Way back in 2016, Sarah Gunn of Goodbye Valentino fame was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Sarah and Julie Starr had just released their book, The Tunic Bible, and like a lot of people, I bought the book. Then I set it on a shelf… Continue reading Tunic Sewalong
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.
Creston Jeans for Calgary Stampede
17 August 2024 If you've read some of my previous blog posts, you'll know that I'm stupid about entering contests. I am compelled to enter challenges and contests! That said, over the years, I've become more selective in what I enter, and try to reign myself in and only commit to things that will result… Continue reading Creston Jeans for Calgary Stampede
2024 Sewing Plans Worksheet
On my YouTube Channel, I shared my Sewing Plans and Goals for 2024. The Sewing Plans worksheets are included below. There are two pages. One is a cat theme. The other is not. Because I know not everyone is enamoured with cats 😻 sewing-project-planner-2024Download
For Him: Butterick 6534 as a costume
A mid-summer party meant we needed costumes! We haven’t worn costumes since about 2002 and yes, I sewed these ones, too. Vague memories of channeling my ancestors in Viking robes while drinking akavit … We were invited to a summer costume party with a rather specific theme - Austin Powers. My husband immediately said he… Continue reading For Him: Butterick 6534 as a costume
Pattern Review: Simplicity 8843 Anorak
Spring can be late to arrive in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies. An anorak is the perfect topper choice.
Focus on Free Patterns: Mary Quant Minidress
Highlighting a free sewing pattern for a cute 1960s style minidress that is very wearable in the 2020s.
