Sewing

American Doll Clothes for an English Girl

25 March, 201826 March, 2018 Janine Sews8 Comments

A young friend from England has several of the popular 18" dolls. Her grandmother told me the prices for brand named clothes (ridiculous comes to mind), so I decided to cleanse my palate by making doll clothes. Unlike a lot of girls, I didn't learn to sew by making doll clothes. My mom sewed entire… Continue reading American Doll Clothes for an English Girl

Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up

14 March, 2018 Janine Sews4 Comments

High-fiving myself because I actually completed this commitment! Pattern Review's Wardrobe Contest ends tomorrow, and of the approximately 115 who have signed up for the contest about 25 have completed and submitted their entries. I'm happy to be one of the entrants. I am not going to write blog posts on each item, at least… Continue reading Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Swoon Patterns ~ Glenda Purse

10 March, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews5 Comments

Something different. I learned to sew a purse! There are so many options now for those who want to make structured bags that look like they come from a designer shop. And one of the benefits of living in a city with a thriving chapter of the American Sewing Guild is access to classes -… Continue reading Swoon Patterns ~ Glenda Purse

2018 RTW Fast · Indie Patterns · Sewing

Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler

4 March, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews16 Comments

I'm afraid my dresser drawer may have less space this spring and summer ... The Inspiration The inspiration for this project wasn't this exact top, but rather the fabric, print, and general shape of Boden tops. Over the years I've bought a lot of Boden and love their bright colours in whimsical, often graphical prints.… Continue reading Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler

2018 RTW Fast · McCall's · Sewing

McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

28 February, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews23 Comments

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… Continue reading McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing

Plans for Wardrobe Contest

11 February, 2018 Janine Sews8 Comments

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