Janome partners with ThreadBanger

The DIY Scoop Janome has partnered with the awesomely cool ThreadBanger.com. I watched one of their videos & subscribed to their podcast. I am hooked! Of course I am still out of my sewing studio. I figure I have a week left of stuff in my spring cleaning downstairs, then I move up!

Of course my sister called & got me out the door before The Prince even left for school to hit a couple yard sales. I am always on the look out for sewing & crafting junk when I go & I found it today!!! Two complete purse projects for $2, fabric, pattern, thread (Mettler even) & the velcro for $1 each! SCORE.

Progress on the "Belle Elysse"

I picked up some cotton fabric for the Belle Elysse dress. So far I have cut out the material & started sewing the bodice & sleeves. The only reason I stopped is because the step I'm on required ironing for the elastic casings before sewing them, so I am on hold until I can get to the iron (it's upstairs in what will be the sewing room).

There are some adorable pics on the page of dresses that have been made by customers. It never ceases to amaze me the impact of fabric choice!!!

Michael Miller Fabrics

Making it Fun Michael Miller Fabrics Blog by Kathy Miller.

Knitmare on Elm street and Goth Baby are a couple of my favorite Michael Miller fabric collections.

My old favorite is the Eiffel Tower collection, but it's still a favorite!!!

I just had to have it!

My first You Can Make This purchase is the Belle Elysse Tiered Dress. I am hoping I have the 1 1/2 yards up in the storage room to give it a try, then maybe I'll forge out & buy some really fantastic fabric & make more!

My next project

Finally I have tied up some of my loose project ends & will be starting a new project! Woohoo!!! I picked up the fabric this weekend & it will be a cover for my new stand mixer, and hopefully a couple of matching hanging towels.

I am starting to browse for some summer sewing for the kiddos, PJs and of course some dresses for the Princess! Not sure if I have any patterns in mind I'm hoping to find inspiration in the fabric!

I can be found...

Since I am so obviously not sewing a cotton picking thing you can find me over at The Frugal Momma and Lisa's Cook Book.

What Lisa Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing. You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long. You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start. You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

I have 3 weddings in 2008 EEK!

I have 3 weddings this year a cousin in August, a friend in October & a Niece in November.   I know that I have NOTHING to wear & that is a possible understatement!!!   So I will be sewing (or buying) myself something to wear.  Hopefully I'll find something to sew I'd love to take on a project like this.  I'm sure I'll keep my eyes peeled for good deals while I'm out shopping too, I just don't get to stores where I could buy something like this that often.  It usually means a trip to the mall & I think I was there maybe 6 times last year & that could be a stretch!  Usually it was just to run in & out of Bath & Body Works with my Mom any ways.

So I was sitting here trying to work but distracted by pattern shopping... Here are some potential candidates.

Kwik Sew 3536 Wrap blouse

M5484

M5314 Wrap Dress

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