ASG Meeting & Elections - You're Invited Too!

Tonight I am attending a General Meeting & Election for my local ASG Chapter here in Salt Lake City, UT.

I'm pretty excited, it's been a while since I've seen some of these girls, and these meetings are always fun.

Plus tonight everyone will reveal their Ugly Fabric Challenge entry - I can't wait to see what everyone came up with, but of course I'd like to win! Wish me luck!

Want to come?

If you are not a member but have ever been curious about ASG and live in the area now is a perfect time to check us out! 

Want to learn more about your serger? 

Tamra will be presenting "Creative Serging" to take you beyond seam finishing!

There will be refreshments, door prizes and our Ugly Fabric challenge will be judged-

and it's all free!

Hope to see you there!

Want to know more? Check out our new blog here: ASG in the SLC

 (Pardon the dust, I'm still working on it)

31 Days Challenge: Settling in After a Move

I'm in!

Starting October 1st I'll be posting for 31 days on how to settle into your new home after a move.

31 Days of Change :: Are You In?

Bucket List Scrapping Challenge

Over at Journaling Junkie Stephanie proposed a challenge: Create your Bucket List

 I like to check out her blog because they have regular challenges, and whether you do digital scrapping or traditional paper scrapping the emphasis is on journaling (well, duh!) Plus there are tons of beautiful pages to motivate you if you're in a rut.

This challenge had me a bit stumped tho. There are plenty of things out there I want to do, but when it came time to put paper to pen, uh, finger to key board, I struggled. 

 The entry posted on her blog  is long and inspiring! Mine has 5 items. No pics.

Maybe it just means I'm pretty content, and if I were to be abducted by aliens tomorrow, I would have few regrets.

Or, maybe it just means I suck at this topic...

Either way, here is my Bucket list as of this moment:

1. see the red woods
2. take a vacation - just me and the Sarge
3. sew a wiggle dress - and rock it (I am a good 30lbs from rockin' any dress right now)
4. attend a Penn State "white out" game
5. learn to swing dance

Vintage Patterns, Decisions! Decisions!

Pattern Review is having a Vintage Pattern Contest

and I can't decide which pattern I want to use for my entry!

I've narrowed it down to these 3 patterns and 3 fabric choices:

McCalls 9611

I got this on Etsy with the idea of using it in the contest.

Gotta love the back neckline and sleeve bands on this one, so elegant!

Sew-Rite 8021

Another Etsy pattern picked up with the contest in mind.

I love this dress, the round yoke with the big button detail is one of my favorites!

The drawback here is this pattern is a "perforated pattern" - no printing, just lot's o' dots to identify pieces, etc. Also the instructions are very scant. I've gone over them and it all seems pretty straight forward just means I'll have to pay extra attention during construction.

Honestly, I've got a lot on my plate right now so I don't know if I can spare the brain power and energy!

Simplicity 3203

I picked up this pattern at the DI a while back for 50 cents!

I love the sash and the collar - and yes, I admit I have a thing for neckline details.

Of course I have to go with view 3, I could never pull off those sleeves with my girls!

The good news is, I've already tissue fit this pattern.

The bad news is, it might be too tight now.

Part of the Challenge is too make the garment wearable for today, and not costume-y.

I love the fabric line Silent Cinema by Jenean Morrison

These fabrics have a bit of a vintage vibe, while still feeling modern, so I think they'll be perfect for my dress (which ever one it will be...)

Gray/Blue Palette

Okay, I know what your thinking "that's pretty bold!" Right?

But I'm thinking of using it only as an accent, like piping.

See? Not so scary now, right?

Gray/Pink Palette

Aren't they all wonderful? I'd love several yards of every fabric in the line!

Right now I'm leaning towards the Sew-Rite pattern, and the Gray/Blue color scheme.

or maybe the Simplicity in pink...

What do you think?!

Decisions! Decisions!

Spring Palette Challenge at Colette Patterns

I decided to join the Spring Palette Challenge over at Colette Patterns!

The idea is simple, pick your colors, create an inspiration board and sew a mini wardrobe around your palette. You choose the colors, and what to make.

No pressure, plenty of fun!

So, here's my board - what d'ya think?

The inspiration behind my board was some lavender stretch twill and charcoal bottom weight fabric I found in my stash.

The first project on my to-do list will be a blouse out of the stretch twill, then some trousers. I've decided to commit to 4 projects. The top, pants, a dress, and...

who knows?

I guess that's why they call it a challenge. besides, I'm not expected to think that far ahead until week 2.

I think this challenge was made for me!

Any one else joining up or making plans for their spring wardrobe?

image credits:

Luichiny Women's Juni Per Platform Sandal, Amazon.com
Button Up Tier Dress, Forever 21
Pleated Bubble Shine Dress, Forever 21
Pinstripe Suiting 3/4'' Dark Grey, fabric.com
Grey trousers, Purple Oval
DAWN Plum Purple handmade fascinator Hair clip, ChloeANDMaddie Etsy