Recently the Duchess of Cambridge toured Germany and of course her wardrobe was fabulous. It helps that she's slender and tall and her clothes hang nicely. But not everything she wears is fancy; she has a penchant for Breton tops. Like the one that inspired me. I posted the picture on Pattern Review and commented… Continue reading Great British Sewing Bee: From Stitch to Style – Breton Top Pattern
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New Look 6459 ~ Pullover Top
Rushing through a sewing project never leads to good results.
Focus on Free Patterns: Deer & Doe ~ Plantain Top
Who doesn't want a well fitting t-shirt?
Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around
Last summer I made up Simplicity 8138, a simple hi-lo top. Now that summer is almost here, I'm wearing it more. So I decided to make it again! Pattern Simplicity 8138 makes up a top, tunic, long tunic and pants. Super simple pattern. I made view C because it would allow me to make best… Continue reading Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around
McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress
At the Sewing Expo in March I bought 4 pieces of inexpensive cotton. Three were perfect for skirts, but the moment I saw this piece I knew exactly what it was intended for ... a shirtdress! Over the last month I've looked at a lot of patterns, trying to find something that matched the vision in my… Continue reading McCall’s 6885 ~ Shirtdress
Simplicity 8054 – A vest for Mom
First big test for a sewist - stitching a Christmas gift for someone else.
Janine Sews 