When the forecast is for hot and humid, this is a good wardrobe choice.
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.
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
McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress
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
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
Tilly & the Buttons Orla Blouse
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
