I had purchased the fabric I used for the skirt because I loved it (no particular project in mind). Then months later I decided I wanted to make matching mother…
Butterick 5927, view D was my starting point. This basic double breasted pattern is very simple and lends itself to achieving the military look I was after. The cotton duck…
Loose top with neck band, front darts and side panels. 3-piece sleeves. Pattern offers separate front pattern pieces for various bust sizes.
Several years ago, I purchased this green, lilac/pink, and cream jaquard fabric
My daughter has had a sudden interest in Phantom of the Opera and decided that the outfit that Christine Daae wears while singing Point of No Return fit her personality the best.…
This Renaissance sentry costume was constructed using heavily texturized cotton upholstery for the mid-knee outer doublet, brown wool baise for the mid-calf pantaloons and hat. Simple muslin with...
Partner and I were invited to a Steampunk-themed Halloween/Costume party this year. I dressed as a Steampunk version of Snow White and he dressed as a Steampunk Mad Scientist. This…
This pattern is perfect for us "oldies", especially those of us who struggle with fitting into the correct size category. The sizes are divided as small, medium, large, etc., giving…
A world of choices allows the home sewer to make it her way--and that's the best reason of all to sew. Dianne M. Wojnarowski of Buffalo, New York, taught herself…
I found McCall's Pattern 7184 and was instantly inspired to create a female, retro look inspired by the iconic comic book villain, The Riddler. Opting for the graphic quality of…
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