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2018 RTW Fast, McCall's, Sewing

McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

28 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews23 Comments on McCalls 7575 – Button-Down
McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

I've always liked button-down shirts, but ones off the rack don't fit me. Well, they used to fit me, then I put on weight. While snoop shopping, I've admired a few shirts. Carolina Herrera makes white button-downs that are so elegant and timeless. Shirts are also appealing to me because you can make them work [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing

Plans for Wardrobe Contest

11 February, 2018by Janine Sews8 Comments on Plans for Wardrobe Contest

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 [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Vogue

Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top

5 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews7 Comments on 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 [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Simplicity

Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425

20 January, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews6 Comments on 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 - [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Vogue

Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

13 January, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews8 Comments on 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 [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing

2018 Plans and Commitments

9 January, 20189 January, 2018by Janine SewsLeave a Comment on 2018 Plans and Commitments
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 [...]

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