Simplicity 8138 ~ Second Time Around

16 May, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews9 Comments

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

8 May, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews7 Comments

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

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Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress

3 February, 20176 May, 2019 Janine Sews11 Comments

Me? Wear a wrap dress? Never say never! Pattern: Simplicity 2369 I picked this pattern primarily because of the many positive reviews by women of all shapes and sizes on PatternReview.com. Wrap dresses are generally thought to be flattering and to smooth over some sins. This one definitely does that! Fabric Telio Monaco Stretch… Continue reading Simplicity 2369 : A Kitty Cat Wrap Dress

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Resolutions and Plans for 2017

5 January, 20176 January, 2017 Janine Sews3 Comments

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.