Like many people with curves, I struggle to find button-down shirts that work for my body. If the placket doesn't gape then it's a shapeless sack. If it has any shape then the placket gapes. My last experience with Cashmerette convinced me that I need to take a closer look at their patterns so I… Continue reading Cashmerette Harrison Shirt
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Jacket Express with Recycled Denim
A couple of years ago I bought the Craftsy class on industry sewing secrets ("Sew Better Sew Faster") taught by Janet Pray. The class came with the Jacket Express pattern from Islander Sewing Systems. I didn't watch the class and just filed the pattern away. My Bespoke PJs got me into Round 2 of the… Continue reading Jacket Express with Recycled Denim
Anticipation – Cashmerette Webster Dress
This project was shared on Fabric Mart Fabric's Fabricista blog on March 10, 2021. Fabric Mart provided me with the dress fabric, thread and pattern in exchange for this blog post. If you're a regular reader of my blog or watch my YouTube channel you will know that I have bought a lot of fabric… Continue reading Anticipation – Cashmerette Webster Dress
Bespoke PJs
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
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
Kwik Sew 3658
This pattern has quietly become one of my TNTs. And surprisingly, I've never reviewed or blogged about it. But it's definitely a favourite and one I feel confident will always work. Kwik Sew 3658 is a pullover top (or dress) with a front v-opening and drapey collar. Over the past few years, I've purchased a… Continue reading Kwik Sew 3658
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