Burda 6616 – Zipper Jacket

6 September, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews16 Comments

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

Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!

14 August, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews7 Comments

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!

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!