I sewed up a size 10, no adjustments. The pants are your basic pajama pants and sew up quickly. The addition of the pockets make these perfect for lounging too (gotta keep that cell phone handy). The top kind of intimidated me with the button front, notched collar and all of that pip...
I loved her technique of using scraps and ‘bits’to make interesting pieces of textiles that has lots of uses. I decided to use my piece as a collar on Diane’s Ventana Jacket pattern. Holly brought bags of scraps that we all picked our favorite bits from,and after she demonstrated her...
I’ve actually had this post sitting in my drafts for a little while, waiting on photos. When Luke took the photos, I was feeling good – I felt like I looked good, it was the first time it had been cold enough to wear this dress and I was comfy and cosy. I wore it on a tri...
I started it with a pattern, but then the pattern was so bizarre…I had to make numerous modifications. It’s cute, right??? I even added the collar, which it didn’t have originally. Here is the inside: Okay…THAT, I love. In addition to this coat, I also made a couple of lit...
Gold collar “pips”:I created the pips using a hole puncher and thisiron-on heat transfer vinyl Step 2: Alter Your Sewing Patterns For the sake of this tutorial, I’m only going to show how I altered the adult sewing pattern. Marc and I pretty much wear the same size, so I was ...
Hey Lizzy – where’s the party dress? Or even a stylish dress? Slightly windy day on the beach so it’s being blown about a bit. With this book I was immediately drawn to the tops, jackets and cape-sleeved bolero. I liked a couple of the dresses but it was the possibilities of ...
I originally wanted to make the collar in the same plaid fabric – but I couldn’t get the pieces to mirror each other, and it looked really stupid on my dressform, so I used my lining fabric (originally cut to be the underside of the collar) on top instead. I think it actually ...
If you've always wanted to try your hand but have been intimidated by a shirt collar, give this pattern a shot. I've tried a number of patterns and this method gave me the best results on the first try! Megan All In | Button Up Shirt Sewing Pattern Perfect skill builder I have ...
2.For October GSG I made view B from this pattern – short jacket with different collar – as a wearable muslin. This allowed me to tweak some fitting issues and focus on new and challenging construction techniques such as bound buttonholes, welt pockets, hem and facing lining, tabs and an...
This is a great "dressed up" adult bib, especially if you add the collar to it. View the page for more ideas to get you started on your project. Continue to 9 of 12 below 09 Embroidery Library Embroidery Library offers this free pattern with excellent detailed instructions to help you ad...