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 [...]
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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 [...]
Kwik Sew 3658
This pattern has quietly become one of my TNTs. And surprisingly, I've never reviewed or blogged about it. But it's definitely a favourite and one I feel confident will always work. Kwik Sew 3658 is a pullover top (or dress) with a front v-opening and drapey collar. Over the past few years, I've purchased a [...]
New Look 6638 – Trendy Autumn Top
I’m buying fewer patterns these day. Everything seems so similar. Then I saw this pattern on the front of the New Look Fall/Winter catalogue and it was both different and fresh! Pattern & Fabric New Look 6638 is a tunic length top with dolman sleeves, empire waist with elastic and in-seam ties. There are also [...]
Floral Panel Skirt – New Look 6106
Skirts are pretty much perfect for the dog days of summer. When a breeze hits you on a hot summer day it feels a bit scandalous ... It's no secret that I'm seduced by fabric colour and print. Last summer I picked up 2 panels of a bright & summery cotton sateen (10-15% stretch) floral [...]
Two by Pamela’s Patterns
In April I bought two pieces of fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics and I actually had a plan in advance - make a skirt and top for Spring. The Skirt The first piece of fabric was a stretch woven bottom weight with navy background and coral, poppy and blue flowers. It screamed Talbots straight skirt. Do [...]
Janine Sews 