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Vogue 1568 Ponte Tunic
Sewing · Vogue

Vogue 1568 Ponte Tunic

14 September, 20229 January, 2023 Janine Sews4 Comments

I focusing on sewing wardrobe basics - those pieces that will go with anything in the closet. This is the first piece in a set of coordinates.

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Closet Case Kalle

19 April, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews8 Comments

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

Sewing · Vogue

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

McCalls 7360 ~Another Tunic
McCall's · Sewing

McCalls 7360 ~Another Tunic

6 December, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews4 Comments

Pattern I've got a thing about tunics. I'm casting a more critical eye on my wardrobe, and the simple, casual lines of a tunic work over skirts or pants. I found McCall's 7360 earlier this year and was drawn to it because of the henley collar. It's designed for wovens, which is a rarity because I… Continue reading McCalls 7360 ~Another Tunic

Burda 6616 – Zipper Jacket
2018 RTW Fast · Burda · Sewing

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

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Summer 2018 Fabric Haul & Plans

17 July, 201818 July, 2018 Janine Sews5 Comments

In the past couple of weeks, I've somehow managed to acquire a lot of fabric. First there was a trip home to Canada, then I attended the annual conference for the American Sewing Guild, and finally, I was tempted by Fabric Mart Fabrics. Rather than write a zillion words about my acquisitions and plans, I… Continue reading Summer 2018 Fabric Haul & Plans

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