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Tag: Pattern Review
Grainline Studios Lark ~ a drawer filler
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
Simplicity 8378 ~ Hacking Pants
This was one of those 'clear the fabric & pattern stash' projects. But I wound up with some pants that will be great for casual days. Pattern Earlier this year Simplicity released a bunch of 'hacking' patterns. These are basic design with several different detail options so you can make the project your own. This… Continue reading Simplicity 8378 ~ Hacking Pants
A Sewing Bee ~ Simplicity 1255
Every September the Pattern Review website/sewing land site holds a Sewing Bee contest. Skill be damned, I entered again for the third year. The contest is 4 rounds long. For each round there is a specific challenge, a strict deadline, and a panel of judges who are very picky about the rules. About half of… Continue reading A Sewing Bee ~ Simplicity 1255
McCall’s 6885 ~ Dress into Tunic!
In May, 2017 I made a shirtdress with this pattern. And in August I pulled out the same pattern and made a tunic. This is a brief follow-up blog on the tunic. If you'd like to read all about the shirtdress and the pattern adjustments, please click here for the original blog post. London… Continue reading McCall’s 6885 ~ Dress into Tunic!
Resolutions and Plans for 2017
Setting goals for sewing for 2017, which includes building skills, busting the stash and being a lot more deliberate and less like a bird pecking at shiny objects.
Janine Sews 