Thursday, December 19, 2013

What's on me, What's on Zillie


What a difference a week makes in temperature. We Floridians have had to bundle up all week. Brrrr. Seriously, it was 39 this morning. (Do you think I can convince Peter to put ME on his Coatmas list??) The good thing (if there is a good thing about 39 degrees in Florida) is that it quickly warms up to the 70s/80s during the day. It will warm up again by next week but we'll still have a few weeks of cold coming in January/February. That's about all I can take of "winter" anymore. Twenty-five years in the Sunshine State has me spoiled.

I remembered to check my camera this time and it looks like I'm in focus again.Yay! Even I was getting tired of that blurry pic from the last post being what I saw here. It was just a silly dial that I must've nudged inadvertently which threw off the camera's focus setting. Silly, maybe, but oh-so-important.

I'm finally wearing the turquoise Sophia knit skirt I made last month, using ol' standby KS3287. Love this pattern!  I even had an unsolicitation from one of the partners today. Gotta love those.


This week Zillie is wearing an in-progress Hot Patterns Miss Moneypenny. You may think my camera is acting up again, but this time it's the fabric. It's a dotty satin which photographs like crap from a distance.I started it this past weekend and still have hems and buttons/buttonholes to do. I'm thinking covered buttons, which means a trip to Joann's, which means waiting for payday (tomorrow).


This is the fabric close up.


And this is what it looks like a little farther away. I'm not sure if I like all that shine, but I'll probably wear a cardi or jacket over it, so the shine will be toned down somewhat.


This is the pattern. Hot Patterns has it on clearance right now for $7.95. Go buy it here before it's too late! I promise I am NOT being paid or otherwise compensated for saying this. I bought my own copy a couple of years ago, and reviewed it on PR here, with links to photos that show alterations, etc. It's one of HP's earlier releases so the instructions are a little bit obtuse and/or quirky in spots and they are not illustrated, but the pattern itself goes together nicely with few alterations even accounting for any quiggles I noted in my PR review. But the bottom line is it's a flattering and feminine vintage style with a modern edge, which I think has staying power in most office wardrobes. Have I convinced you yet? ;-) Hurry up before it's gone forever.

21 comments:

  1. Debbie, after Michael, you're next on my Coatmas list -- promise!

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  2. the Moneypenny blouse looks excellent. :) I like the dots, even if your camera doesn't!

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  3. I'd love the Moneypenny blouse, but choke on the $19 postage to Australia.

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  4. Love the beautiful pieces. I'm on the FL/GA line and made another trip to doctors due to these weather changes. Can't take it.
    Happy sewing--

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  5. That is a great skirt Debbie, love the colour and the "flippy bits". Beautiful blouse. Gorgeous fabric. Zillie looks lovely in it.

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  6. That fabric is hideous and for a bigger gal why would you want the shine?

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  7. Sorry that was harsh I am no teeny weenie and shine and my big boobs work , maybe a cardi is a good ideas like you said

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  8. I love that skirt debbie. I was just thinking of making something like that for myself so it's lovely to see it on you. And I can't wait to see your finished blouse.

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  9. I really want to make that skirt - you've talked me into it! Yours is awesome and I love the flare at the bottom. I think the shiny fabric top will be beautiful on you with your coloring. I am very curious as to what an unsolicitation is?

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  10. You look lovely. Love the skirt.

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  11. Don't wait for the store to open to accomplish covered buttons! Make a tiny yo-yo/Suffolk Puff (tiny circle of fabric, turn under the edges with a running stitch, pull thread tight to gather the circle into a little bag) and insert any old plain button of the right size into the yo-yo. Pull thread taut, take a few stitches to secure the cover onto the button. Sew the now-covered button onto your garment.

    In theory, this sounds tedious and awful to do. In practice, it's easier than using those button-cover kits -- at least, it's easier for me than using those button-cover kits.

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  12. I love that skirt. I can see you strutting down a hallway, and that lovely hem detail moving with you. Great color, your usual expertise--another winner.

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  13. You look great in that outfit!

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  14. That is such a great look on you. I love the flirty hem.

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  15. I am looking forward to seeing your complete Moneypenny blouse! I remember the original version, and I've had the pattern for years but never got around to making it up. I think it was beyond my sewing level when I made it up, but I think it might be time to re-visit.

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  16. Beautiful fabric for your Moneypenny. I love the skirt too!

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  17. I too am curious about the 'unsolicitation' :-)

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  18. Heh, I'll refrain from talking about the -50C weather we were having the other week. :D

    Your outfit is so cute! I love the polka dots on that blouse.

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  19. I love your Miss Moneypenny Debbie!

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  20. I love the cut and color of the skirt. The money penney looks great. Shine on!
    McDonna
    P.s. It's 29 degrees here, going down to low teens tonight. Ugh

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  21. I love the cut and color of the skirt. The money penney looks great. Shine on!
    McDonna
    P.s. It's 29 degrees here, going down to low teens tonight. Ugh

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