I am in love with this princess tee pattern from Vogue! I used Custom Fit V8831 pattern with C cup front. It fit straight from the envelop…… Read more “Travel Top #2”
Category: Pattern Reviews
Moto Jacket with the finishing touches
I am so happy with my jacket! In my last post, I was just about finished with the shell. Here’s the some of the sewing highlights and…… Read more “Moto Jacket with the finishing touches”
I heart Maxi skirts!
One of my co-workers inspired this skirt. She often wears maxis at work and I love it! I used a Navy knit from Jo-Anns. I think it…… Read more “I heart Maxi skirts!”
Wear One, Wad One
As part of my back to work wardrobe and Silhouette project, I decided to make another button up shirt, a perrenial tailored favorite. This is Burda Style…… Read more “Wear One, Wad One”
Lace waist dress preview with poll
Remember this gem that I loved in Burda 05/2013 (#126)? It runs short (in my opinion), but otherwise looks like the picture. This black cotton blend is…… Read more “Lace waist dress preview with poll”
Deer and Doe Bleuet
As promised! This is my “model mimic” pose: I really appreciate the model they use for their patterns. She’s so realistic. Anyway, I only made a short…… Read more “Deer and Doe Bleuet”
You probably already know…
…but Deer and Doe of France has posted a free downloadable pattern of a cute little t-shirt! I’m loving the elbow patches! http://boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/ Fun Fact: These…… Read more “You probably already know…”
Burda Kids T-shirt
First, I would like to thank Jaqui C. from Kiwi Land (aka New Zealand, near Hobbiton! Jealous!) for gifting me with a Spring and a Winter issue of Burda…… Read more “Burda Kids T-shirt”
Muslins: always the best place to start!
I have been attempting to make a t-shirt. Stop laughing! It is harder than it looks. Almost every fashion list or wardrobe recommendation book includes jersey tees…… Read more “Muslins: always the best place to start!”
Pattern Review: Vogue Wardrobe 2989
This pattern gets a mixed review. I love the jacket and asymmetrical pleated skirt, but the top turned out to be a wadder. I made the jacket…… Read more “Pattern Review: Vogue Wardrobe 2989”