I work best under pressure, so decided to join the April 2018 Challenge from The Monthly Stitch. I need your help so please continue reading! For April 2018 The Monthly Stitch challenge is a visit from Miss Bossy. Miss Bossy is going to determine what I'm sewing in April. And YOU, dear reader, are Miss… Continue reading April Challenge, and I need your help!
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.
American Doll Clothes for an English Girl
A young friend from England has several of the popular 18" dolls. Her grandmother told me the prices for brand named clothes (ridiculous comes to mind), so I decided to cleanse my palate by making doll clothes. Unlike a lot of girls, I didn't learn to sew by making doll clothes. My mom sewed entire… Continue reading American Doll Clothes for an English Girl
Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up
High-fiving myself because I actually completed this commitment! Pattern Review's Wardrobe Contest ends tomorrow, and of the approximately 115 who have signed up for the contest about 25 have completed and submitted their entries. I'm happy to be one of the entrants. I am not going to write blog posts on each item, at least… Continue reading Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up
Swoon Patterns ~ Glenda Purse
Something different. I learned to sew a purse! There are so many options now for those who want to make structured bags that look like they come from a designer shop. And one of the benefits of living in a city with a thriving chapter of the American Sewing Guild is access to classes -… Continue reading Swoon Patterns ~ Glenda Purse
Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler
I'm afraid my dresser drawer may have less space this spring and summer ... The Inspiration The inspiration for this project wasn't this exact top, but rather the fabric, print, and general shape of Boden tops. Over the years I've bought a lot of Boden and love their bright colours in whimsical, often graphical prints.… Continue reading Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler
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. While snoop shopping, I've admired a few shirts. Carolina Herrera makes white button-downs that are so elegant and timeless. Shirts are also appealing to me because you can make them work… Continue reading McCalls 7575 – Button-Down
Janine Sews 