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Reviews of patterns made by Vogue Pattern Company

Indie Patterns, Sewing, Vogue

Three Pieces for my new wardrobe

10 November, 2021by Janine Sews9 Comments on Three Pieces for my new wardrobe

This post is shared in conjunction with Fabric Mart Fabric's Fabricista blog. Until March 10, 2020, I worked in an office five days a week. And although my employer had a casual dress code, there was still a work 'uniform' which for me was a dress, trousers or skirt, a 'business-appropriate' top, and a jacket [...]

McCall's, Sewing, Vogue

Bees for a Summer Tie Neck Top

26 June, 201926 June, 2019by Janine Sews11 Comments on Bees for a Summer Tie Neck Top

This top seemed to take forever to complete, but now that it's done I'm so happy with the result! For the past few weeks, I haven't felt much like sewing. One of our cat family members passed away and that impacted me more than I expected. Add to that a couple of completely unsuccessful attempts [...]

Sewing, Vogue

Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic

9 March, 20196 May, 2019by Janine Sews4 Comments on Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic

I suppose this classifies as a tunic, but it's the fabric that I really love this time around.   The pattern I used is Vogue 9348, a tunic with overlay options. I chose the plain version without overlay.   The top has "kimono" style sleeves, a slash front opening and a stand up collar, and [...]

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, 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 [...]

Most Recent Posts

  • Keeping Track of Sewing Resources 16 January, 2022
  • Three Pieces for my new wardrobe 10 November, 2021
  • Fore! 12 May, 2021
  • Cashmerette Harrison Shirt 2 April, 2021
  • Jacket Express with Recycled Denim 21 March, 2021
  • Anticipation – Cashmerette Webster Dress 10 March, 2021
  • Bespoke PJs 7 March, 2021
  • Tilly & The Buttons Coco 9 February, 2021
  • Free Pattern! Jalie Yoko 26 December, 2020
  • Toaster Sweater Version 2 3 March, 2020

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