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The Maven Patterns French Dart Dress

24 November, 201924 November, 2019by Janine Sews5 Comments on The Maven Patterns French Dart Dress

I sewed the Maven Patterns French Dart Shift dress for Atlanta Frocktails.

Sewing, Simplicity

New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top

31 October, 2019by Janine Sews12 Comments on New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top

I’m buying fewer patterns these day. Everything seems so similar. Then I saw this pattern on the front of the New Look Fall/Winter catalogue and it was both different and fresh! Pattern & Fabric New Look 6638 is a tunic length top with dolman sleeves, empire waist with elastic and in-seam ties. There are also [...]

Sewing, Simplicity

Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106

14 August, 201914 August, 2019by Janine Sews11 Comments on Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106

Skirts are pretty much perfect for the dog days of summer. When a breeze hits you on a hot summer day it feels a bit scandalous ... It's no secret that I'm seduced by fabric colour and print. Last summer I picked up 2 panels of a bright & summery cotton sateen (10-15% stretch) floral [...]

Sewing, Simplicity

Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

27 April, 20196 May, 2019by Janine Sews9 Comments on Simplicity 8848 – Wrap Top

When the Spring Simplicity patterns were released I was immediately drawn to this one for the shape of the top. Simplicity 8848 is a coordinates pattern featuring a couple of tops, a dress and pants. The sleeveless top was appealing for a couple of reasons; the front v-neck is relatively modest, and the ties wrap [...]

Sewing, Simplicity

Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!

14 August, 20186 May, 2019by Janine Sews7 Comments on Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!
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 [...]

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