A free pattern, double gauze, and upcycled denim In this blog post I'm sharing with you a jacket I made for Sew Frugal 2026. It was a very rewarding make, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! This month - May 2026 - is Sew Frugal month on Instagram and YouTube. This sewing… Continue reading Sew Frugal: Make a Stylish Open Jacket
Tag: sew over 50
Me Made May 2025
Time for the annual wardrobe challenge In 2010, blogger Zoe of So Zoe What Do You Know created Me Made May. (Zoe also is the voice behind the Check Your Threads podcast.) If it's new to you, here is Zoe's description of the challenge: MMM is a wardrobe challenge that helps you improve your relationship… Continue reading Me Made May 2025
Pattern Review: Simplicity 8843 Anorak
Spring can be late to arrive in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies. An anorak is the perfect topper choice.
Focus on Free Patterns: Mary Quant Minidress
Highlighting a free sewing pattern for a cute 1960s style minidress that is very wearable in the 2020s.
Pamela’s Patterns Softly Pleated Dress & StyleArc Coral Cardigan
An outfit for Sew Over 50 Frocktails I'm a super active participant in the @SewOver50 community on Instagram and also volunteer as the Relief Editor for the group. There are currently about 43,000 followers of the Sew Over 50 account and it's a wonderful, welcoming community comprised of those who are over age 50 and… Continue reading Pamela’s Patterns Softly Pleated Dress & StyleArc Coral Cardigan
Vogue 1568 Ponte Tunic
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.
Janine Sews 