A couple of months ago Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop spoke to my chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Linda inspired me to make my limoncello Kalle top, and I also wound up purchasing a couple of patterns, one of which is the MixIt Top. I've looked at Sewing Workshop pattern envelopes and I'll… Continue reading Sewing Workshop ~ MixIt Top
Author: Janine Sews
I am a Canadian who recently returned home to Calgary after 24 years in the USA, mostly in Florida and Georgia. I returned to sewing in 2015, and my focus is on sewing clothes for my over-50 body in styles and fabrics that make me look my best.
I also vlog as Janine Sews on YouTube.
Two by Pamela’s Patterns
In April I bought two pieces of fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics and I actually had a plan in advance - make a skirt and top for Spring. The Skirt The first piece of fabric was a stretch woven bottom weight with navy background and coral, poppy and blue flowers. It screamed Talbots straight skirt. Do… Continue reading Two by Pamela’s Patterns
Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top
When the Spring Simplicity patterns were released I was immediately drawn to this one for the shape of the top. Simplicity 8848 is a coordinates pattern featuring a couple of tops, a dress and pants. The sleeveless top was appealing for a couple of reasons; the front v-neck is relatively modest, and the ties wrap… Continue reading Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top
Burda 6334 ~ Peplum Jacket
Is this a cardigan or a jacket? I'm leaning towards jacket ... In the winter I picked up a piece of double knit faux quilted denimish fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics. There's really no great way to describe it except to say that it looks like denim on the right side, but it's got all… Continue reading Burda 6334 ~ Peplum Jacket
Closet Case Kalle
I've admired this pattern for a long time and it was on my wish list. When Pattern Review offered me a free pattern as a thank you for managing a contest, I finally got my Kalle! The Closet Case Kalle is another one of those patterns that shows up regularly on Instagram. I follow and post under the… Continue reading Closet Case Kalle
Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic
I suppose this classifies as a tunic, but it's the fabric that I really love this time around. The pattern I used is Vogue 9348, a tunic with overlay options. I chose the plain version without overlay. The top has "kimono" style sleeves, a slash front opening and a stand up collar, and… Continue reading Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic
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