We had a lot of fun...
There was fabric browsing, surprising pattern finds in an unassuming shop, and a swap! Oh and of course plenty of nattering.
One of my favourite pics:
Us getting excited over the discovery of boxes of patterns!
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| Picture taken by Nikki |
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| I love it! |
and I also got a vintage pattern- I'm thinking I'll have to grade it up even though it's my bust size (never done that before, eep!). But oh the fabric possibilites!
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| "Simple to make" Sure, sure... |
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| Another photo courtesy of Nikki's camera! |
Joy from a charm of magpies
Maryanne from Sent from my iRon and also of Made on Marion
Nikki from Nikki's Stitches
Juliet from The crazy gypsy chronicles
Kat from Modern vintage cupcakes
Mel from the Curious Kiwi
You can check out more pictures and better write-ups on the meet-up on Nikki's and Mel's blogs :)
And special mention to poor Emily of Calico Stretch who was too sick to make it. Get well soon!
And special mention to poor Emily of Calico Stretch who was too sick to make it. Get well soon!
Your wool circle skirt is beautiful! And it was a real pleasure to meet you. Looking forward to the next meet-up and seeing what you do with that sweet cotton and gorgeous pattern!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope I can get something decent together :)
DeleteFantastic haul! Sound like you had a fab day. I didn't know there were so many Wellington bloggers!
ReplyDeleteYay for meet ups! Such a fun day. :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like such a fun lot to hang with! Enjoy reading your blog (also--found your blog on making your own dress form--will be attempting this weekend. )
ReplyDeleteOoh good luck with the form and let me know how it goes! :)
DeleteHow fun! And I love the patterns you got, especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteI hope I can do them justice! :)
DeleteI always get so jealous over these blogger meet ups! :) Looks like you ladies had a blast!
ReplyDeleteI love that Simplicity pattern you chose - A built in apron, those were the days ;)
ReplyDeleteFun fact- the apron is actually a fake out- just applied trim. Kinda weird right?
DeleteHow fun! Measure the flat pattern before you grade up if you haven't already-- I've had good luck with vintage patterns fitting me even when they were a size too small (seems like they run slightly big sometimes).
ReplyDeleteOh, I will definitely be measuring! I'm thinking it'll be too small in the waist. But Casey's series on grading will save me hopefully if I need it!
DeleteYay fun was had by all and I am coming next time for sure because I'm Better! Thank you for the mention :o) I wonder when the apron number will be in the works ....! :o))
ReplyDeleteYay for meeting bloggers! Isn't it crazy how well you get along in person? When I had my first blogger meet-up, I was VERY nervous that it would be awkward but it totally wasn't!
ReplyDeleteYeah, not awkward at all! I hope I travel to America one day and get to meet some of the cool bloggers from there :)
DeleteLooks like fun! I really like that first pattern.
ReplyDelete"simple to make" - sure, sure ... hehehehhe I giggled at that comment. I've been deceived by those types of patterns a few times!!!
ReplyDeleteActually, looking at this pattern i think it might be "simple" - 4 darts on front bodice, two at the back, and a rectangular gathered skirt. Idk how "simple" the extra details are!!! Can't wait to see it babe.