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Kwik Sew 3658

9 January, 20209 January, 2020by Janine Sews11 Comments on Kwik Sew 3658

This pattern has quietly become one of my TNTs. And surprisingly, I’ve never reviewed or blogged about it. But it’s definitely a favourite and one I feel confident will always work.

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New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top

31 October, 2019by Janine Sews12 Comments on New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top

I’m buying fewer patterns these day. Everything seems so similar. Then I saw this pattern on the front of the New Look Fall/Winter catalogue and it was both different and fresh!

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Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106

14 August, 201914 August, 2019by Janine Sews11 Comments on Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106

Skirts are pretty much perfect for the dog days of summer. When a breeze hits you on a hot summer day it feels a bit scandalous …

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A Birthday Dress ~ Simplicity 8595

1 July, 20195 July, 2022by Janine Sews14 Comments on A Birthday Dress ~ Simplicity 8595

Instragram has informed me that making oneself a birthday dress is a thing. I had planned to make a dress, the fabric was sitting right there, my birthday was coming up so I thought I’d give it a try!

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Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

27 April, 20196 May, 2019by Janine Sews9 Comments on Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

When the Spring Simplicity patterns were released I was immediately drawn to this one for the shape of the top.

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Kwik Sew 4254 ~ Winter Wear

25 January, 20196 May, 2019by Janine Sews9 Comments on Kwik Sew 4254 ~ Winter Wear

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I like cold weather and I’ve been excited to sew up some gear for frigid temperatures, Atlanta style.

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