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
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.
Simplicity 8054 – A vest for Mom
First big test for a sewist - stitching a Christmas gift for someone else.
Resolutions and Plans for 2017
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.
Seamwork Magazine (Colette) Addison Top
Sewing Up Seamwork Magazine Addison Top
Productivity : New Look 6380
I've surprised myself by making a pair of pants and two skirts in a few hours, all from one pattern! New Look 6380 is a Knits Only pattern for wide-legged pants and 3 skirts in different lengths. All versions have an elastic waistband. Pants I needed a pair of pants to wear around the house… Continue reading Productivity : New Look 6380
Holiday Sewing
One of the blogs that inspires me is the Renegade Seamstress. A few weeks ago I found her post on refashioning sweaters into cute Christmas Tree decorations and knew this was my next project. I thought these would be a good little decoration for the house, and also as a quick gift for friends. I visited… Continue reading Holiday Sewing
