Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top

5 February, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews7 Comments

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

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing · Simplicity

Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425

20 January, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews6 Comments

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

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing · Vogue

Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

13 January, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews8 Comments

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 RTW Fast · Sewing

2018 Plans and Commitments

9 January, 20189 January, 2018 Janine SewsLeave a comment

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

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Christmas Sewing – Jalie Nico

25 December, 20176 May, 2019 Janine SewsLeave a comment

Several quick Christmas projects, including one on my new coverstitch. Jalie Nico for G G liked the henley I made for him for Independence Day , and shortly after that he started asking for a henley. It took me a while, but I finally got around to it. Jalie Nico is a raglan-sleeved t-shirt for… Continue reading Christmas Sewing – Jalie Nico

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 1499: Winter Wear for the South

4 December, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews6 Comments

In this part of the world, vests are standard wear for autumn and winter. I have a few in my closet but had never considered making one until I saw a sample garment at Hobby Lobby, placed right beside the fabric and patterns. Does anyone else think longingly of the days when fabric stores had… Continue reading Simplicity 1499: Winter Wear for the South