I swore I wouldn't enter another contest. I never win, and frankly, that pisses me off. Okay, I know that I have no where near the talent and skills of the winners, but it still annoys me. But the timing is right for the Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest. We're going on holiday later in the… Continue reading Plans for Wardrobe Contest
Category: 2018 RTW Fast
Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top
I have about three long-sleeved casual tops - football, football and Canadian Olympic Team. I wanted something new and normally I'd go shop for something at the January clearance sales, but I shopped my pattern and fabric stash instead. The Inspiration Vogue 8497 This pattern was issued in 2008 and is now out of… Continue reading Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top
Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425
I've been ogling choker tunics and dresses since last summer, and finally had the right fabric and pattern. Simplicity 8425 is a very simply designed tunic or dress with a choker style collar, long sleeves, and 22" zip in the back. I'm at a point in my life where I like covering my neck -… Continue reading Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425
Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897
We've had a cold winter in Atlanta (yes, freezing temperatures!). In my closet there are 2 cold-weather robes - one leopard print, the other Hello Kitty - and both have been worn to death. Time for something a bit more adultish. Since I've committed to not buy any ready-to-wear clothing in 2018, I couldn't just… Continue reading Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897
2018 Plans and Commitments
We're a third of the way through the first month of the new year and I have yet to sew anything for me. And that's actually a good thing. Amongst my goals for this year is to be more mindful in my sewing. Not to sew just because I have fabric or pattern in my… Continue reading 2018 Plans and Commitments
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