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Month: February 2018

2018 RTW Fast, McCall's, Sewing

McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

28 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews23 Comments on McCalls 7575 – Button-Down
McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

I’ve always liked button-down shirts, but ones off the rack don’t fit me. Well, they used to fit me, then I put on weight. Continue reading “McCalls 7575 – Button-Down” →

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing

Plans for Wardrobe Contest

11 February, 2018by Janine Sews8 Comments on Plans for Wardrobe Contest

I swore I wouldn’t enter another contest. I never win, and frankly, that pisses me off. Okay, I know that I have no where near the talent and skills of the winners, but it still annoys me.

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2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Vogue

Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top

5 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews7 Comments on Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top

I have about three long-sleeved casual tops – football, football and Canadian Olympic Team. I wanted something new and normally I’d go shop for something at the January clearance sales, but I shopped my pattern and fabric stash instead.

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