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Scuby Dooby Doo & Giveaway Winner!

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Although sewing Halloween costumes are but fond memories these days,  I could not resist the vivid holiday colors in this Scuba Knit ordered from B & J Fabrics.

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What does the dress really look like under the 20-year old Eileen Fisher cardigan, you wonder?

Here is the front,

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and here is the back ;)

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What a fun dress this was to sew!

If you have never sewn with Scuba Knit I encourage you to try it. Many scuba knits feature high-resolution digital printing almost resembling photographs. It is nearly impossible to make a garment too tight when sewing with this fabric  - scuba knit is easy to handle, and at the moment, it  is the fabric of choice for many clothing manufacturers.

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The pattern is McCall’s 6920; a current company pattern and a new pattern for me.

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The black contrast is a fine multi-purpose polyester knit I purchased at Mood Fabrics in November 2013. I bought lots of it and predict it will be showing up with regularity. Once again I followed Sunni Standing’s excellent instructions in the free Craftsy Mastering Zipper Techniques Class.

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After making my usual bodice adjustments in length, I took readers’ advice to heart and made it fitted :)

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 but it is anything other than a ‘stand up only’ dress thanks to the stretch!

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 I’ve tried to stick to sewing all-purpose clothes this fall and find dresses so much easier to sew than tops. Why is that?

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Whatever the reason, I’m happy to have a dress that will serve me well through Thanksgiving!

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And now, the lucky giveaway winner of Karolyn Kiisel’s fabulous Draping Book. IMG_0102

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s   to

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Please contact me by Monday November 3, at goodbyevalentino@gmail.com or another winner will be selected.

Best wishes to all for a fun-filled and safe Halloween :)

B O O !

 


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