I had made this jacket last fall and look forward to wearing it again. I took designs from different patterns to make this look my own.
Many garment patterns don’t include a back neck facing. But try creating this ‘clean finish’ to turn the collar under from shoulder seam to shoulder seam across the neckline of…
This is my second rendition of this 1936 McCall jacket pattern 8944. (The first one, in seersucker, has also been posted in Reader's Closet, along with the original pattern illustration.)
Turn your favorite jacket pattern into your new favorite vest. Or, if you just don't have enough fabric to make a jacket, create a great casual vest.
There's a reason why it looks like I mugged a couch, and drapes to make this shirt. I purchased this fabric on-line to make a pillow, but once I had it…
Adjust your pattern for the perfect fit.
I just got a new Babylock Ellure Plus sewing/embroidery combo. I'm so excited! This is my first project with the new machine. It looks much better on the body, than…
I know everyone has a piece of fabric they have purchase just because they loved it, but had no idea what to do with it. I am no different. I…
Do you have a pattern that you find yourself using again and again? Why do you keep using it?
Recently we were invited to attend a friends 40th birthday. I thought it would be great fun to wear what I wore to my own 40th, 24 years ago!!! The…
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