Claire Cami Dress

Last Saturday, kind of last minute, I decided I would cut some fabric for a new dress pattern I picked up at Market. (The Claire Cami Dress)The designer that sold it to me swore it was easy, but you know how that goes, right? We've all heard that one! Except, this time it was true, and by Monday evening after only a few hours of sewing, I had a new dress that is super cute!
Here's a picture of my reluctant model, Bailey, because it's hard to take a picture of yourself wearing a dress, and she's probably cuter in it than I am anyways!

Now I want to make one in all sorts of interesting fabric combinations!

3rd Time's a Charm

Last year I made myself a halter top using an Amy Butler pattern. I might have gotten to wear it, too, if it hadn't been just a little bit too small!

Last month, I made myself a Sun Surf Halter. Too bad it turned out to be 2 sizes too big! I look ridiculous in it, and it would take me less time to make another than to re-size the one I already finished.

Just to prove you can't keep a sewing fanatic down, I'm taking a third stab at the whole clothing thing. I've decided to attempt the Anna Tunic. It has a great flower pin that reminds me of the one on the Lilly Apron!

I'm having a hard time deciding which fabric to make my tunic from, so I've decided to run a week long pole. So, thru next Saturday, May 9, you can vote in the sidebar of this blog for which fabric you think I should use to make my tunic. When the week is over, I promise to attempt to make a correctly sized tunic!

Here are the choices:
Dark Red Rebel Roses


Green Damask from Soiree


Arcardia Blue & Brown on Eggshell


You have one week to vote for your favorite print. Happy voting!

Quilting Product of the Week: My-T Fine Electric Scissors

This week I have chosen the My-T Fine Electric Scissors as my product of the week. These electric scissors are another Fall Quilt Market find of mine.
The features that make these scissors great include narrow blades, and cordless, rechargable operation. No more tangled cords getting in the way, and no batteries to buy! These scissors recharge on their own base. The narrow blades are great for chenilling, which is what sent me looking for electric scissors in the first place. I wish I'd had these when I made my chenille scarf! The blades fit into channels around 3/8" wide, making the cutting part of chenille projects a breeze.
These scissors would also be great for cutting out patterns for clothing and other projects. I'm no seamstress, but the few items I have made, such as bags and jackets, would have been much easier with these scissors!
Replacement blades for these scissors are available for about $17.99. The scissors themselves retail for $59.95.