As usual, Pattern Review announced the Sewing Bee contest challenge and I was compelled to enter. This year, Round 1 was pyjamas for an adult. My husband made a couple of sad comments (😕 I need new pyjamas. Can your entry be for someone other than you? 😿) So I made PJs for him. The… Continue reading Bespoke PJs
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Toaster Sweater Version 2
I love cold weather and we've actually had a few weeks of it so I decided to make up a couple more Sew House 7 Toaster sweaters. Early in 2019, I made two sweaters using Version A of the pattern (polo neck with banded sleeves and hem). I didn't really take a look at Version B… Continue reading Toaster Sweater Version 2
Sewing Workshop ~ MixIt Top
A couple of months ago Linda Lee of The Sewing Workshop spoke to my chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Linda inspired me to make my limoncello Kalle top, and I also wound up purchasing a couple of patterns, one of which is the MixIt Top. I've looked at Sewing Workshop pattern envelopes and I'll… Continue reading Sewing Workshop ~ MixIt Top
Closet Case Kalle
I've admired this pattern for a long time and it was on my wish list. When Pattern Review offered me a free pattern as a thank you for managing a contest, I finally got my Kalle! The Closet Case Kalle is another one of those patterns that shows up regularly on Instagram. I follow and post under the… Continue reading Closet Case Kalle
Swoon Patterns Evelyn Bag
The Swoon Patterns Evelyn handbag was a fun make!
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
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