Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic

9 March, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews4 Comments

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… Continue reading Vogue 9348 ~ Another Tunic

Sew House Seven – Toaster Sweater

27 February, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews10 Comments

My blood has thinned after 15 years in the southern U.S. and I now wear sweaters when it's 12C. Which means I now sew proper sweaters, not just cardigans to stop the chill of the a/c. The Sew House Seven Toaster Sweater is widely reviewed and an Instagram favourite. Leigh at Topstitch Studio & Lounge convinced… Continue reading Sew House Seven – Toaster Sweater

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McCalls 6802 ~ Spring Cardigan

20 January, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews11 Comments

It's early January and I'm not heading anywhere tropical so I shouldn't really be sewing Spring garments, but Pattern Review had a contest ... For the 2019 Sewing Bee on Pattern Review, the challenge for Round 1 was to make a knit cardigan inspired by Pantone's colour of 2019 - Living Coral. There was plenty… Continue reading McCalls 6802 ~ Spring Cardigan