%, you need to enjoy yourself and meet all your friends, just enjoy Frocktails with your beautiful already made Avenir jumpsuit 🙌🏻🙌🏻. Your daughter’s dress is beautiful, you did an amazing job 👏, hard work does pay off 🤩🤩🤩. I hope you have a great time next week and I can’t wait to see your Frocktails vlog. Happy sewing 🧵 🪡💖💖
Hey Izzie, your daughter's dress is just BEAUTIFUL. I sewed two of those type of dresses many years ago. The outer layer was done in lace. Yiup I know how much work you put into it. BRAVO you did a great job. As for your outfit that jumpsuit will work , love the way it looks with the gold belt. Ahhhhhhh so envious of you going to frocktalis. Anyway have a GREAT time and safe travels. Bye now
Thank you so much Soula! That dress really was a labour of love, but so worth it. She came over just now to try it on and it fits her perfectly. She’s super happy with it!
Hi Izzie, I love the dress you sewed for your daughter - what a labour of love. This dress reminds me of a lovely ball dress I sewed for my daughter many years ago. You will look fabulous in your blue jumpsuit for frocktails. It will be so nice for you to catch up with the other ladies - wishing you a wonderful time. 🌸
Wow! Marianne’s dress is a show stopper! I LOVE the jumpsuit you already have made. Bling it up with some jewelry and you will be good to go!! I have no sewing plans as we have been battling hurricanes and then I got a bad case of shingles on top of all that. I am so OVER hurricane season! We have fared well but the massive destruction everywhere is so sad. Have a fabulous time in Charlotte with our sewing sisters!!!❤
Pinky please get your shingles vaccine in one year. You have to wait one year after a shingles outbreak to get it. I pray yours is a mild case. The stress of these storms contributed I'm sure. Healing prayers sent your way
Sew House Seven, Free Range Slacks are a great pattern. I’m short and round and I love the fit, even the tapered leg. I’ve made five pairs. They look really smart in linen. Pair with a floaty viscose blouse and you will have a great work outfit. Beautiful blue dress for Marianne. ❤❤❤
I love the Free Range Slacks, but I'm looking for a flat front trouser and they have an elasticated waist in the front and back. I really want to be able to wear a belt and tuck my tops but don't love the look of all the gathers at the front when I tuck my shirt in. Thank you though - I do love the look of that pattern and can totally imagine it in a beautiful linen.
Oh I’m crying for you about not having enough fabric… I have been there before. But your other one is stunning and you will have such a great time regardless! Marianne’s dress is a showstopper!
I have been finishing up my Canton Moto jacket out of a beautiful wool tweed. Today I started a Hive pullover by Allie Olson. Marianne’s dress is beautiful!
Oh a moto jacket in a tweed must be amazing!! Sewing is magical that way isn’t it? You might never be able to find that in the shops, but you make it with your own hands. How cool is that?
Hi Izzy. I'm hoping you might consider one more possibility for Frocktails. And that outfit is the one you took on holiday with the lovely breezy pants that you thought at first were too wild (with all the bright multi colors) and the purple knit top with that beautiful drapey neckline. The combo is stunning. And more than that, it looks so comfortable at the same time. That is what makes a perfect party outfit in my book -- beautiful and festive and comfortable at the same time. Marianne's dress is amazing. What a lot of work went into it and what a great result! I know both of you are going to have a great time in Charlotte, Antonia
Thank you so much! It's not going to be very hot in Charlotte next week so I'm not sure these very "tropical" pants will work. But you're right - it's probably one of my favourite outfits from my trip.
Happy Thanksgiving ! We will have ours tomorrow, and Monday will be about sewing :) Have a great time with your daughter and hope to see pix of outfits :)
Izzy you have made a beautiful dress for Marianne, can’t wait to see the pictures of her in it. You will look amazing in either jumpsuit, and will have a wonderful time meeting up with your sewing buddies. That is the main thing. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. ❤
So much going on! I feel your pain regarding the narrower fabric for the Avenir. I hope you'll be able to decompress and take some breaks during all of your busy-ness. - Kelly
It's always so insightful to document what you wear and analyze it. i'm sure you will hone in on your ideal workwear style very soon! i definitely would not want the stress of trying to sew for a deadline so i think you're taking the right approach. we are always our own worst critics--no one in attendance is going to care that you've worn your fabulous jumpsuit before.
So true about the jumpsuit! After not worrying about what I’m wearing on the bottom part of my body for 4+ years, I’m really feeling out of practice 🤣 Also, I am carrying more weight now and my body has changed so it really will take a while for me to figure out what I want to wear in the office now. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Izzy. As I said to Christine after her video, Frocktails should be about seeing your like minded friends and enjoying yourselves, not about trying to outdo each other with outfits and getting stressed about sewing new things. I'm so glad you both have decided to get more wear out of your already sewn beautiful garments. Bravo!! Marianne's dress will be the star of the evening anyway, cannot WAIT to see her in it 💙 Funny you should talk about the Parker Pants, all will be revealed next week 😂. I cannot believe your event has come round so quickly. Hope you have the most amazing time, I'm sure without a doubt you will. Happy Thanksgiving ❤ xxx
Thank you Carole! Yeah - no more stressing out over my outfit for Frocktails. To be honest, we’re going to have so much fun, no one is going to care what we’re wearing. And you’re right - Marianne will be the belle of the ball that night! You’re now seriously piqued my curiosity with the Parker Pants comment… xx 💞
Your outfits for Frocktails are both going to be beautiful. Such fun! I am headed out to Rimouski to visit my daughter for her reading week following Thanksgiving. 13 hour drive 🤪 but hoping the fall foliage will keep me happy along the way. I am participating in the #memade10x10 , so a capsule wardrobe for the trip. We shall see how that goes... Have a happy Thanksgiving and I hope your travels go smoothly and 🦃
I’m sure the fall colours are going to be amazing, but a 13-hour drive sounds really, really long to me right now 🤣 A travel capsule is perfect! Safe travels and enjoy your time with your daughter! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
Hooray on you for the beautiful job on the frocktails dress! And good luck on the jumpsuit. If you end up wearing the “old” blue one. It’s lovely. Just add a smile and have fun!
Hi Izzy! What a beautiful dress you made for Marianne! It's absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to see it in person. Your jumpsuit looks great too. I was stressing about my dress and then I realized - I'm going to have a great time no matter what I wear, so I just stopped stressing over it. I'm actually still working on it, I've been so tired this week that I haven't done much during the work week. But I'll get it finished today. My main goal at Frocktails is just to meet all the people I'm friends with via UA-cam and zoom and have a fun time. I hope you have a really great Thanksgiving!
Thank you Carol! Yeah, I have completely let go of the stress. I’m going to wear the blue jumpsuit, be super comfy all evening and have a great time with you ladies! Can’t wait to finally meet you in person!
That dress for Marianne is beautiful!! And will be stunning in that jumpsuit❤ I agree with Carole and Christine- enjoy the people you will get to be with and have fun!!❤❤ Besides you have a busy few day coming up anyway, no need to be stressing ❤ I’ve noticed that deadlines for me (getting something sewn up or crafted before an event )- makes me dislike everything . After all it is our “hobby”, right? Have a great Thanksgiving !❤❤
Thank you Mary! I usually work best under pressure and with a deadline, but not this time. I wasn’t enjoying myself this week AT ALL 🤣 But I’m very happy with the blue jumpsuit and will happily wear that and enjoy my time with the ladies!
Your daughter's dress turned out amazing!❤ You should be so so proud! How disappointing about the fabric for your jumper. I've received some narrower than usual fabrics as well. I hope this isn't an indication of more shrinkflation that we keep seeing on everything else. I'm still working on fitting my jeans. Slowly but surely lol. 😂
You've let out a really good secret haha. That Core Fabrics Ponte is the best. And now everyone knows 😲 😁 I've got some Forest Green for the Onyx pants, but am going to be wanting more. Our older son had a birthday too, yesterday! Family will be getting together for some bowling and supper later on Sunday. I know what happens to the state of the sewing room when you're knee - or shoulder - deep into a project! I'm there myself at the moment, made good progress on that costume for a Halloween band concert, and headed back there now to hopefully get closer to finished. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 🥰
Hi Izzy, it has been many years since I worked in an office, so it was a bit of a shock to the system to think that your fab Ponte pants and Remy blouse aren’t smart enough! (I was a driving instructor for 15 years before retiring a couple of years ago for full time hobby sewing, knitting etc 😊). However I am trying to smarten my own wardrobe up and replace trial versions of things I’ve sewn with nice proper versions. This week, I’m sewing a new to me pattern, a Glissando skirt from LN, with zip instead of buttons ala Karina of Lifting Pins and Needles…… definitely not office wear though! Enjoy Frocktails xxxx
To be honest, I see people at work in leggings and sweatshirts. 🤣 But for me, when I’m at the office, I like to look very polished and professional and I didn’t feel that way in those knit pants. I think the outfit is really pretty and I do love those colours together, but I just didn’t feel super polished. I’m so excited about Frocktails, I can barely focus on work this week. 😂
What a joyful wrap-up of your week. We can see the love in the dress you made. It's gorgeous. Maybe y'all could consider getting a portrait made of her in the dress. A friend I had made something similar for her daughter (50 years ago}, and the portrait became an heirloom for the next generation. - I think the blue jumpsuit is perfect and complements Marianne's dress. Happy wishes for all the good times on your calendar. Don't worry about what doesn't get done and enjoy what does. Kay in Dallas, Texas
Talk about a dress to be proud of!! Marianne’s dress is stunning indeed 😍. Your Avenir is gorgeous on you - who needs another??😂😂. Christine is so right- it’s all about the people. Hope you enjoy Frocktails and all your family events. No sewing for me - sunshine all the way in Greece. And thank you for the reminder about Florida. I have had so many wonderful holidays on Longboat Key, Sarasota and my heart breaks for everyone caught up in this latest hurricane. 😊 Lynne
Thank you so much Lynne!! The more I look at that picture of the jumpsuit, the more I like it on me and can imagine how good it’ll look with the right jewelry and footwear. It’ll be all good! Hope you are enjoying Greece!!
I wrote a reply but don’t see it so will try again. Globetex has a website but it is minimal to what is actually in the warehouse plus there is Tissus en Folie on another floor in the same building. That place is huge also. Bring cash you get a better price. On the same street is Tonitex.
I’ve had the same experience with Minerva on my last 2 orders. Sat around and didn’t get shipped, etc. I cancelled both of the orders. I will be buying elsewhere from now on
I'm thinking that Minerva have got too big for themselves - I also ordered from them on Monday - one piece of fabric - and got notification yesterday (Friday) that it had been shipped using Royal Mail 48 hour which means it will probably be Monday/Tuesday next week before I get it. I am in the UK (actually only 35 miles from Minerva premises) so when it finally arrives it will have taken a good 7 days to get to me. We used to get shipments a lot quicker from them.
I think 3rd piece - long vest or blazer would solve your baggy front blouse problem a And make your outfit more office worthy. You just haven’t finished styling this otherwise stunning outfit. Oh, and maybe your pattern needs a butt adjustment. Or try putting an elastic on the bottom of that blouse. We big busted women need to adjust the pattern so our blouses don’t bag in the front.
I took this clip at the end of the day and had been sitting all day so the blouse is a little creased in the front and riding up a bit due to those wrinkles. When it’s freshly pressed, it actually hangs pretty even with the back. 😊
Have a wonderful time at Frocktails with all your friends. I can't wait to see pictures of your daughter in her beautiful dress. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching!!
Have an amazing time at frocktails Izzy! So happy you decided to let go of the stress about the fabric. Your make for Marianne is truly incredible. xx Karen
Thank you so much Karen! I feel so much better now and I'm just excited to go!
Maybe wear your outfit with a Metra vest to make it office like and not as casual. Looks great on you.
I was going to comment the same thing. I worked in a professional environment and often wore knit pants with a blazer or duster.
Such a good idea - not sure why I didn’t think of that 🤣 Thank you!
Your jumpsuit will look amazing and matching with Marianne dress ! Make beautiful photos😊❤
Thank you Shari!
That blue Avenir is stunning on you! Go for it!😊
Thank you! I will!
Marianne's dress is perfection! The ponte recommendation is really good to know. I like that jumpsuit - I think it's more than fine for the event! Happy Thanksgiving 😃, too!
Thank you so much Mary! 😊
And you definitely should be extra proud of that beautiful 👗. In my opinion, your blue Avenir jumpsuit is gorgeous on you. No need to stress. I can't imagine another being better no matter how new it is. Oh, and why not put some elastic around the bottom of your raglan top. It will give you a loose tucked in effect no matter what you wear and totally dress it up. Happy Thanksgiving. Yikes I have to pick up my turkey today.
Oh thank you so much! You all are making me feel so much better about that blue jumpsuit. I’ll accessorize it and just enjoy the party!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Your daughters dress is gorgeous you both are going to be amazing have a wonderful time 😊😊😊
@@robynlaszlo6128 Thank you so much Robyn!!
That is the point! We are going to have so much fun.
Yes we are!! 💃
Hi Izzy, I agree with Christine 100%, you need to enjoy yourself and meet all your friends, just enjoy Frocktails with your beautiful already made Avenir jumpsuit 🙌🏻🙌🏻. Your daughter’s dress is beautiful, you did an amazing job 👏, hard work does pay off 🤩🤩🤩. I hope you have a great time next week and I can’t wait to see your Frocktails vlog. Happy sewing 🧵 🪡💖💖
Thank you so much Karen!
Oh the stress!!! I love Marianne's dress!! Looking forward to your frock Tales video.
Thank you Katinka!
I’m looking forward to seeing your daughter’s frocktail dress! I think the jumpsuit will look great with a few accessories! 🥰❤️
I hope so! I do have some fun accessories that will dress it up a bit more. No matter what I wear, I'm sure it'll be an amazing evening!
You will look stunning in that blue jumpsuit
Thank you so much!
Hey Izzie, your daughter's dress is just BEAUTIFUL. I sewed two of those type of dresses many years ago. The outer layer was done in lace. Yiup I know how much work you put into it. BRAVO you did a great job. As for your outfit that jumpsuit will work , love the way it looks with the gold belt. Ahhhhhhh so envious of you going to frocktalis. Anyway have a GREAT time and safe travels. Bye now
Thank you so much Soula! That dress really was a labour of love, but so worth it. She came over just now to try it on and it fits her perfectly. She’s super happy with it!
Your jumpsuit looks fabulous you look great in it x
Thank you so much! The more I look at the picture of me in it, the more I like it. I’m feeling pretty good about wearing it now.
Hi Izzie, I love the dress you sewed for your daughter - what a labour of love. This dress reminds me of a lovely ball dress I sewed for my daughter many years ago. You will look fabulous in your blue jumpsuit for frocktails. It will be so nice for you to catch up with the other ladies - wishing you a wonderful time. 🌸
Thanks so much 😊
Wow! Marianne’s dress is a show stopper! I LOVE the jumpsuit you already have made. Bling it up with some jewelry and you will be good to go!! I have no sewing plans as we have been battling hurricanes and then I got a bad case of shingles on top of all that. I am so OVER hurricane season! We have fared well but the massive destruction everywhere is so sad. Have a fabulous time in Charlotte with our sewing sisters!!!❤
Shingles? Oh no 😟 Please take care of yourself! I’m so excited about Charlotte and really wish all my Florida ladies could be there. 💞
@@dizzyquiltsandsews we WANT to be there!! Just cant catch a break with all these storms! We look forward to getting a full report from you!!
Pinky please get your shingles vaccine in one year. You have to wait one year after a shingles outbreak to get it. I pray yours is a mild case. The stress of these storms contributed I'm sure. Healing prayers sent your way
Definite casual outfit for you then.😅
Your daughter's dress is beautiful and so is the bag.
That blue jumpsuit is gorgeous. It's all about the people!
Thank you Zelda! You’re absolutely right - the people!!
Sew House Seven, Free Range Slacks are a great pattern. I’m short and round and I love the fit, even the tapered leg. I’ve made five pairs. They look really smart in linen. Pair with a floaty viscose blouse and you will have a great work outfit. Beautiful blue dress for Marianne. ❤❤❤
I love the Free Range Slacks, but I'm looking for a flat front trouser and they have an elasticated waist in the front and back. I really want to be able to wear a belt and tuck my tops but don't love the look of all the gathers at the front when I tuck my shirt in. Thank you though - I do love the look of that pattern and can totally imagine it in a beautiful linen.
Have a blast at Frocktails! I look forward to seeing the vlog
Thank you!
Oh I’m crying for you about not having enough fabric… I have been there before. But your other one is stunning and you will have such a great time regardless! Marianne’s dress is a showstopper!
Thank you Rachael! We will definitely have a great time, no matter what I'm wearing LOL
I have been finishing up my Canton Moto jacket out of a beautiful wool tweed. Today I started a Hive pullover by Allie Olson. Marianne’s dress is beautiful!
Oh a moto jacket in a tweed must be amazing!! Sewing is magical that way isn’t it? You might never be able to find that in the shops, but you make it with your own hands. How cool is that?
Have fun at Frocktails. I plan on making PJ bottoms and another top to wear on my cruises. I think your daughter will be beautiful in her dress.
Thank you! When I get back from Charlotte, I think I need to make myself some new PJs too!
Hi Izzy. I'm hoping you might consider one more possibility for Frocktails. And that outfit is the one you took on holiday with the lovely breezy pants that you thought at first were too wild (with all the bright multi colors) and the purple knit top with that beautiful drapey neckline. The combo is stunning. And more than that, it looks so comfortable at the same time. That is what makes a perfect party outfit in my book -- beautiful and festive and comfortable at the same time. Marianne's dress is amazing. What a lot of work went into it and what a great result! I know both of you are going to have a great time in Charlotte, Antonia
Thank you so much! It's not going to be very hot in Charlotte next week so I'm not sure these very "tropical" pants will work. But you're right - it's probably one of my favourite outfits from my trip.
Happy Thanksgiving ! We will have ours tomorrow, and Monday will be about sewing :) Have a great time with your daughter and hope to see pix of outfits :)
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! I will definitely be sharing lots of pictures from the weekend.
Marianne's dress is a stunner!! Bravo!! Can't wait to see her modeling it. You look beautiful in your blue jumpsuit. You will have so much fun! 😊
Thank you so much! She came over to try it on just now and it fits her like a glove (mind you, she won’t be able to eat a big meal in it 🤣).
Izzy you have made a beautiful dress for Marianne, can’t wait to see the pictures of her in it. You will look amazing in either jumpsuit, and will have a wonderful time meeting up with your sewing buddies. That is the main thing. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. ❤
Thank you so much Maggie! I’m feeling pretty good about wearing that blue jumpsuit now so a ton of stress has just left me!!
So much going on! I feel your pain regarding the narrower fabric for the Avenir. I hope you'll be able to decompress and take some breaks during all of your busy-ness. - Kelly
Yes, very busy and definitely plan on slowing down in November before I get crazy busy in December again 🤣
It's always so insightful to document what you wear and analyze it. i'm sure you will hone in on your ideal workwear style very soon! i definitely would not want the stress of trying to sew for a deadline so i think you're taking the right approach. we are always our own worst critics--no one in attendance is going to care that you've worn your fabulous jumpsuit before.
So true about the jumpsuit! After not worrying about what I’m wearing on the bottom part of my body for 4+ years, I’m really feeling out of practice 🤣 Also, I am carrying more weight now and my body has changed so it really will take a while for me to figure out what I want to wear in the office now. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi Izzy. As I said to Christine after her video, Frocktails should be about seeing your like minded friends and enjoying yourselves, not about trying to outdo each other with outfits and getting stressed about sewing new things. I'm so glad you both have decided to get more wear out of your already sewn beautiful garments. Bravo!!
Marianne's dress will be the star of the evening anyway, cannot WAIT to see her in it 💙
Funny you should talk about the Parker Pants, all will be revealed next week 😂. I cannot believe your event has come round so quickly. Hope you have the most amazing time, I'm sure without a doubt you will.
Happy Thanksgiving ❤ xxx
Thank you Carole! Yeah - no more stressing out over my outfit for Frocktails. To be honest, we’re going to have so much fun, no one is going to care what we’re wearing. And you’re right - Marianne will be the belle of the ball that night! You’re now seriously piqued my curiosity with the Parker Pants comment… xx 💞
Your outfits for Frocktails are both going to be beautiful. Such fun! I am headed out to Rimouski to visit my daughter for her reading week following Thanksgiving. 13 hour drive 🤪 but hoping the fall foliage will keep me happy along the way. I am participating in the #memade10x10 , so a capsule wardrobe for the trip. We shall see how that goes... Have a happy Thanksgiving and I hope your travels go smoothly and 🦃
I’m sure the fall colours are going to be amazing, but a 13-hour drive sounds really, really long to me right now 🤣 A travel capsule is perfect! Safe travels and enjoy your time with your daughter! Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
Hooray on you for the beautiful job on the frocktails dress! And good luck on the jumpsuit. If you end up wearing the “old” blue one. It’s lovely. Just add a smile and have fun!
Thank you! Seeing as the Minerva fabric still hasn’t shipped, the blue jumpsuit it will be!
Hi Izzy! What a beautiful dress you made for Marianne! It's absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to see it in person. Your jumpsuit looks great too. I was stressing about my dress and then I realized - I'm going to have a great time no matter what I wear, so I just stopped stressing over it. I'm actually still working on it, I've been so tired this week that I haven't done much during the work week. But I'll get it finished today. My main goal at Frocktails is just to meet all the people I'm friends with via UA-cam and zoom and have a fun time. I hope you have a really great Thanksgiving!
Thank you Carol! Yeah, I have completely let go of the stress. I’m going to wear the blue jumpsuit, be super comfy all evening and have a great time with you ladies! Can’t wait to finally meet you in person!
That dress for Marianne is beautiful!! And will be stunning in that jumpsuit❤ I agree with Carole and Christine- enjoy the people you will get to be with and have fun!!❤❤ Besides you have a busy few day coming up anyway, no need to be stressing ❤ I’ve noticed that deadlines for me (getting something sewn up or crafted before an event )- makes me dislike everything . After all it is our “hobby”, right?
Have a great Thanksgiving !❤❤
Thank you Mary! I usually work best under pressure and with a deadline, but not this time. I wasn’t enjoying myself this week AT ALL 🤣 But I’m very happy with the blue jumpsuit and will happily wear that and enjoy my time with the ladies!
Your daughter's dress turned out amazing!❤ You should be so so proud! How disappointing about the fabric for your jumper. I've received some narrower than usual fabrics as well. I hope this isn't an indication of more shrinkflation that we keep seeing on everything else. I'm still working on fitting my jeans. Slowly but surely lol. 😂
Slowly but surely has to be the name of the game when making jeans! They will be amazing I’m sure.
Your existing Avenir jumpsuit looks beautiful. Wear it proudly😊. Your daughter’s dress is absolutely gorgeous. Well done❤️
Thank you so much!
Enjoy your time at frocktails. I'll miss you but look forward to the Tuesday vlog x
You've let out a really good secret haha. That Core Fabrics Ponte is the best. And now everyone knows 😲 😁 I've got some Forest Green for the Onyx pants, but am going to be wanting more. Our older son had a birthday too, yesterday! Family will be getting together for some bowling and supper later on Sunday. I know what happens to the state of the sewing room when you're knee - or shoulder - deep into a project! I'm there myself at the moment, made good progress on that costume for a Halloween band concert, and headed back there now to hopefully get closer to finished. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 🥰
I know! I almost regretted talking about that ponte after I finished filming 🤣 Can’t wait to see your finished Halloween costume!
Hi Izzy, it has been many years since I worked in an office, so it was a bit of a shock to the system to think that your fab Ponte pants and Remy blouse aren’t smart enough! (I was a driving instructor for 15 years before retiring a couple of years ago for full time hobby sewing, knitting etc 😊). However I am trying to smarten my own wardrobe up and replace trial versions of things I’ve sewn with nice proper versions. This week, I’m sewing a new to me pattern, a Glissando skirt from LN, with zip instead of buttons ala Karina of Lifting Pins and Needles…… definitely not office wear though! Enjoy Frocktails xxxx
To be honest, I see people at work in leggings and sweatshirts. 🤣 But for me, when I’m at the office, I like to look very polished and professional and I didn’t feel that way in those knit pants. I think the outfit is really pretty and I do love those colours together, but I just didn’t feel super polished. I’m so excited about Frocktails, I can barely focus on work this week. 😂
What a joyful wrap-up of your week. We can see the love in the dress you made. It's gorgeous. Maybe y'all could consider getting a portrait made of her in the dress. A friend I had made something similar for her daughter (50 years ago}, and the portrait became an heirloom for the next generation. - I think the blue jumpsuit is perfect and complements Marianne's dress. Happy wishes for all the good times on your calendar. Don't worry about what doesn't get done and enjoy what does. Kay in Dallas, Texas
Thank you so much! I’m really hoping to find a pretty spot in Charlotte to take lots and lots of photos of Marianne in her new dress.
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Talk about a dress to be proud of!! Marianne’s dress is stunning indeed 😍. Your Avenir is gorgeous on you - who needs another??😂😂. Christine is so right- it’s all about the people. Hope you enjoy Frocktails and all your family events. No sewing for me - sunshine all the way in Greece. And thank you for the reminder about Florida. I have had so many wonderful holidays on Longboat Key, Sarasota and my heart breaks for everyone caught up in this latest hurricane. 😊 Lynne
Thank you so much Lynne!! The more I look at that picture of the jumpsuit, the more I like it on me and can imagine how good it’ll look with the right jewelry and footwear. It’ll be all good! Hope you are enjoying Greece!!
Hi Izzy you should try the ponte sold at Globe Tex on St Laurent blvd. Amazing quality.
Oh thank you so much for the recommendation!! Do you know if they have an online shop? Or do we have to go there in person?
I wrote a reply but don’t see it so will try again. Globetex has a website but it is minimal to what is actually in the warehouse plus there is Tissus en Folie on another floor in the same building. That place is huge also. Bring cash you get a better price. On the same street is Tonitex.
@@donnatoman7299 Awesome! Thank you so much for the info.
I’ve had the same experience with Minerva on my last 2 orders. Sat around and didn’t get shipped, etc. I cancelled both of the orders. I will be buying elsewhere from now on
It's the first time I've had to wait like this when ordering from Minerva. Really bad timing unfortunately.
I'm thinking that Minerva have got too big for themselves - I also ordered from them on Monday - one piece of fabric - and got notification yesterday (Friday) that it had been shipped using Royal Mail 48 hour which means it will probably be Monday/Tuesday next week before I get it. I am in the UK (actually only 35 miles from Minerva premises) so when it finally arrives it will have taken a good 7 days to get to me. We used to get shipments a lot quicker from them.
My fabric still hasn't been shipped! They don't usually take this long - Murphy's Law I guess LOL
I think 3rd piece - long vest or blazer would solve your baggy front blouse problem a
And make your outfit more office worthy. You just haven’t finished styling this otherwise stunning outfit. Oh, and maybe your pattern needs a butt adjustment. Or try putting an elastic on the bottom of that blouse. We big busted women need to adjust the pattern so our blouses don’t bag in the front.
I think you might be right - a 3rd piece might solve this one!
I took this clip at the end of the day and had been sitting all day so the blouse is a little creased in the front and riding up a bit due to those wrinkles. When it’s freshly pressed, it actually hangs pretty even with the back. 😊