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Month: April 2019

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

27 April, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews9 Comments

When the Spring Simplicity patterns were released I was immediately drawn to this one for the shape of the top. Simplicity 8848 is a coordinates pattern featuring a couple of tops, a dress and pants. The sleeveless top was appealing for a couple of reasons; the front v-neck is relatively modest, and the ties wrap… Continue reading Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

Burda · Sewing

Burda 6334 ~ Peplum Jacket

19 April, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews4 Comments

Is this a cardigan or a jacket? I'm leaning towards jacket ... In the winter I picked up a piece of double knit faux quilted denimish fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics. There's really no great way to describe it except to say that it looks like denim on the right side, but it's got all… Continue reading Burda 6334 ~ Peplum Jacket

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Closet Case Kalle

19 April, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews8 Comments

I've admired this pattern for a long time and it was on my wish list. When Pattern Review offered me a free pattern as a thank you for managing a contest, I finally got my Kalle!   The Closet Case Kalle is another one of those patterns that shows up regularly on Instagram. I follow and post under the… Continue reading Closet Case Kalle

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