Author: Janine Sews

I’m a proud Canadian living in western Canada. I lived in the US for a couple of decades & in 2021, we returned home to Calgary. My sewing focuses primarily on garments for my over-60 body, with an emphasis on finding my style in a mature body. I also share my sewing journey on YouTube as Janine Sews.
Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style – Breton Top Pattern
Indie Patterns · Sewing

Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style – Breton Top Pattern

Janine Sews2 Comments

Recently the Duchess of Cambridge toured Germany and of course her wardrobe was fabulous. It helps that she's slender and tall and her clothes hang nicely. But not everything she wears is fancy; she has a penchant for Breton tops. Like the one that inspired me. I posted the picture on Pattern Review and commented… Continue reading Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style – Breton Top Pattern

Simplicity 1920 ~ Third Time Around
Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 1920 ~ Third Time Around

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Sometimes the simplest of patterns brings the most satisfaction. Pattern Simplicity 1920  is one of those coordinates patterns - "Misses' Skirt, Top, Jacket, Scarf and Belt". I bought it early last year and sewed two tops, two belts and a skirt at the time. I like the shape of the tops - the deep scoop… Continue reading Simplicity 1920 ~ Third Time Around

Sleepwear (Butterick 5932)
Butterick · Sewing

Sleepwear (Butterick 5932)

Janine Sews9 Comments

Maybe I don't need to spend $70 for something to sleep in. Pattern Butterick 5932 describes itself as "Misses' Camisole, Dress, Top, Shorts and Pants: Camisole (fitted through bust) has shoulder straps, and self lined upper sections with elasticized back. Loose-fitting, Semi-fitted shorts ... have elastic waist." I sewed the camisole and shorts. I bought… Continue reading Sleepwear (Butterick 5932)