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Cashmerette Webster Dress
I’ve had this dress pattern for years and I’ve never got around to making it. I’ve been sewing more and the thought of warmer weather has helped jumpstart my sew jo. I’m not a fan of PDF patterns because of all the taping and waiting for copy shop packages but I’ve always sewn Cashmerette. Her patterns fit me and I don’t have to do a lot of adjustments to get them to fit me. I’m a big fan of anything with drape because I like the way it looks on my body so when I went looking for something to sew, I chose the Webster. There were a few versions…
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Athleisure for the holiday McCalls 7061
Jeans are RTW. Athleisure seems to be a trend of wearing cloths typically designed as athletic wear for everyday wear. I see no issue with this lol, I mean, secret pajamas, leisurewear, athleisure, comfy, whatever you call it, it’s wearing clothes that are comfortable and stylish right? I’m not above comfort, because truthfully, that’s when I’m happiest! I’m happy when I look and feel good, and when my clothes AND shoes are comfortable. Comfortable shoes are another topic of discussion (insert eye roll). Can clothes be a little too leisurely? perhaps, but if you enjoy wearing work out clothes and the environment is appropriate (this is a thing by the…
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McCalls 2260 1 Hour Vest- Urban Cowgirl
Styled with RTW tie neck shirt and jeans. Ahh, don’t you love overcast skies?? I wanted an excuse to wear my belt buckle and cowboy boots. The kids that come into the office love to see all the superheros and princesses dressed up for Halloween. I took this basic pattern and some discount fabric from Joann to make this western inspired vest. The vest is super easy, I used a microfiber novelty fabric and made view G without the buttons. The sizing is very generous, I purchased size XL which is 20-22. I initially sized up as per my normal but backed out the adjustment when it was too big. …
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McCalls 7833 and the skin tight dress
OK, typically, I don’t do tight, I made an exception for this dress because the boss likes it so much (wiggling eyebrows lol). This is a basic knit dress with gathers on one side and for this view, an angled hem. This could have been drafted from the famous McCalls 6886 or any other t-shirt pattern, but for $1.99 why tho? I needed a black dress for the Sew Much Talent Little black dress challenge and I wanted to make a classic dress (think Breakfast at Tiffany’s). I also wanted to participate in the #Sewyourview campaign on instagram so, I changed my mind and just tried something off the wall, …
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Pattern Review: McCalls 7838+ the 80’s and a Victorian Sleeve
Hi there! I have a review for you, this Victorian/80’s inspired sleeve. I didn’t jump on the sleeve trend last year, so I thought I’d try something different this month. I wont bore you with commentary, but I will tell you, this shirt was supossed to be black and ecru (insert triple eye roll), OK, you all know I always have a story to tell! So, what had happen was, I threw an entire bag of clothes in the washing machine without sorting it and without a color catcher!!!!!!!!!!!! BAAWWWW… soo, I’ve been sorting close for like 30 years, what in the ham sandwich possessed me to do that. Pure…
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Another Skirt and Vogue 1567 Paco Peralta
Neckline is a little too high for me but this blue is soo me. So, I’m still in skirt mode, I need a few more, because who doesn’t need skirts? I’m in an office environment, but I don’t want to look like an “office worker” so I’m trying to mix things up while keeping professional. I can use color, texture and fabric to style my wardrobe, as long as it’s not too short, too tight and too over the top (whatever that means). I like color and print and I try to break things up for work as not to overwhelm the senses. This is a hard one but what…
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Silk Slip and Ottobre 5/2018
I’m not going to talk about the current state of my slip. Oh, you don’t know what a slip is? It’s an undergarment, not very popular with the young crowd (insert eye roll) but a nice layer under skirts for unlined garments. I’ve recently discovered there are/were pants slips (WHAT??) didn’t know this was a thing and I don’t have a pair nor do I have any in my sewing plans. There are full slips, half slips, knit slips that stretch, silk slips, lace slips, compression slips, and the list goes on. I personally wear slips when the garment I’m wearing isn’t lined, although I don’t wear them with denim skirts. …
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Pattern Review: Simplicity 8641 and Sew House Seven
Hi! So, I think I sewed this up sometime last month and I’m now getting pictures. I really enjoy when my daughter takes my pictures. I don’t edit photos and I take just a few to get the look of the garment, this means it goes a lot faster if she does it. It usually takes just a few minutes to get front, back, side and a few silly shots. I tried with the tripod, it’s just not my thing although I know it’s not that hard. I guess I’ll work on it (insert eye roll), I need to get a remote, anyone have recommendations for an Iphone compatible…
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Trench Coat With A Twist Simplicity 8472
I’m so excited to be featured in July/Aug edition of Sewn Magazine! If you haven’t seen this sewing magazine, your missing out. The colors, stories and sewing and truly pieces of art! Michelle has a fantastic eye for fabric, texture and photography, I’m amazed each and every month.. I’m always excited to see what the makers are making and meeting new and exciting makers. I’m not the most artistic, but I get a good dose of inspiration from magazines like this one. I’m excited to see how the same pattern we all use can be interpreted by different people. With the rise of YouTube and vlogs, I get happy to…
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DIY A- Line skirt
I totally think the natural progression for a sewist/seamstress/sewer/etc.. is making your own patterns. OK, no, I’m not getting ready to drop a pattern line, but I think there’s some value in understanding fundamentally how patterns work so it’s easier to modify. Now, that’s just my thinking, I have an analytical mind and I think it terms of processes and more importantly building on knowledge. I’m not one of those people that can do something without ever being exposed to it unless it’s similar to what I’ve already done before hence my ridiculous pattern stash which at least half of is basics that I should know how to do by…
