Last summer I made up Simplicity 8138, a simple hi-lo top. Now that summer is almost here, I'm wearing it more. So I decided to make it again! Pattern Simplicity 8138 makes up a top, tunic, long tunic and pants. Super simple pattern. I made view C because it would allow me to make best… Continue reading Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around
McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress
At the Sewing Expo in March I bought 4 pieces of inexpensive cotton. Three were perfect for skirts, but the moment I saw this piece I knew exactly what it was intended for ... a shirtdress! Over the last month I've looked at a lot of patterns, trying to find something that matched the vision in my… Continue reading McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress
Colette Sorbetto – the New version
Proof positive that good patterns don't have to cost a lot of money. And sometimes they're even free! Pattern Colette Patterns offers the Sorbetto pattern only in a free downloadable version. Sorbetto was one of the first fun tops I made when I started sewing again a couple of years ago. For that first effort… Continue reading Colette Sorbetto – the New version
Tilly & the Buttons Orla Blouse
Last Spring when we were in London I made my first pilgrimage to the venerable Liberty of London, and after touching every bolt of fabric I came home with a piece of Tana lawn, and a pattern. I bought the fabric and pattern together, thinking they were a good match. Liberty fabric is expensive so for… Continue reading Tilly & the Buttons Orla Blouse
Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress
Me? Wear a wrap dress? Never say never! Pattern: Simplicity 2369 I picked this pattern primarily because of the many positive reviews by women of all shapes and sizes on PatternReview.com. Wrap dresses are generally thought to be flattering and to smooth over some sins. This one definitely does that! Fabric Telio Monaco Stretch… Continue reading Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress
Simplicity 8054 – A vest for Mom
First big test for a sewist - stitching a Christmas gift for someone else.
Janine Sews 