Today’s post is going to be about nothing! Well – not nothing, but instead of the usual sewing discussions or the occasional rant, I decided to get off the merry-go-round and take a moment to talk about what I like to do when I choose to just enjoy life. I would like to think that this activity is very French and so I think appropriate for this little blog site sitting in the middle of a big blog world!
On the menu today…
Yes, you got it. Cheese, crackers, grapes, macadamia nuts AND wine! Wine that I made. So there…also shared a little something more about myself – besides being a sewing artist, I am also a winemaker!
It’s been a wonderful day. Have not cleaned my house like I should have but instead spent quality time with my daughter. I could be sewing the buttons on the sweater, McCalls 6708, that I just finished or start sewing together the pieces that have been cut for the Simplicity 1797 dress, but hey… I need to take a brief time out, sip my glass of wine, snack on my cheese plate and just chill-lax!
Since I am writing about enjoying the moment, this may be a good time to mention the book that my son Jared surprised me with several days ago…
No…no major gift giving event. He got it for me because he knows I love books, especially when they are about Coco Chanel. I have had such a fascination with this woman. Within the pages are some gorgeous pictures as well as some more tidbits that I didn’t know.
There are several dresses shown in the book that were done in the 50’s and 60’s that I love and have attempted to take pictures of to share with you.
The bodice fits the body like a glove and the full skirt flares out dramatically from the hips with horizontal layers of ruffles.
A cocktail dress made in black lace. It is boned and strapless with a trumpet-shaped skirt and triple flounce.
Coca said “Dress women in black or white at a ball. They will catch the eye”. Hmm.. maybe I better quit enjoying life, try to find a ball to attend and start sewing a gown! First I need to finish my cheese and wine though!
Salut! Jessica
About Me
Portland, Oregon, United States
Hi there! I’m Jessica Brandon and I am a clothes-loving sewing artist. When I am not sewing, blogging or shopping for shoes for my creations, I fill in the remainder of my days spending time with my children, playing ice hockey, gardening and making and drinking wine!
Up Coming Projects:
Vogue 1426
Vogue 7881
McCall's 7089
Vogue 8997
Vogue 1431
Vogue 9006
Vogue 8991
