Butterick 6463

26 April, 2018 Janine Sews6 Comments

Recently I discovered The Monthly Stitch. It's a collective of blogging sewists, and each month a challenge is posted. The April Challenge was to let Miss Bossy choose our next sewing project. Here's a link to the post where I asked for Miss Bossy's feedback. In case you didn't read the first post, Miss Bossy… Continue reading Butterick 6463

Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress

17 April, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews9 Comments

Every morning I stare at my wardrobe and nothing excites me. I'm really tired of the standard pants/shirt/topper silhouette and am beginning to realize that I want to wear dresses. Inspiration Simple sleeveless dress in fun prints. I always find things I like in the J. McLaughlin catalogue. The Pattern Simplicity 8570 has a similar… Continue reading Simplicity 8570 ~ Simple Dress

2018 RTW Fast · Indie Patterns · Sewing

Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler

4 March, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews16 Comments

I'm afraid my dresser drawer may have less space this spring and summer ... The Inspiration The inspiration for this project wasn't this exact top, but rather the fabric, print, and general shape of Boden tops. Over the years I've bought a lot of Boden and love their bright colours in whimsical, often graphical prints.… Continue reading Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler

2018 RTW Fast · McCall's · Sewing

McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

28 February, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews23 Comments

I've always liked button-down shirts, but ones off the rack don't fit me. Well, they used to fit me, then I put on weight. While snoop shopping, I've admired a few shirts. Carolina Herrera makes white button-downs that are so elegant and timeless. Shirts are also appealing to me because you can make them work… Continue reading McCalls 7575 – Button-Down

2018 RTW Fast · Sewing · Vogue

Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

13 January, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews8 Comments

We've had a cold winter in Atlanta (yes, freezing temperatures!). In my closet there are 2 cold-weather robes - one leopard print, the other Hello Kitty - and both have been worn to death. Time for something a bit more adultish. Since I've committed to not buy any ready-to-wear clothing in 2018, I couldn't just… Continue reading Shifty to Cozy – Vogue 8897

Indie Patterns · Sewing

Christmas Sewing – Jalie Nico

25 December, 20176 May, 2019 Janine SewsLeave a comment

Several quick Christmas projects, including one on my new coverstitch. Jalie Nico for G G liked the henley I made for him for Independence Day , and shortly after that he started asking for a henley. It took me a while, but I finally got around to it. Jalie Nico is a raglan-sleeved t-shirt for… Continue reading Christmas Sewing – Jalie Nico