HERE'S THE BEST DRESSED AT THE BIG EVENT!!

     Move over Don Cherry ... there's a new 'Dapper Dan' in town!!

"TIS THE SEASON ..."

     As the snow is falling and temperatures drop outside, I've been busy in my sewing shoppe!  
     A special request for a Christmas suit has brought a week long intense tailoring session - and the results are spectacular!!


       The picture showing the white jacket, is the lining and it was very classic.

     The client who requested this custom made suit won " best dressed " at the Christmas gala event that he attended!

    Now, with the countdown on till the 'big day', I will be working on my own Christmas list with not a lot of time to spare!

    With the winter solstice two days away, I am happy to point out the days will now start to get longer!  I enjoy the winter season and the growing hours of daily sunshine!

    Wishing all of you a wonderful, Christmas season as you enjoy your personal traditions for the festivities.

Merry Christmas! ... Alice   

HUGE PATTERN CLEAR OUT!!

     As we approach the end of this year, I find myself reflecting on this year and beginning a new focus on the year ahead.

     Over 1,000 patterns are now available!  If you're looking to sew for yourself, family or friends, and you're looking for a particular design or pattern number, be sure to send an email with your request or specifics of what you're looking for!

     Prices will vary from $1.00 to $10.00 ... depending on design.

     Looking forward to hearing from you soon! ... Alice
   

Autumn's Delights!

   The breath-taking beauty of the fall colours brings the excitement of fall harvest, the clean up of summer gardens and the preparations for the chilly days ahead.
   The Royal Winter Fair is a favorite annual adventure for our family ... so much to see and do ... we especially enjoy the heavy draft horses.
   From a sewing/designing point of view, I find the fall a time of new growth and development - a left over excitement from September's 'back to class' regime.   Research is a year-round project for me - it seems there's always something to investigate and learn more about - whether it's fabrics, designs or machinery.
   I always seem to be exploring fashion/design lines for the 'larger size 5 gals' ... looking for the missing items that industry doesn't manage to fulfill.
   This year at the Royal Winter Fair, I'm going to take a close look at what seems to need tweaking in the equestrian arena of riding clothing - too often the sizes just don't seem to meet the requirements of our Canadian gals!  So, if you or someone you know has a desire for better fitting riding breeches or jackets, please leave a note and let me know what you find most lacking and I'll incorporate all the ideas to improve what is available in the clothing for a more comfortable ride.
   With Christmas coming, there will also be a new nightgown/nightshirt design to add to your wish list ... soft - cottony -  and snugly warm!  Request a preview of this year's design - orders will be taken from Nov 15 to Dec 10th ...
   In the meantime, stock up on herbal teas, hot chocolate and your favourite cookies/biscuits - it won't be long before it's time to relax by the fireplace and enjoy the moment!

September 2016 .... Where has the time flown?

     Can it really be,  that almost 2 years have passed since my last posting?  How do we manage to get pulled along in a whirl wind - dancing to many tunes - and over loaded with so much on our plates that we manage to let a few fall by the wayside?

     Finally - I managed to squeeze in a vacation to Nova Scotia!!  For a week, there was no hustle and bustle, no alarm clock, no expected or unexpected demands, schedules or appointments to follow - just relax and breathe!!  With all the forestry in the Cape Breton area and the ocean coasts the air was clean, fresh and revitalizing!  The water so amazing - Artesian wells make quite the difference in Parrsboro, where I stopped to visit my cousin and his wife at their restaurant:  The Porch Light!  The weather was so beautiful - hot and sunny - with a breeze off the water to cool down with the heat - Halifax was the busiest place we ventured! Peggy's Cove, Port George and PEI were on the list  before we headed back to Moncton to return home.

     I relaxed!  I enjoyed! I smelled the roses!  

     And, now I have energy galore for my next big adventure!

     I have been researching natural fibers - for those who want to avoid or eliminate chemicals in their clothing.  It certainly is an interesting venture!  To this research, I have added the interesting topic of dyes - and, I'm going to pay more attention to next year's garden and pursue the natural dyes that Mother Nature has provided to us!

     October brings me several weddings for alterations and custom designed formal wear - always an interesting seasonal change in the design lines.

     I will be teaching sewing classes to individuals who want to learn the basics or develop their talent to the next level.  If you are interested, please be sure to contact me for further details, classes will be very small to ensure personal instruction, support and individual level of design development.

     Hope the coming fall season delights everyone with the changing colours, the harvest baskets and new delights to tickle your fancy!