Sew Noted

I just loved the Pattern Forecasts Marcy Tilton used to do for The Sewing Workshop back in the 80's/90's. I would purchase quite a few of her pattern suggestions -- many of which I never considered or flipped past in the catalogues -- and then tape her tweaks and hints to the pattern envelope. It helped me remember why I bought that particular pattern! Her tips and fabric suggestions were spot-on. I am now doing the same with Sandra Betzina's Fashion Forecasts. I was sorting and tidying my sewing room and found an extra copy of the Fall/Winter one and starting cutting and taping away. It helps reinspire and remotivate me when I'm flipping through my pattern file drawers.