Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425

20 January, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews6 Comments

I've been ogling choker tunics and dresses since last summer, and finally had the right fabric and pattern. Simplicity 8425 is a very simply designed tunic or dress with a choker style collar, long sleeves, and 22" zip in the back. I'm at a point in my life where I like covering my neck -… Continue reading Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing · Vogue

Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

13 January, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews8 Comments

We've had a cold winter in Atlanta (yes, freezing temperatures!). In my closet there are 2 cold-weather robes - one leopard print, the other Hello Kitty - and both have been worn to death. Time for something a bit more adultish. Since I've committed to not buy any ready-to-wear clothing in 2018, I couldn't just… Continue reading Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing

2018 Plans and Commitments

9 January, 20189 January, 2018 Janine SewsLeave a comment

We're a third of the way through the first month of the new year and I have yet to sew anything for me. And that's actually a good thing. Amongst my goals for this year is to be more mindful in my sewing. Not to sew just because I have fabric or pattern in my… Continue reading 2018 Plans and Commitments