Thursday, May 24, 2007

More sewing goodness!

Woohoo! I received my Hot Patterns order today. I purchased the patterns for the Cha-Cha-Cha (left) and the Cosmopolitan (right) dresses. Boy, they are hot!

I'd been drooling on those two for such a long time (longer for the Deco Vibe Cosmo Dress, obviously, since it's been out longer). Those patterns are more expensive than I'm used to, which is why I'd held back for so long; but I decided to finally treat myself to them as a late birthday gift.
I'm thrilled, they're even more exciting in person! I dream of making all four. Not necessarily all for me - I have a nursing sister who would love a wrap dress (very handy to start feeding a hungry baby in a jiffy, AND be sexy!), and a little sister who is very fond of halter necks.
Now, to think of the fabrics to go with them! I have a couple that would work, but not that much. All that sewing lately has made a serious dent in my stash of fashion fabric!

I finally made something new for the etsy shop:
another reversible tote in toile de Jouy.

I like those shorter handles and am very tempted to keep it for myself... but there are a couple of rings that shall need to be purchased soon!

Sorry to be short tonight, but I am just back from a wonderful dinner date with my adored little sister... now a couple of people here need attending to ;)

27 comments:

BeckySC said...

Beautiful bags, Isabelle :) You always do such lovely sewing :)
Enjoy your dinner date with your sister :)
((((hugs))))

Zoanna said...

I like the short handle totes and the ruffles on top. Lovely fabric.

Dawn said...

I love the Cha-Cha-Cha dress! Your purse is so cute:)

Carol said...

You're going to look fantastic in those dresses!!

dawn said...

I love your bags! Great colors too.

Tany said...

Wow! Those bags look great! And that pattern is really something!

Hugs from Portugal!

Sharon said...

I love the patterns-they are really pretty. Gteat bag-I really like the ruffled top.

Karoline said...

The bags are gorgeous Sylvie as are the dress patterns

lena-lou said...

These are such nice patterns, Both are gorgeous but the one on the left for a day would be fab :-)

Your bag for your shop is lovely.
Happy planning Isabelle

Wendy said...

Wonderful bags, Isabelle. I'm sure they won't last long in your shop! Have a wonderful weekend.

Shashi Nayagam said...

You have lovely taste in patterns Isabelle. I think all the dresses will look gorgeous.
That back is beautiful. Hope you enjoyed your dinner with your little sister and woo hoo Seb is back? that must be the icing on cake for you today. Have a lovely weekend

Margaret said...

What an adorable bag Isabelle. Love the idea of the shorter handles as they are often so long in this type of bag.

I'll just bet you are very happy it's weekend so you can spend extra time looking at your lovely new patterns. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend.

Michelle said...

LOVE the tote! Those patterns are fabulous too, can't wait to see what fabrics you choose.

Carla said...

The tote is soooo pretty!!!!!

Cathy said...

In response to your comment, you're not behind, I started early! Have a great weekend.

coonie said...

I love the dresses on the first pattern! And what to say about your bag, it is so gorgeous!

Have a wonderful weekend, my dear friend. I hope the storm is done soon and little Cutie is not scared anymore.

(((hugs)))

Hala said...

Oh boy! oh boy! oh boy! they are hot indeed:)i like a lot the chacha design so sexy....
and the tote is cute:)
bisous

Singular Stitches said...

What a gorgeous bag!!!

Annemarie said...

I can imagine your excitement, Isabelle. Also for the bag. Yummy! I think I might pay your Etsy Shop a little visit one of these days o)

Barbara said...

What a beautiful bag, Isabelle! Your sewing is so very lovely!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead of you. :D

norththreads said...

Hi Isabelle! Thanks so much for popping by! YOur shirt on the bodice is fabulous!!!! Im sorry my guestbook wouldnt work i have no idea what happened! Your site is full of sewing inspiration!!

Tanya said...

I LOVE that bag with the frilly top part - will you sell some of those???

Tracy said...

Hello, Isabelle! LOVE the patterns you just got--they will be such fun to work on. Can't wait to see what you make, fabric choices, etc. And just love your new totebag--it is beautiful! We just got back from our trip--feeling a little jet lagged still. I was able to be here a little while away, but glad to be back to visit more often! Happy Days! ((HUGS))

Stephanie said...

Ive been so busy, I havent been able to check in as Id like too. Im so happy for you Izzy!

Ruth Rachel Vendsel said...

gorgeous patterns- woo hoo!

And I absolutely love, love this bag.. Too bad for me it sold so quickly but hooray for you! Might this become a budding business?

stitcherw said...

Your new patterns will make lovely dresses, your sisters will be delighted with the ones you are looking at for them. Your bag looks wonderful as well, especially the flowered side, very springy.
Sue

rosa said...

beautifull bags you made,i enjoyed that colours so cute kiss from spain