While waiting for some Style Arc blouse patterns I sewed McCalls 6796 pullover top. Originally I had planned for Butterick 5954 , but I did not have enough fabric for that. And I am still unsure if I really like the style. I had totally forgotten about the McCall pattern, but it seemed to be a good substitute. […]
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Kwik Sew 3555: a Classic Tailored Shirt
After sewing knits for the last few weeks I looked forward to sewing with wovens again and made a classic shirt. I did not take pictures during the construction, I just enjoyed the process. The pattern is Kwik Sew 3555, a loose fitting shirt without darts. This is the pattern that comes with the crafty class […]
Anima Pants meet Stripes
I stuck to my plan and have finished my casual wardrobe so far (except for the cardigan that I am still knitting). The pants are the Anima Pants from papercut, the T-shirt is self drafted. Tha Anima Pants are quite popular at the moment, but as I ordered the pattern I was not aware of […]
Pattern Testing: Dolores Pocket Skirt
I have been a pattern tester for the first time! Some weeks ago, Beth of Ready Ruthie was looking for some pattern testers for her skirt pattern and I was lucky enough to get accepted. The skirt itself is an A-line skirt with or without pockets. Piping is optional. I cut a size 4, but had […]
Capsule Wardrobe – Silhouettes, Colors and Fabric Choices
I have finished the planning of my capsule wardrobe for fall/winter and already started with the first project. More of that later. First, I decided on silhouettes for casual and office outfits. Do you know polyvore? I did not. But this is a really fun tool perfect for this purpose. I came up with two […]