#2018RTWFasters – Page 2

2018 RTW Fast, Indie Patterns, Sewing

Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler

4 March, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews16 Comments

I'm afraid my dresser drawer may have less space this spring and summer ... The Inspiration The inspiration for this project wasn't this exact top, but rather the fabric, print, and general shape of Boden tops. Over the years I've bought a lot of Boden and love their bright colours in whimsical, often graphical prints. [...]

2018 RTW Fast, McCall's, Sewing

McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

28 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews23 Comments

I've always liked button-down shirts, but ones off the rack don't fit me. Well, they used to fit me, then I put on weight. While snoop shopping, I've admired a few shirts. Carolina Herrera makes white button-downs that are so elegant and timeless. Shirts are also appealing to me because you can make them work [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing

Plans for Wardrobe Contest

11 February, 2018by Janine Sews8 Comments

I swore I wouldn't enter another contest. I never win, and frankly, that pisses me off. Okay, I know that I have no where near the talent and skills of the winners, but it still annoys me. But the timing is right for the Pattern Review Wardrobe Contest. We're going on holiday later in the [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Vogue

Vogue 8497 ~ Shawl Collared Top

5 February, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews7 Comments

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, Simplicity

Tunic with Choker Collar – Simplicity 8425

20 January, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews6 Comments

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 - [...]

2018 RTW Fast, Sewing, Vogue

Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

13 January, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews8 Comments

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 [...]

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