Way back in 2016, Sarah Gunn of Goodbye Valentino fame was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Sewing Guild. Sarah and Julie Starr had just released their book, The Tunic Bible, and like a lot of people, I bought the book. Then I set it on a shelf… Continue reading Tunic Sewalong
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Two Pieces | Vogue 9181 + Jalie Emilie
A warm and wintery outfit to start off the holiday season!
Thread Theory Designs Finlayson Sweater
The Thread Theory men’s Finlayson sweatshirt pattern makes a great looking hoodie. I added a bunch of interest to it so it was wearable for my motorcycle loving husband.
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.
Three Pieces for my new wardrobe
This post is shared in conjunction with Fabric Mart Fabric's Fabricista blog. Until March 10, 2020, I worked in an office five days a week. And although my employer had a casual dress code, there was still a work 'uniform' which for me was a dress, trousers or skirt, a 'business-appropriate' top, and a jacket… Continue reading Three Pieces for my new wardrobe
Toaster Sweater Version 2
I love cold weather and we've actually had a few weeks of it so I decided to make up a couple more Sew House 7 Toaster sweaters. Early in 2019, I made two sweaters using Version A of the pattern (polo neck with banded sleeves and hem). I didn't really take a look at Version B… Continue reading Toaster Sweater Version 2
Janine Sews 