Re: Sewing for Nashville

> BEI Design wrote:
<snip>
> When I saw the subject line, I thought, "Beverly is going
> to sew for the entire city of Nashville, yikes!"

> Your plans sound scrumptious, as you knew they would.
> hehehe. You do pick colors that I like, you know. The
> combinations work perfectly. You also deal with "dry
> clean only" fabric the same way I do.

> If it doesn't
> wash, it goes in the "out" pile -- the Friends of M.S.
> pick up every month or six weeks. You probably iron more
> than I do, which is to say that you sometimes iron.

> I would think that your palazzo pants and the top would
> be perfect. Or if you wanted more color, you could whip
> up another top which we all know that you can do with
> your left hand while you are checking email and news
> groups. ;-)

> Shoes: First rule is always comfort. Save the
> knees and hips. As long as they look ok peeking
> out from below the pants, you're good to go.

> Pogonip wrote:
>> BEI Design wrote:
>> When I saw the subject line, I thought, "Beverly is going
>> to sew for the entire city of Nashville, yikes!"
>
> LOL!
>
>> Your plans sound scrumptious, as you knew they would.
>> hehehe. You do pick colors that I like, you know. The
>> combinations work perfectly. You also deal with "dry
>> clean only" fabric the same way I do.
>
> The good news is, the silk came out of the dryer perfectly
> smooth! I doubt I'll have to press it all after it's made
> up.
>
>> If it doesn't
>> wash, it goes in the "out" pile -- the Friends of M.S.
>> pick up every month or six weeks. You probably iron more
>> than I do, which is to say that you sometimes iron.
>
> I occasionally press the collar and/or front bands of
> shirts, but most of my "ironing" is pressing as I sew. All
> fabrics get machine washed and dried before I sew them, if
> they don't come out of the dryer pretty presentable, they
> get donated. Life's too short... and dry cleaners too
> expensive.
>
>> I would think that your palazzo pants and the top would
>> be perfect. Or if you wanted more color, you could whip
>> up another top which we all know that you can do with
>> your left hand while you are checking email and news
>> groups. ;-)
>
> I have that silver & black burn-out silk velvet top I wore
> for my 50th HS reunion. Or a sparkly red layered top I
> bought for another occasion. (I do seem to have a lot of
> black in my closet). I could probably wear either with the
> black 'Slinky' pants and sliver flat shoes I already own.
>
>> Shoes: First rule is always comfort. Save the
>> knees and hips. As long as they look ok peeking
>> out from below the pants, you're good to go.
>
> Yup! I gave up heels years ago, and comfort is the first
> criteria when I buy shoes.
>
> Beverly
>
>

> "BEI Design" wrote:
> > Pogonip wrote:
> > > BEI Design wrote:
> Oh, the red sparkly top sound beautiful with the silver
> sandals; no need to purchase anything, you seem to have
> it all on hand.
> Emily

> Emily Bengston wrote:
>> "BEI Design" wrote:
>>> Pogonip wrote:
>>>> BEI Design wrote:
>> Oh, the red sparkly top sound beautiful with the silver
>> sandals; no need to purchase anything, you seem to have
>> it all on hand.
>> Emily
>
> I hesitate because it was bought for a winter occasion, I'll
> have to get it out and see if it's cool enough for Nashville
> in July. I really would prefer something with color.
>
> I really like the way "Slinky" packs. Maybe something like:
> http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW920
> or
> http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=XX212
> or
> http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW908
> or
> http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW913
>
> ;-) Can't have enough party outfits....
>
> Beverly
>
>

> BEI Design wrote:
> > Emily Bengston wrote:
> > > "BEI Design" wrote:
> > > > Pogonip wrote:
> > > > > BEI Design wrote:
> > > Oh, the red sparkly top sound beautiful with the
> > > silver sandals; no need to purchase anything, you seem
> > > to
> > > have it all on hand.
> > > Emily
> > I hesitate because it was bought for a winter occasion,
> > I'll have to get it out and see if it's cool enough for
> > Nashville in July. I really would prefer something with
> > color.
> > I really like the way "Slinky" packs. Maybe something
> > like:
> > http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW920
> > or
> > http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=XX212
> > or
> > http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW908
> > or
> > http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW913
> > ;-) Can't have enough party outfits....
> > Beverly
> I rather like
> http://www.denverfabrics.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=WW920
> the best of those. Not a lot of color, but cool elegance.

enough... ;->