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How to create 30’s glamour with Butterick B6130. I purchased this pattern soon after it was first released in 2014, and the jumpsuit caught my attention immediately. The fact that it is still in production some eleven years later, is a testament to its popularity. For some reason, I didn’t make the dress until last …
I wanted to share with you my zero waste New Look 6092 wrap skirt. The Pattern The vintage New Look 6092 mock wrap skirt pattern comes in two styles and lengths. Even though it initially looks like a traditional wrap skirt, it has a concealed zip on the back. The Fabric The suggested fabrics are …
Now falling for the Sanda jacket by Merchant & Mills. Having already fallen in love with the Sanda coat by Merchant and Mills, I obviously had to next make the Sanda jacket! Just like the coat, the jacket is understated in style and is a timeless design. More importantly, it is easy to wear winter …
How to make the timeless vintage Vogue 4001 coat pattern. I love vintage patterns and I spotted this coat pattern on eBay. It took me a while to come to a decision, but ultimately, I had to buy it! Coincidentally, it was being sold by a friend who I had lost contact with some 30 …
McCalls 7969, the question is which version should I make? Where have I been, not to have made this incredibly popular dress by McCalls before? I’m one of the rare sewers who hasn’t made this pattern yet. Living in a warm climate, this dress is just perfect for living or traveling around Morocco. It is …
Falling for the Thayer vest by Julie Hoover Julie Hoover is an American-based designer whose yarns and patterns can be purchased directly on line at juliehoover.com. The website offers a tempting collection of knitting patterns for home furnishings, sweaters, and shawls. I guarantee you that Julie’s designs will have you hooked once you take a …
Is this the perfect summer dress? Making McCall’s 7948. This dress caught my eye when I saw it on the U.K. Sewing Bee a couple of years ago. Although I had it on my to-do list to make, it ended up in my stash until now. The only thing I regret is not making it …
How to make a dream summer dress using McCalls 7325 blouse pattern. The Pattern A loose fitting pull on blouse pattern with multiple sleeve options, that has a strong 70’s retro influence. The Fabric Suggested fabrics are Gauze, Dobby Voile, and Crepe de Chine. I think that it would work equally well with linen, cotton, …
Discovering the Coeli blouse by Pauline Alice and how to wear it. I came across and fell in love with the Coeli blouse on Pinterest, but it took me some time to locate the pattern. I was eventually able to download a pdf pattern directly from the Pauline Alice website : www.paulinealice.com The Pattern The …
Recycling my Fife sweater into Oban by Thea Colman. We all have knitted items sitting in our wardrobes that we never wear because they no longer fit us, our style has changed or they are now out of fashion. The wool can be recycled, regardless of whether it’s knitted by hand or machine. Wool (especially …