McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress

8 May, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews7 Comments

At the Sewing Expo in March I bought 4 pieces of inexpensive cotton. Three were perfect for skirts, but the moment I saw this piece I knew exactly what it was intended for ... a shirtdress! Over the last month I've looked at a lot of patterns, trying to find something that matched the vision in my… Continue reading McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress

Colette Sorbetto – the New version

1 April, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews3 Comments

Proof positive that good patterns don't have to cost a lot of money. And sometimes they're even free! Pattern Colette Patterns offers the Sorbetto pattern only in a free downloadable version. Sorbetto was one of the first fun tops I made when I started sewing again a couple of years ago. For that first effort… Continue reading Colette Sorbetto – the New version

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Tilly & the Buttons Orla Blouse

21 March, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews6 Comments

Last Spring when we were in London I made my first pilgrimage to the venerable Liberty of London, and after touching every bolt of fabric I came home with a piece of Tana lawn, and a pattern. I bought the fabric and pattern together, thinking they were a good match. Liberty fabric is expensive so for… Continue reading Tilly & the Buttons Orla Blouse

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress

3 February, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews11 Comments

Me? Wear a wrap dress? Never say never! Pattern: Simplicity 2369 I picked this pattern primarily because of the many positive reviews by women of all shapes and sizes on PatternReview.com. Wrap dresses are generally thought to be flattering and to smooth over some sins. This one definitely does that! Fabric Telio Monaco Stretch… Continue reading Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 8054 – A vest for Mom

9 January, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews2 Comments

First big test for a sewist - stitching a Christmas gift for someone else.

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Resolutions and Plans for 2017

5 January, 20176 January, 2017 Janine Sews3 Comments

Setting goals for sewing for 2017, which includes building skills, busting the stash and being a lot more deliberate and less like a bird pecking at shiny objects.