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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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.
Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!
In my work life, there is a single constant - professional garb. Trousers, button-down shirts, and jackets have been my wardrobe staples. But times have changed - workplaces are more casual. More than that, I'm learning what I want to wear and it isn't what's in my closet. So it's time to work on workwear. Inspiration… Continue reading Simplicity 8556 ~ Tie it up!
Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Lately, when I've looked through my wardrobe I've been bored with everything I own. There are a couple of things I like, but most of my clothes are either very simple and basic, or they don't fit. The 'don't fit' piece can eventually be remedied, but it's faster to make something new. So for the next… Continue reading Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
McCall’s 6885 ~ Dress into Tunic!
In May, 2017 I made a shirtdress with this pattern. And in August I pulled out the same pattern and made a tunic. This is a brief follow-up blog on the tunic. If you'd like to read all about the shirtdress and the pattern adjustments, please click here for the original blog post. London… Continue reading McCall’s 6885 ~ Dress into Tunic!
Janine Sews 