What an absolute luxury. I'm away from work for the next 11 days. Yes, eleven ... What am I going to do with all this time? We tend to travel over the holidays, and lately we've been going on cruises over the Christmas break. This year, however, we are home and have pretty much nothing… Continue reading Holiday Sewing
Tag: Dressmaker
The Blackwood Cardigan
There are plenty of raves for this pattern in the blogosphere. Now I understand why! Pattern The Blackwood Cardigan by Helen's Closet is a pdf pattern for a straight fitting, open cardigan in one of two lengths - mid-thigh, or mid-hip. I bought the pattern about 10 months ago and the thought of taping together… Continue reading The Blackwood Cardigan
New Look 6530 – Hidden Gem
If you're looking for a quick and stylish autumn or winter top, keep reading. Pattern New Look 6530 is a coordinates pattern designed for knits - top, skirt, pants. The top caught my eye for a couple of reasons: it's a knit, with a funnel neck and interesting asymmetrical hem. This style of collar with its… Continue reading New Look 6530 – Hidden Gem
Burda 6616 – Zipper Jacket
One of my 2018 goals was to sew a jacket with structure and a lining. I have made a couple of jackets out of knits, and one lined cape. This one was a case of learning one seam at a time. Inspiration Well, honestly the inspiration was that I needed a jacket - any jacket… Continue reading Burda 6616 – Zipper Jacket
Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!
In my work life, there is a single constant - professional garb. Trousers, button-down shirts, and jackets have been my wardrobe staples. But times have changed - workplaces are more casual. More than that, I'm learning what I want to wear and it isn't what's in my closet. So it's time to work on workwear. Inspiration… Continue reading Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!
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