New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing: Costumes!

Crunch time at GoofingOff Sewing….no, not school or exams…the 5th Annual Costume Sewing Pattern Sale starts September 1 and I am stocking the shelves with costume patterns…lots of them.

Here’s some of the newest in the shop:

Simplicity 1487 Game of Thrones Costume in sizes 6-12 OR 14-22 UNCUT $8

Simplicity 1347 Game of Thrones Costumes in size 14-22 UNCUT $10

Beautiful gowns inspired by Game of Thrones, available in size 6-12 or 14-22....

And Tauriel's Spider Dress.....

Cute and Sexy

Simplicity 2072, Misses’ Sexy Costumes in size 14-22, bust 36-44 inches. School girl, cat, firefighter, witch, and sailor girl. UNCUT

Simplicity 4046 Misses' Costumes Size 14-20 UNCUT

maybe be Bo Peep....look for those sheep...just beware of the wolf....

Simplicity 1301 Misses’ Steampunk Costume in size 6-14, bust 30-36 inches UNCUT

Victorian inspired Steam Punk

Simplicity 1248 Misses' Steam Punk Corset and Jacket Bust 30-36 inches Uncut Complete

Simplicity 1732 Misses' Victorian Coats Bust 30-36 inches UNCUT

Simplicity 1299 Steam Punk Coat, Jacket, and Ruffled Skirt for bust 30-34 inches UNCUT                                                                

 Edwardian Gowns inspired by Downtown Abbey

Simplicity 1517 Edwardian Gowns in size 14-22, bust 36-44 inches. UNCUT $10

 Dance all Night as a ballerina or disco queen!

Simplicity 2067 Ballerina, Disco Queen for bust 36-44 inches UNCUT

 Civil War dresses.....

Simplicity 1818 Civil War Dresses in sizes 8-14 OR 16-24 UNCUT

And something for the little ones....

Simplicity 1956 Baby Girls' Tutus size 1/2-4 UNCUT

Simplicity 1303 Toddler Girls' Princess dresses Size 1/2 to 2 UNCUT

Simplicity 1350 Girls' Skirt, Top, Sleeves Sizes 3-6 OR 7-14

Lots to look at

Lots to see

Dress up

Be who you want to be

It’s fantasy!

The 5th Annual Costume Sewing Pattern Sale starts September 1st. All costume sewing patterns will be 40% off for the entire month of September…..or until they are all gone.

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A Dress for a Summer Evening: New Look 6119

New Look 6119

New Look 6119 Misses' dress from Project Runway is a fabulous look. Simple, flattering lines that look wonderful with gorgeous, flowing fabrics. 

The dress in the shorter version by Angela at Collected Yarns. She added lining but still kept the flowing look and feel. Great job. Read about how she did it HERE.

I think this dress would be wonderful for a summer date night or wedding....and the lining is a great idea, Angela. 

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6 Reasons to Love Indygo Junction Doll Clothing Patterns at GoofingOff Sewing

Welcome to the World of Indygo Junction Patterns.

Calendar Cuties LJ482 Designed by Becky Larson UNCUTPattern for a felt bodice jumper with seven seasonal applique designs to fit 17-19" dolls

 I was fortunate enough to snag these patterns for 17-19 inch dolls (like American Girl) all in perfect condition. 

Raining Cats & Dogs IJ497 Designed by Donna Martin UNCUTPattern for a jumper and overalls with a felt bib and appliqués. Cat and dog purses, jacket and vest also included. Fits 17-19" dolls 

A great way to use scraps of fabric, ribbons, felt, buttons...I know I'm not the only one with a stash. 

Lady Bugs & Bumble Bees IJ480 Designed by Donna Martin UNCUTPattern for an A-line jumper, a felt jumper with pleated skirt and a blouse. Two vests and two purses  to fit 17"-19" doll.

All of the patterns are uncut and complete with their own plastic bag to keep them safe from the elements....like scissors and nosy dogs (well, mine are nosy).

Bunny Hop IJ470 UNCUTPattern for an a-line jumper, a felt jumper with pleated skirt, a vest and a blouse to fit 17-19" dolls.Also includes a bunny purse.

I love the purses....I wonder if they could be enlarged for little girls...girls love purses, even when they are empty.

Dainty Daisies IJ481 Designed by Donna Martin UNCUTPattern for an a-line jumper, a felt jumper with pleated skirt, a hat, a blouse, and a purse to fit 17-19" dolls.

Remember to use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get the 15% discount when ordering. 

Teddy Time IJ474 Designed by Donna Martin UNCUTPattern for a jumper & overalls with a felt bib, Teddy Bear purse, vest & muff also included. Fits 17-19" dolls. 

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Free Pattern Make A Sewing Roll: Holiday Gift Tutorial

Sewing Roll by Jennie at JennieStitched

Rain again...lots of rain. We're getting what California needs. Seems there is a disturbance in the Gulf, a stalled disturbance, with lots of rain. Hopefully it won't organize and become a named storm. So what does that mean, you might ask? It means I keep my happy tush at home and get some things done...like laundry, cook a batch of chili, pack Etsy purchases (thank you), and list the wonderful costume patterns I found while thrifting at my favorite shops yesterday. After all, the annual Costume Sewing Pattern Sale is less than a month away. This is the 5th year now and it's hard to keep patterns in the shop for the sale. It starts Septmber 1st and lasts through the month of September so mark your calendars. I'll be posting more about it as we get closer to the sale.

In the meantime.....
The holidays are approaching like they do every year and every year I try to do too much....make gifts, bake cookies, cook for a crowd....I'm sure y'all go through the same thing. Well, I found this great looking sewing roll by Jenny at Jenny Stitched. She made this roll for a friend and posted the tutorial. It is worth a look-see and do. Click HERE to go to her tutorial (or click on the picture. She did a fine job and I want to show her work off).
I will post more easy-to-make gifts every week so we (yes, me, too) aren't pulling our hair out trying to get things done at the last minute. I paid too much for this 'do to pull it out...and I want to sip wine with friends. Maybe I host a cookie bake AND sip wine. Hmmm....

Jennie's Sewing Roll opened with all the goodies inside.

Yippee! It looks like the rain is letting up a little...maybe the hubby won't have to build a boat after all. No ark, the dogs are fixed....and so is the cat. The only thing that would breed would be mosquitoes...got enough of those already. 

Until next time...Sew On!

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13 Reasons to Get Out the Sewing Machine: New Children's Patterns at GoofingOff Sewing

Need a reason to get the sewing machine out? How about 13 reasons? 13 great children's sewing patterns at GoofingOff Sewing. Something for the little ones all the way to the Oh-so-cool teens. 

McCall's 8812 Infants' Lined Tops and Panties UNCUT

The criss-cross style and button shoulder straps makes this outfit so cute. One pattern with 8 looks.

Simplicity 7984 Boys and Girls Hats....12 styles...Partially cut COMPLETE

What's summer without a hat? Keep the sun off and look cute, too! Maybe make a few in the same color for the little guy's (or gal's) crew...great party idea. 

Butterick 4385 Girls Dresses in size 7-14 COMPLETE

Lovely enough for a summer wedding with a little jacket to keep the chill off the shoulders. 

Simplicity 8881 Junior Teen Dress, Pants, and Scarf. Size 7/8 bust 29 inch COMPLETE

Oh, so retro for the teen....cute dress with bell bottoms pants!

McCall's 3850 Boys' and Girls' Robes and Pajamas Size 7/8 COMPLETE

New jimmies or robe for gift-giving? Maybe a sleep shirt and shorts in some cute, funny fabric. 

McCall's 4164 Boys' Shirts Size 3-6 UNCUT 

So Joe Cool, especially in little guy sizes...Makes the look all that much cuter.

McCall's 4291 Boys' and Girls' Pajamas and Nightgowns Size 8  COMPLETE

More jimmies and nightgowns...Great gift idea.

McCall's 9051 Infants' Pinless Diaper, Diaper Cover, and Wrap Shirt UNCUT

These would be a wonderful shower gift. Use the appliqué or fussy cut a cute pic from fabric and make something unique and ecologically sound. One less diaper for the landfill...or a cute diaper cover for a trip out of the house. 

McCall's 8870 Toddlers' Costumes Cow, Flower, Clown, Witch, Dinosaur, Bear, and Bat in size  1-2-3 UNCUT

Now, you know I had to have a costume pattern in here...Of course I do. This one is for toddlers....I love tots in costumes...They are so cute! And they know it.

Stretch & Sew 970 Children's Jacket Size 8-14 UNCUT

Retro preppy look from the 1960's.

The Children's Corner "Libby" Girls' Jumper/Sundress Size 1-8 UNCUT

Adorable jumper pattern from The Children's Corner. Use contrasting fabric for the sash for a different look. 

McCall's 4963 Girls' Tops, Gown, Shorts, Pants, and Blanket Size 3-6 UNCUT

 Oh, something to use all that fleece....Blankets and jammies!

Indigo Junction Bear Essentials Girls' Jumpers with Bear Appliqué and Bear Backpack Size 2-8 UNCUT

OK, not just a cute jumper with a bear but a bear backpack, too. Sew cute!

OK, 13 reasons. I had 14 but it sold before I could publish this post. Sometimes that happens. Anyway, remember to use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get your 15% discount exclusive to blog readers. 

Sew On!

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Mid Week Rummage: Accent on Daintiness

Hostess Gown, Hollywood Patterns 1897, from 1939.

Happy Wednesday. 

My good friend, Nan, finished counting and checking about 100 patterns....which means I HAVE LOTS OF WORK TO DO! However, a gal has to take a coffee break sometime, so I did, and while I sipping my dose of caffeine (medicinal purpose...clears the cobwebs from the brain) I traveled back to 1939 through the pages of Ladies' Home Journal. 

I love to look at old magazines and newspapers. I heard someone say photography is like time travel.....well, I guess that is what I do. Today I traveled back to December, 1939, when Europe was at war but the U.S. wasn't....yet.  English mothers were worried about their children surviving bombing raids, dresses were still long, and the photo gallery for 1940 shows legends like President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Among the pages was this advertisement for Hollywood Patterns by Charlotte Johnson. 

Hollywood Patterns, Accent on Daintiness, 1939

"Accent on Daintiness" show several patterns for nightgowns, negligees, slips (fitted bodice and brassiere!), and robes. I love the hair styles and the Fred and Ginger fashions. Be still my heart! Maybe I can find some music, like Glen Miller or Benny Goodman to play so I can stay a little longer. 

Coffee break is over. Back to 2015. Got to quit goofing off. Wait...I am GoofingOff! lol

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Get a 15% discount with the coupon code BLOGGIN... good to blog readers. 

New Fabric Listings in GoofingOff

I do a little sewing, usually a pillowcase or two for do-good work. Making something for little girls comes pretty easy to me....something pink, a little bit of lace, and a ribbon or bow (or two...or both) and Voila! perfect for girls. Boys, on the other hand....hmmm....that's a bit of a stretch for me coming from a family of 4 girls and having a daughter...an estrogen-enriched atmosphere if there ever was one.  So I did a little looking around and found some fabric suitable for everybody. 

Moon Owls 100% Cotton fabric. By the Half Yard. Owl circles are 2 3/4 inches across. These little owls are so cute!

Halloween Stache Fabric 100% Cotton by the Half Yard When I found this fabric I couldn't stop laughing. Vibrant colors, nice weight. 

Race Cars fabric by the half yard Vroom, vroom!

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Alexander Henry Fabric Route 66 By the Half Yard Get your kicks..... This is really nice fabric. Good for pillowcases, passport holders, journal covers....

Alexander Henry Aloha Girls by the 1/2 yard  Beautiful fabric.

So there's a few ideas to work with. Make magic happen.

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