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Sunday, July 01, 2012

The June Six

My sewing mojo was on fire in June.  I finished six garments this month and completed the Ten Yard Adventure Wardrobe just in time to be worn before it started to get really hot around here.  To recap, the June Six were...
  • Ivory Polyester Crepe Elastic Waist Straight Skirt
  • Ivory Polyester Crepe Lined Wide Legged Pants
  • Ivory Polyester Crepe Burda 8869 Cardigan
  • Peyton Dress 1 - Purple Linen Floral Print
  • Peyton Dress 2 - Silk Tweed
  • Peyton Dress 3 - Black/White Polka Dot Cotton Pique


It was a great month!  I haven't quite decided if this next month will be totally devoted to making work clothing or if I will switch over towards the end of the month to make some maxi dresses for the vacay in August.  Right now I'm in work mode and the thought of ending this run of creativity is a little "frightening" to me, so we shall see.  Especially since I want to use the very popular McCalls 6559...



...and the new McCalls 6612...



...with these knit fabrics...



...for a couple new maxis.  I'm hoping that a couple of weekends will get me the additional maxi dresses I need for the vacay...because I have a few more ideas for work garments that I'd like to get made before July ends.

Lastly, I hope all my sewing sisters in Maryland, Virginia, W. Virginia and the D.C. area are doing okay since the power is out in quite a few places and the temperatures are boiling...

...as always, more later!







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23 comments:

  1. pattiJuly 01, 2012 8:10 PM

    Very productive--and quite lovely--June, Carolyn! That linen print is still my favorite! I look forward to seeing what comes out of your sewing cave in July!

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  2. ElarayJuly 01, 2012 8:26 PM

    As usual, you've made some beautiful pieces. I haven't embraced the maxi dress (not a surprise) but I'm eager to see yours. I"ll be watching.

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  3. OpalJuly 01, 2012 8:32 PM

    Fantastic wardrobe!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 01, 2012 8:41 PM

    Wow! What a productive month! And what a lovely summer wardrobe!

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  5. osovictoriaJuly 01, 2012 8:45 PM

    Love those knit fabrics for your maxi dresses, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

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  6. VictoriaJuly 01, 2012 9:03 PM

    Girl, you were doing it big in June! Great job! Looking forward to what July has in store. The maxi is a great place to start. Can't wait to see your versions (I know personally you just can't sew one *giggle*)!

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  7. DianaJuly 01, 2012 9:22 PM

    What great coordinating pieces Carolyn. I can never get over how productive you are!!!
    And what a coincidence! I just cutout a top in navy stripes using McCall's 6559 View F minus the star.

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  8. DanaJuly 01, 2012 9:41 PM

    WOW! What a productive month. I love the ivory crepe pieces - very flattering on you!

    (Thanks for continuing to check in at my almost dormant blog!)

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  9. shamsJuly 01, 2012 10:17 PM

    Very impressive, Carolyn! You've created some nice pieces. I can't remember the last time I had such a productive period.

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  10. velosewsJuly 01, 2012 11:15 PM

    That's a lot of great sewing Carolyn.

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  11. pdiddlyJuly 02, 2012 3:15 AM

    Its amazing how much you have sewn, I am sure those knits will not sit there for very long

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  12. KarinJuly 02, 2012 3:26 AM

    What an awesome June! Every outfit is pretty and flattering. You really are on a roll. I'd love to see you make some maxi's and get your insights on the process.

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  13. LoriJuly 02, 2012 8:40 AM

    Great job on all the sewing. Really like the fabrics for the maxi patterns.

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  14. Lisette MJuly 02, 2012 9:11 AM

    I want to make a few of those maxis too! You are really on a roll, so many new garments!

    I was lucky with the storm, my power went out but quickly came back on after flickering through the storm. And besides lots of smallish branches through the lawn, no major tree damage.

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  15. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]July 02, 2012 9:25 AM

    What a fantastic job you have done in June. I look so forward to seeing what July holds? Some beautiful things, I am quiet sure.
    Happy sewing.

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  16. Sassy July 02, 2012 11:01 AM

    Gosh you are a machine.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 02, 2012 11:16 AM

    Six garments in a month! You are on a roll. :)

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  18. gMarieJuly 02, 2012 1:25 PM

    Love that first pic of you!I want to look like you when I grow up. First i need to feel comfortable in my skin - working on that.

    Love the maxi with the cowl! Might have to go pick that one up for my long sewing week :)

    g

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  19. Goodbye ValentinoJuly 02, 2012 6:31 PM

    Looks to me like you mojo is still smokin' Love your finished clothes and love those knits!

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  20. The Slapdash SewistJuly 03, 2012 1:33 PM

    These are all fabulous pieces! I am not a pants person, but your wide-legged pair is making me actually want some. They look so great on you!

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  21. Faith WallisJuly 03, 2012 9:53 PM

    Love all the clothes for June.

    I really like the maxis and fabric you've picked. Are they an "it" thing this year?

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  22. LynnebJuly 04, 2012 8:54 AM

    Just noticed that new McCalls maxi when I was at Joann's yesterday. Love it! Won't you look so sassy in that dress!

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  23. Barbara at Cat Fur StudioJuly 06, 2012 1:49 PM

    Wow, what a wonderful assortment of things you have made!

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