Every morning I stare at my wardrobe and nothing excites me. I'm really tired of the standard pants/shirt/topper silhouette and am beginning to realize that I want to wear dresses. Inspiration Simple sleeveless dress in fun prints. I always find things I like in the J. McLaughlin catalogue. The Pattern Simplicity 8570 has a similar… Continue reading Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress
Category: Simplicity
Reviews of patterns made by Simplicity Pattern Company
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
Simplicity 1499: Winter Wear for the South
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
New Look 6808 ~ A TNT Woven?
This gently fitted woven with 3/4 sleeves may be my TNT for work.
Simplicity 8378 ~ Hacking Pants
This was one of those 'clear the fabric & pattern stash' projects. But I wound up with some pants that will be great for casual days. Pattern Earlier this year Simplicity released a bunch of 'hacking' patterns. These are basic design with several different detail options so you can make the project your own. This… Continue reading Simplicity 8378 ~ Hacking Pants
Simplicity 8454 – Still the year of the sleeve
Okay, so I'm a trend monger. I like those sleeves with a bit of flourish. But how are they going to fit inside my winter coat? Pattern A couple of weeks ago Hobby Lobby had Simplicity patterns for 99 cents each. So I bought ten. For 99 cents, I reckoned I might get through some… Continue reading Simplicity 8454 – Still the year of the sleeve
Janine Sews 