New Listings at GoofingOff Sewing

       Good morning and Happy Saturday! I've been away from the blog, please forgive me, but family illness and personal stuff (not sh-t, I am trying to cuss less) have kept me away. I am amazed by how a person can get side lined, knocked off their feet by happenings, and what it takes to get back on track. I also found that while wandering around NYC I found comfort in a local farmers' market (Union Square on Friday and Saturday, yummy bread), thrift shopping (no patterns but a great wool coat. It was cold up there), a book (not an e-book but real paper book so I could turn the pages), and the NYC VAMC (I am a vet. It was like a piece of home far away from home. They recognized me as one of them. Awwww). 

      Getting back on track is to get back into my routine. It took me weeks but the first thing that helped was listing in the GoofingOff Sewing shop. Shopping came next and cooking a close third. 

I also noticed what keeps others on track. For my friend, Denise, it is cooking. She creates the most wonderful soups and casseroles. Her canvas is a soup pot, her brush is a spoon, her paints are the vegetables and spices she uses. My hubby is at home in the garage. I swear he gets high on the smell of grease. He is happiest when he is bending a wrench. The more difficult the challenge, the happier he is when he gets it done. 

      So, here are a few of the listings that helped me regain my senses. And, by the way, the family member is doing better. One day at a time, one step at a time, even baby steps count. 

Simplicity 4075 boys' Costumes from 1952 in size Medium COMPLETE 
Hard to believe this pattern is over 60 years old! Imagine a little guy dressed as a matador. I love the little guy on the pattern front in the 50's version of a Turkish costume. 

Simplicity 1510 Misses' Maternity Jumper and Blouse from 1946 in size 12, bust 30 inches COMPLETE 
1940's Maternity wear from the "just after WWII." Lots of baby making in those days. 

Simplicity 4494 Teens' Dress, bra, top, and shorts in size 8, bust 28 inches from the early 1960's. COMPLETE 
So cute and easy to make. Change it up with today's colors and fabric. A great pattern for a beginner.

Simplicity 7001 Misses' Cocktail dress in size 4-12, bust 29-34 inches UNCUT 
Here's another EASY TO SEW dress. Cocktail dress, that is. I love the sheath....form fitted to show off curves but not too tight so you don't show the curves you don't want to show. I think I would ditch the sleeves, though. I little too poufy for me. 

Simplicity 8256 Men's Kimono robe in size 38-40 inches COMPLETE 
I love Jiffy patterns....easy to sew and still look good. This robe would be great for a Father's Day or Mother's Day gift. 

Simplicity 9136 Girls' Costume Pattern in size 14 
I love historical costumes. In fact, I love costumes. 

McCall's 7834 Men's Shirts. 8 Great Looks Size 38-40 UNCUT 
More great sewing for the men in your life.

McCall's 2966 Hats and Bags in Fur from 1971, UNCUT 
OK, so it's kind of late for fur hats this year but winter will come back next year....and you will be ready with this pattern.

Simplicity 5175 from 1980 Misses' Front Wrap Bias Skirt in size 12-16 UNCUT 
I love wrap skirts. They make great cover-ups with dance wear or bathing suits. 

OK, so that's how I keep my head on straight, listing great patterns. Stop in at GoofingOff Sewing and see some of the other great patterns listed. Don't forget to use the coupon code BLOGGIN to get 15% off your purchase.

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Five Dress Patterns for the Renaissance Festival

Simplicity 1551 Misses Renaissance Queen Gown in size 18-24 UNCUT

What is it about a Renaissance Festival or Medieval Fair that makes them so attractive? The time in history was difficult for almost all. Disease, poverty for all but a few, high crime rates yet when we see the long, flowing gowns we let out a big, collective sigh. I think the chess matches with human chess pieces are cool....although I don't think I would want to be one of the pawns. I couldn't stand still long enough.
Not all of us would be a princess living in a  castle and wear gorgeous gowns and furs but one can wish.  Here's a few patterns to help make that dream come true at the next festival.....or wedding.

Simplicity 1045 Medieval Queen costume gown in size 14-20 UNCUT Beautiful dress that comes in more than one length. 

Simplicity 1026 Cinderella Costume in size 6-14 UNCUT Glass slipper, anyone?

Simplicity 1137 Misses' Renaissance Costume Size 14-22 UNCUT Stunning!

Simplicity 1305 Girls' Princess and Fairy costume dresses in size 3-8 with matching dresses for 18" doll. UNCUT
For the little girl who dreams of being a princes and her baby, too. 

Simplicity 0733 Girls' Frozen Costume Dresses in size 3-8 UNCUT
Anna and Elsa dresses would look majestic at the fair!

Stop by GoofingOff Sewing when you have a chance. There are more costume patterns in the shop for all kinds
of parties or fairs.

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

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New Listings At GoofingOff Sewing: 17 Ways to Sew in the New Year!!

Wow, 2016! It's almost hard to fathom. I remember watching movies, sci-fi movies, about what the world would be like in 2016. Driving around in spaceships, food replaced by stuff in a tube, and everyone would wear sleek silvery body suits...because that's what people who travel from planet to planet would wear. Not quite what's happening now. After all, my car is still earth bound and I'm wearing jeans and peasant tops, 70's style...and people still sew.
With that in mind, I found a few patterns that might tickle the fancy of more than a few sewing enthusiasts. Some are for summer but then winter doesn't last forever. 

McCall's 5357 Easy Stitch 'n Save Misses' Summer Wear in size 6-12, bust 29-34 inches.   Easy to sew, easy to wear, perfect for summer or the resort. 

McCall's 4922 Misses Shirts in size 6-12, Bust 30-34 inches UNCUT Button front with collar and princess seams to show off curves.

Simplicity 4162 Lizzie McGuire for Girls. Peasant Blouses, Dress, Pants, and Shorts in size 8-16. UNCUT Peasant tops and dresses for the fashion conscious girls. 

New Look 6361 Girls Summer Outfits Size 3-8 UNCUT Lots of summer looks for the little ones. Fun and easy to sew. 

New Look 6688 Toddlers' Dresses in size 1/2-4 UNCUT So cute! With the right fabric this dress could be suitable for a wedding or the beach!

New Look 6613 Little Girls' Dresses in size 3-8 UNCUT Another cutie from New Look for the little ladies. Adorable!

McCall's 3610 Misses' Shirts in size 8-14, bust 30-36 inches. UNCUT Eight Great Looks, 1 Easy Pattern

Simplicity 9415 Misses' 2 Hour Dress and Top Size 4-8 Bust 29 -31 inches UNCUT A sundress or jumper, easy to sew. 

Simplicity 2893 Misses' Pullover tops in size 8-18 UNCUT Love this!

New Look 6966 Misses Sundresses with strap variations in size 6-16, bust 30-38 inches.  Fitted bodice with flared skirt. Great summer look.

Simplicity 1984 Misses' Bolero Jacket in Size 8-18, bust 30-40 inches. UNCUT  A cute jacket to dress up an evening dress to keep the air conditioning chill off the shoulders. Make it in a luscious satin or brocade. Gorgeous and easy to sew. 

Simplicity 0238 Misses' Super Hero Costumes in size 6-14, bust 30-36 inches UNCUT Who said super heros have to be male? Go Girls!

Simplicity 0259 Misses' Capes Costumes for the Day of the Dead...Maybe Mardi Gras! One size. UNCUT Nothing is as dramatic as a cape. Almost could wear nothing under it....oops, that's another story. 

McCall's 9258 Easy Stitch 'n Save 18 inch doll wardrobe UNCUT Cause baby dolls need clothes, too.

Simplicity 1133 Misses' Super Jiffy Wrap Around Beach Cover-up or Tunic and Pants in size 6-18. UNCUT  Cute and Easy to sew. A Super Jiffy Pattern from the 1960's redone by the good folks at Simplicity.

Simplicity 0331 Girls' Princess Dress Costumes in size 3-6 UNCUT This is the "I want to be a princess" pattern.

Simplicity 3979 Kitchen Accessories and Misses' Apron Shirley Botsford Design UNCUT   I love the look of yarn bombing...here's sewing's answer....fabric bomb. Cute apron, potholders, appliance covers, AND curtains.

Well, that's seventeen. Whew! All listed in the shop. Check them out! Pick out your faves.
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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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 Make magic with every stitch. 

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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