12.21.10 New Vintage Etsy Goofing Off Listings

Wow. I was so excited about the lunar eclipse last night that I drank caffeine and got up at 3:30 this morning so I could see the moon during the change. It was awesome!! The moon was a reddish-orange color, simply fantastic. Made my husband get up to look. He grumbled a bit at first but he was impressed. Then, after sleeping about an hour, I got up again to see the moon once more during the eclipse.  At first it looked like a mushroom then slowly changed. It was so bright! What fun!

Well, I listed a few more patterns in the Etsy shop. I thought it would be a good time before I lost my steam.

Butterick 2293

I just love the look of this pattern. I can’t decide if I like the blouse (I am partial to sleeveless tank tops) or the pattern envelope. The illustration sort of looks like Mary Tyler Moore back when she was on the Dick Van Dyke Show. Cute and easy looking pattern with 4 different versions for 32 inch bust.

 

  Simplicity 8110

I love this outfit. I think it appeals to my professional, put-together side. Not that I dress that way all the time but I do love the look. From 1969. Very put together and stylish. In Women’s size 38, Bust 42 inch.

Simplicity 8552

I like the thought of jammies but this is perfect for a beach cover-up. A necessity for keeping those burning rays of the bod. The pattern include bra and panties, too. Too Cute!!

There are more listings but those are my picks for today. Great to think about, especially with the snow coming down in feet in most of the northern hemisphere right now. I don’t think too many folks are going to be dreaming of a white Christmas. It looks like a reality.

OK, got to get back to goofing off. After all, it’s what I do best.

Post by Eileen Patterson of GoofingOff.etsy and GoofingOff.artfire.com.

Building a Wardrobe

Having a wardrobe that looks good and fits well is an important part of business life. A few years ago it might have been OK to wear almost anything to the office and get away with it. The economy was rolling, money easy, jobs seemed to be easy to find. Not anymore. Looking good with a polished, sophisticated look gets the interview and the call back. It might be easy to put on a tee shirt but a dress or suit that fits well says "I am a professional who takes my job seriously." Finding the right clothes can be difficult and when found can cost a fortune. Sewing your own is a reasonable way to cut costs and still look good. Here are some good patterns that can build a wardrobe that looks professional and still be fashion forward. Now, the beauty of this pattern, Butterick 5188, is a dress that can go from daytime office to date night with different fabric. Cute and stylish, sleeveless it would wonderful on a evening cruise. Add the jacket or shrug to keep the night chill off your arms. Perfect! Change the fabric a little and the evening cocktail dress is now just right for the office or lunch with friends. So many choices from just one pattern! Butterick 4295 is definitely for cooler weather but why stick to sweats when you can look polished and cozy at the same time? With pants, jacket, sweater, and skirt you can make a coordinating wardrobe that will keep you warm and looking good. Both of these patterns, and many more get-ahead-in-business patterns, are available in the GoofingOff.etsy.com and GoofingOff.Artfire.com shops.