Pink Lace Skater Skirt
March 2013 Pattern: Simplicity 2314 View C. Modified using McCall’s 3580 (1973). Fabric: pink knit (1-1/2 yds) Overlay: pink lace (1-1/2 yds) Notions: 7″ zipper; thread. Pattern Alterations: I drafted … Continue reading
Pink Lace Skater Skirt – Pattern Drafting
My daughter is love with the short skater-type skirts that are all the rage now. I offered to make her one just the way she likes. (Also, a tad longer … Continue reading
Sewing Again
Woo hoo! Tomorrow, I’m sewing again! I’ve taken some time off to work on the Studio. It certainly isn’t finished, but I’m losing my motivation for decluttering. My daughter and … Continue reading
White Eyelet Peasant Shirt
October 2012 Pattern: New Look 6892, size 10 with modifications. Made view A. Fabric: white eyelet with scalloped edge (~2-3/4 yds) See my mistake on my original fabric calculations here. … Continue reading
White Eyelet Peasant Shirt – Design
I finally had a block of time yesterday to sew and I was all fired up to crank out another peasant shirt for my daughter. Back in July, Hancock’s had … Continue reading
Corduroy Jacket – Design Phase
I’m ready to sew again and I’ve got a big project lined up. I found a pattern that I like for a jacket which allows you to customize your design … Continue reading
Winter PJs
February 2012 Pattern: Butterick 5723, size 12 with modifications. Made view B. Fabric: purple pre-ruffled flannel (4¼ yds). I bought an extra ¼ yd for shrinkage. I washed the flannel … Continue reading
Peasant Shirt
January 2012 Pattern: New Look 6892, size 12 with modifications. Made view B. Fabric: purple geometric sheer polyester (1-1/2 yds) Notions: 1/4″ inch elastic for neckline (1 yd), 1 package … Continue reading
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