The Fashion Sewing Group  It's about the clothes.

These images are for the November/December 2009 newsletter.

Sew Generous--whether it's pajamas for the family, scarves or tote bags and purses for your friends, or just a thoughtful Gift Card entitling the bearer to "free mending service" it's the season to share your talent.

Here the little girls have pants made from the solid "Ralph's Jammies" while the mom's have solid pants and the coordinating lilac striped top. The little girls tops are lilac t-shirt knit with Hello Kitty appliques...those tops manage to be worn all day sometimes.

Sew Comfortable--The Holiday Party cranberry red and charcoal metallic fabric would be a terrific little jacket or sleeveless jacket ala Fashion Sewing Group pattern 1962. Worn with charcoal trousers or over a basic dress in a charcoal wool flannel as shown here together would make comfortable and festive coordinates without being over the top glitzy. It also coordinates nicely with the Cranberry wool crepe in this issue. Either way, you can't miss.

When you do want a bit more glamour, the New Year's Romance black and metallic fabric too the right is wonderful. It can be used with either side for the right side, more black solid or more metallic. A short jacket with your basic black dress, or a long cardigan style with black silk pants would provide you with a couple of ideas to make your holiday and New Year's Eve as romantic as you'd like.

Here's a beaded collar that you can apply to any neckline--it works shoulder to shoulder and is just $10.00. Don't forget that terrific black velvet ribbon with the black beads that was featured in the September newsletter. It's still available and a great embellishment for holiday wear.