Thursday, June 05, 2008

An outfit for Strings

Last week I was able to sew up a white collared shirt for my summer travels. I used some white poly/cotton fabric and thrifted buttons:
My favorite part about this blouse are the pintucks down the front. They add such a nice feminine, but classic touch. Thanks Shannon for your help with this! =)

I wanted a no-iron jumper for my month-long journey away from home, and I was glad to find some stashed tropical breeze to make up into a favorite princess-style jumper.

Ties are sewn into the back princess seams and tied in a knot
These will make a good pair awhile at the Strings Workshop. Until I return, cheerio!

8 comments:

  1. Nice job -- I also like the tucks a lot!

    Have a wonderful time on your vacation!

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  2. You're welcome, Cheri! ;) Your blouse looks just lovely, and I love the jumper. They both look very summery!

    Enjoy your Strings Workshop!

    Yours in Christ,
    Shannon

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  3. beautiful blouse!! :)

    I love the pintucks...you are so creative and not just always "sticking to the pattern" but rather doing other things that look so neat. But, may I ask, where do you find the time?? Is sewing all you do?? (just kidding!!)

    On a totally different topic...(well, it might not be so far fetched) - do you have any recommendations for courses/books/etc,.. for learning the violin? I've always wanted to learn, and (shamefully) 2 years ago purchased a violin for myself, but have never pursued it that much. It's just another thing to add to my ever growing list, but still, I would like to know any suggestions. Are there any good ways to *easily* learn at home, or is it best to have a teacher??

    thanks for your help!

    ~ Ruth Ann

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  4. Thankyou ladies!

    Ruth Ann,

    LOL! I guess one makes time for things that they want/need to do! =)

    For violin, I would recommend that you find a teacher. And if possible, go to the recitals that his/her students play in and watch them. It will give you a good idea of the teacher's capability of teaching.

    A website that I like to recommend to people would be www.violinmasterclass.com They videos they have wouldn't replace a teacher, but it does help sometimes with learning.

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  5. Cheri, I know you're away just now, but I've tagged you for a book meme -- check out my blog if you'd like to participate!

    Yours in Christ,
    Shannon

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  6. I love your jumper. It looks so nice and cool.

    I know Shannon just tagged you for the book meme, but I just did too. It must come from both reading the same blogs. :-)

    I hope your trip has been smooth.

    Tiffany

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  7. Nice job! You are a talented seamstress!

    Blessings,

    Rebecca

    fourmyers.blogspot.com

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