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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.
McCalls 6973 ~ Men’s Henley for 4th of July
It's only marginally easier to sew for a man than for a cat.
Burda 6527 ~ Eyelet Top
Nancy Zieman's Pivot and Slide method got me thinking that I could fit a button-down blouse. Pattern The description of Burda 6527 is, "Darts at the waist fit these airy summer blouses to your figure. Choose between a shirt collar or a stand collar, the sleeveless version or with sleeve bands and short sleeves." I… Continue reading Burda 6527 ~ Eyelet Top
New Look 6340 : Buffet Dress
When the forecast is for hot and humid, this is a good wardrobe choice.
Focus on Free Patterns: Deer & Doe ~ Plantain Top
Who doesn't want a well fitting t-shirt?
Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around
Last summer I made up Simplicity 8138, a simple hi-lo top. Now that summer is almost here, I'm wearing it more. So I decided to make it again! Pattern Simplicity 8138 makes up a top, tunic, long tunic and pants. Super simple pattern. I made view C because it would allow me to make best… Continue reading Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around
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