So Geeked!

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Chanel and That Jacket

Claire Shaeffer / Claire Shaeffer

One of the most creative and fascinating couturiers in the twentieth century, Coco Chanel created a look that is still popular today. This 2-day Master Class will focus on Chanel’s iconic jacket and the Chanel-isms which make it distinctive: the fabrics, quilting, unique double buttonhole, decorative trims, chain weight, and 3-piece sleeve. Students will complete a variety of samples, decorative trim, and 3-piece sleeve.

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I am so geeked. I was able to register for this class at the American Sewing Expo before it sold out. Claire Shaeffer is a nationally known expert (in some circles) whose expertise is in the tailoring of Chanel jackets.

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Shhh - Don't Tell Joanie

My sister-in-law Joanie is an interior designer and helped us with our new light fixture, so I made her this bag. It was designed by another interior designer for carrying samples around.

It is really big.

Really big. (Excuse the blurry photo; the auto focus doesn't seem to work with the self-timer.)

This 'n' That on the Crafty Front

On the knitting front, I've been working on the Mystery Stole 3. No photos yet; it looks like a dog's lunch. I'm still on chart 1, but I'm not defeated, yet. This is the most complicated lace pattern I've worked on, and it is addictive.

On the sewing front, I was pawing through my very considerable fabric stash and decided that I need to get sewing big time. (If I have to sew all my fabric before I die, I have found the secret to eternal life.) I have a lot of fabric for the office life, so I'm trying to decide what to do with it. The American Sewing Expo in Novi comes up at the end of September, and I want to be able to buy something without the weight of my stash crushing me.

Speaking of crushes, I have a mad love for beads now. They are so shiny and pretty. I'm thinking embroidery and knitting, for now. I have two good bead stores nearby, and they are eye candy pushers.

Back to the sewing room.