Lately, when I've looked through my wardrobe I've been bored with everything I own. There are a couple of things I like, but most of my clothes are either very simple and basic, or they don't fit. The 'don't fit' piece can eventually be remedied, but it's faster to make something new. So for the next… Continue reading Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Author: Janine Sews
I am a Canadian who recently returned home to Calgary after 24 years in the USA, mostly in Florida and Georgia. I returned to sewing in 2015, and my focus is on sewing clothes for my over-50 body in styles and fabrics that make me look my best.
I also vlog as Janine Sews on YouTube.
Binding an edge on a knit garment
I originally posted this on a different blog so some of the info and references may appear odd but I don't want to lose this info when that blog goes poof ... so here is a little tutorial (mostly for me) on how to bind an edge on knit fabrics. BTW - this pattern has… Continue reading Binding an edge on a knit garment
Swoon Patterns Gatherer Egg Apron
A few weeks ago I spent time at a conference with a good friend. She pulled out her phone and showed me a couple of pictures of the eggs she had collected from her newly acquired chickens. It was serendipitous when about 2 days later Swoon Patterns sent out an email advertising their new apron… Continue reading Swoon Patterns Gatherer Egg Apron
Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!
There are a couple of things on my 'I'm scared to sew' list, and one is pants (aka trousers). Not sack-of-potatoes pull-up pants, but actual adult trousers with a waistband, zipper and shape. I've made 2 pairs of pants in the past, neither successfully. G called the last pair clown pants. But alas, the ready… Continue reading Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!
Butterick 6463
Recently I discovered The Monthly Stitch. It's a collective of blogging sewists, and each month a challenge is posted. The April Challenge was to let Miss Bossy choose our next sewing project. Here's a link to the post where I asked for Miss Bossy's feedback. In case you didn't read the first post, Miss Bossy… Continue reading Butterick 6463
Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress
Every morning I stare at my wardrobe and nothing excites me. I'm really tired of the standard pants/shirt/topper silhouette and am beginning to realize that I want to wear dresses. Inspiration Simple sleeveless dress in fun prints. I always find things I like in the J. McLaughlin catalogue. The Pattern Simplicity 8570 has a similar… Continue reading Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress
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