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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

Sewing · Simplicity

Kwik Sew 4254 ~ Winter Wear

25 January, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews9 Comments

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but I like cold weather and I've been excited to sew up some gear for frigid temperatures, Atlanta style. The Pattern Kwik Sew 4254 is a zipper front hooded coat - what we called a Parka in my part of the Great White North. This particular pattern appealed because… Continue reading Kwik Sew 4254 ~ Winter Wear

Simplicity 1499 Again
Sewing · Simplicity

Simplicity 1499 Again

6 January, 20196 May, 2019 Janine Sews6 Comments

Simplicity 1499 is great for cooler weather especially in quilted velour

Swoon Patterns Evelyn Bag
Indie Patterns · Sewing

Swoon Patterns Evelyn Bag

30 December, 20186 May, 2019 Janine Sews7 Comments

The Swoon Patterns Evelyn handbag was a fun make!

Holiday Sewing
2018 RTW Fast · Sewing

Holiday Sewing

21 December, 2018 Janine Sews5 Comments

What an absolute luxury. I'm away from work for the next 11 days. Yes, eleven ... What am I going to do with all this time? We tend to travel over the holidays, and lately we've been going on cruises over the Christmas break. This year, however, we are home and have pretty much nothing… Continue reading Holiday Sewing

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

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