Category: sewing patterns

  • Sometimes I get distracted …

    Sometimes I get distracted …

    I am almost finished my #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap dress, which you might have read about last week.  Due to some careful pattern/stripe matching I am happy with how things are turning out. This Sewaholic pattern, the Yaletown, has been a joy to work with.  This is my second Yaltetown, my first one was made with a…

  • Waiting impatiently …

    Waiting impatiently …

    Perhaps you remember from last week that I asked for some help in choosing my fabric for the #sewtogetherforsummer Wrap Dress Challenge?  Well I have my answer now, thank you Kind Readers! It was a pretty close race! First choice, although it was close, was … the blue Chevron!  (for lack or a better description)…

  • What do you think?

    What do you think?

    We had a lovely Easter long weekend here – the weather was even acceptable!  I hope you had a lovely Easter too. I didn’t get much accomplished though, but I did manage to browse through some sewing blogs and IG feeds.  I discovered @rocco.sienna @sewsarahsmith and @sewing_in_spain have organized #sewtogetherforsummer on IG again!  I think…

  • McCall’s M7323 – In Stripes!

    McCall’s M7323 – In Stripes!

    I’ve had this striped fabric in my stash since my visit to my sister a summer or two ago.  It’s a heavier weight knit than what I usually have and I quite like it.  The red stripe is quite bright too, which brings the grey, blue and black to life for me. I had always…

  • McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …

    McCall’s M7093 – Don’t need buttons for this one …

    … and I found the perfect buttons for my last project.  But before I show them to you, let me show you what I made with the remnants of my paisley Topaz knit.  I had some of this lovely fabric – 85% polyester, 10% rayon, 5% spandex – left over, just enough.  I think I have made…

  • Itch to Stitch Lisbon Cardigan – No Buttons though!

    Itch to Stitch Lisbon Cardigan – No Buttons though!

    Fresh off the Day and Night Dress Challenge, Coffee and Cocktails, I’m headed to Lisbon… … the Lisbon Cardigan by Itch to Stitch, that is. I cut out my pattern pieces and fabric with the help of Sophie!  I love this knit fabric, a “shades of grey” (and black) paisley Topaz knit, 85% polyester, 10%…

  • Vogue V1336 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 2

    Vogue V1336 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 2

    I did it!  I completed The Day and Night Dress Challenge organized by Elizabeth Made This!  You can read about her Challenge details here.  I completed my Day dress – my “Coffee” dress last week.  I used New Look 6803 and this 100% rayon.  It was an easy pattern and I would happily make it again.…

  • New Look 6803 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 1

    New Look 6803 – The Day and Night Dress Challenge, Part 1

    Where has the week gone!  We had a holiday on Monday (“Family Day”), which I spent watching movies and sewing … then it was back to work and not knowing what day it was – pure chaos! But I have finished 1/2 of my Day and Night Dress Challenge – the “Day” part – it’s…