McCalls 7360 ~Another Tunic

6 December, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews4 Comments

Pattern I've got a thing about tunics. I'm casting a more critical eye on my wardrobe, and the simple, casual lines of a tunic work over skirts or pants. I found McCall's 7360 earlier this year and was drawn to it because of the henley collar. It's designed for wovens, which is a rarity because I… Continue reading McCalls 7360 ~Another Tunic

Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461

16 June, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews14 Comments

Lately, when I've looked through my wardrobe I've been bored with everything I own. There are a couple of things I like, but most of my clothes are either very simple and basic, or they don't fit. The 'don't fit' piece can eventually be remedied, but it's faster to make something new. So for the next… Continue reading Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461

2018 RTW Fast · Butterick · Sewing

Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!

5 May, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews14 Comments

There are a couple of things on my 'I'm scared to sew' list, and one is pants (aka trousers). Not sack-of-potatoes pull-up pants, but actual adult trousers with a waistband, zipper and shape. I've made 2 pairs of pants in the past, neither successfully. G called the last pair clown pants. But alas, the ready… Continue reading Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!

2018 RTW Fast · Over 50

Butterick 6463

26 April, 2018 Janine Sews6 Comments

Recently I discovered The Monthly Stitch. It's a collective of blogging sewists, and each month a challenge is posted. The April Challenge was to let Miss Bossy choose our next sewing project. Here's a link to the post where I asked for Miss Bossy's feedback. In case you didn't read the first post, Miss Bossy… Continue reading Butterick 6463

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress

17 April, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews9 Comments

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

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing

Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up

14 March, 2018 Janine Sews4 Comments

High-fiving myself because I actually completed this commitment! Pattern Review's Wardrobe Contest ends tomorrow, and of the approximately 115 who have signed up for the contest about 25 have completed and submitted their entries. I'm happy to be one of the entrants. I am not going to write blog posts on each item, at least… Continue reading Wardrobe Contest Follow-Up