Hello. My name is Debbie and I'm an internet shopaholic.

I really didn't plan all this shopping and I think I definitely need to remove myself from the computer tomorrow morning in case I'm tempted again, but, really, the budget can handle it so it's not a problem, right? Right?? OK, DH would probably prefer I shop for tile or carpet, but where's the fun in that?

So anyway, there I was at 7:30 a.m. just happily minding my own business, checking my email, and what should pop into the Inbox all quiet and innocent-like?? A sales announcement from Fashion Fabrics Club. Yes, I get these on a regular basis and usually I just delete them without further thought. I mean, have you seen my stash closet? But this one mentioned knits and velours at very reasonable prices and I was tempted and clicked the link. Oh no! It all looked so pretty.

Want to see what jumped into my cart?








The first one is a cotton/Lycra knit. (No, Belinda, you can't have it ... although something keeps telling me you already do.) The next three are rayon/Lycra knits. Next, are two slinkies (of the acetate variety) and finally 80% cotton/20% poly brown velour. Because the order is from FFC, notorious for slow-boat shipping, it won't be instant gratification but maybe I'll be done with my jacket by the time it does arrive.

Speaking of the jacket, the pattern has now undergone the initial adjustments, and the muslin is cut and nearly sewn. I'm going to finish putting it together (with at least one sleeve) after dinner, but I already see a bust point adjustment in its future. As much as I went on and on about the 17 pieces, it really hasn't been bad at all once they were traced. The pieces are fairly small which means cutting out is fast and easy. And because they are small, I was able to use up my bigger muslin pieces that I had re-wrapped around the bolt. Yes, I was saving muslin scraps ... but they were much too big to toss. See, I do truly save money sometimes! ;-)