Sunday, May 25, 2014

Practicing self-restraint on a sales weekend...


A sales weekend - Memorial Day. I absolutely promised myself I would not go overboard on fabric.

I'm limiting myself to patterns :-)

Casual Elegance (Loes Hinse Studio, love her designs - classic, elegant, chic) has patterns at 50% off! Had to get this sweater coat pattern that I've wanted for so long.


Dixie DIY - I blame thank Faye at Faye's Sewing Adventure for this! She has a post on Indie patterns - the annual Indie Pattern Month Challenge, sponsored by Monthly Stitch, is in June. Dixie's Ballet Dress got me. For knits, what a nice relaxed design! Perfect for a cotton blend jersey. Or as shown, a sweater knit top and solid knit bottom. Take off the sleeves, make them elbow length, add a wide belt. Fun!


Nikki at Fancy That posted an adorable version of New Look 6210 Knit Dress (short and maxi versions and a choice of slim or relaxed skirt and two necklines). I'm going for the relaxed skirt looks...great for summer.

And thinking of View D in red, inspired by the Sundance Cafe Rouge Dress!


Take me back to the 80's...remember the boyfriend coat? OK, if you're laughing due to how looong ago that was, I forgive you. Ashley and I both want the Republique du Chiffon Gerard Coat this fall. I got the pattern now, don't want to forget where I found it!


It's only Sunday. Not even noon. Self-restraint is probably a virtue...but total withdrawal just can't be good.
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Ciao! Coco
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9 comments:

  1. twotoastMay 25, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely patterns - I find them irresistible (I have close to 600 in my collection!). To me they contain the promise of hours of planning, happy sewing and wearing. The potential is exciting!!

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  2. MiasewsMay 25, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    I admire your restraint! :)

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  3. DiyaMay 25, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Cool. First time I am coming across someone who sews and was able to not buy fabric during sale;) Casual elegance are pdf ?

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    1. CocoMay 25, 2014 at 12:52 PM

      Tissue! This one is $8 at 50% off, a wonderful buy!

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  4. NancyDaQMay 25, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    I picked up some patterns at Casual Elegance too. And a yard of that multi colored animal print too!

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  5. TheresaMay 26, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Nice selection! I see some good sewing going on in the loft this summer. I'm looking at some Hot Patterns for a try out.

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  6. Faye LewisMay 26, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Wonderful pattern picks Coco!

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  7. prttynpnkMay 31, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    I stayed home and behaved myself- it hurt, so much!!!

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  8. MaryJune 9, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    oh, these are such good picks! I am limiting my purchases to notions and the occasional pattern. After seeing these, I may need more than the occasional pattern. Happy sewing Coco

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I love it that you came by...and thank you for your comments! Coco

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