Tag: Easy patterns

  • So easy you could do it with your eyes closed!

    I have to take a slight detour in my blouse sewing schedule.  I have noticed some “staples” missing in my work wardrobe – a dark brown skirt and a navy blue skirt.  So I grabbed up the easiest quickest pattern I have, McCall’s M6654, and two polyester knits from my stash. Both fabrics are so…

  • My quick fix and I am really happy with it!

    Yesterday’s post resulted in a lovely blue cardigan, McCall’s M6802 ….. that needed some improvement.   The pattern instructions suggest to leave the bottom and collar edge rough or to hem the bottom and collar edge up as usual.  The problem with that is the bottom hem continues up into the collar hem, which then…

  • Did I do okay? Part two… and a quick Cardi for the cold office!

    I am going to try it again.  Like always, if you don’t like it the first time, keep trying until you are happy with the results.  I traced my first pattern in my lifetime here. It was good, but not great.  So I try again, this time with tracing paper from the art section of…