I did my research and read a lot of blogs about where to go for fabric. I really didn't care to look at expensive fabrics. I'm still building up my stash, so I favor quantity over quality. And I'm still a beginner and my items don't turn out great, so there's no need to invest in expensive fabrics. I went to the fashion district so I could go to the coupon stores (stores that sell discounted precut fabrics). I went to every store in the immediate area to have a look and then went back through a second time to make purchases. I really had my heart set on spandex, so I can make my own work out clothes. I'm sure there's a store full of spandex there somewhere but I couldn't find it. I found some but they were only solid colors...I want obnoxious prints. I lingered around the Liberty fabrics, but I just couldn't pull the trigger knowing I wouldn't dare cut into it anytime soon. I ended up only buying from the coupon stores. Yes, some say they are crap fabrics but I plan on using them for practice and linings. I'm pretty happy with them. I bought 10 x 3 meter pieces. Each meter cost about 2.60 euros. That is amazing!! We spent about 3 hours looking at fabrics, and Mister T didn't complain once.
The rest of the time we did all things touristy. Paris really exceeded our expectations. There was so much to do, the prices were good, the subway is awesome, and everywhere we went we heard English. The weather wasn't great, but that meant there were no lines to the museums.
First up was the Louvre. This place is huge. 600,000 square feet and over 35,000 pieces. We paid for the audio guide, I would highly suggest it. Besides giving you a brief description of a particular item, it could also track you and show you the route to get there. And it showed you how to get to the closest bathrooms....lifesaver.
This was the room that had the Mona Lisa. It was by far the most crowded. But it really wasn't that bad, we were still able to get close to it.
The Wedding at Cana by Paolo Veronese.This was the museums biggest painting, over 9 meters long.
 |
| The ceilings were beautiful |
 |
| Venus de Milo |
 |
| An over 2,000 year old mummy. |
Rembrandt self portrait
We spent about 3 hours walking around the Louvre, and we defiantly missed a lot. It was cool to see all the art students sketching pieces. There was even a small lecture going on. I would love to be able to bring my kids here. I really enjoyed it.
Lots of locks of love in Paris. Mister T and I left our lock in Verona. I don't think Paris could handle any more locks.
 |
| Basilica of Sacre-Coeur |
We went to the Arc de Triomphe.
And climbed up 275 steps to get to the top of the arc.
We had a great view from the top of the arc.
After the Arc we headed to the Eiffel Tour. Sadly the very top was closed for maintenance so we could only go up half way.
We also went to Notre Dame.
 |
| Statue of Joan of Arc |
And of course we climbed the 383 steps to get a view from the top. It was foggy, but we still got a decent view.
And we went to the Musée d'Orsay. They would not let you take photos inside, but we saw paintings by Van Gogh, Monet, Manet, Picassi and Renoir. It was really cool to see paintings that I read about in school in person.
I did learn that tourists in museums will literally push you out of the way if they want to stand where you are standing. It wasn't a bump and they could have easily stood in the empty space next to me. People were constantly in my bubble. Besides that and witnessing some classless people drape their arms around 300 year old statues, we had nothing but good experiences.
We will defiantly go back when the weather is warmer. There is still lots to see, and maybe then I'll pull the trigger and buy some Liberty fabrics.
