McCalls 7247: A Tee Top for the New Year

January 4, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

For me, 2015 went by too fast, a crazy blur of fabric purchases, sewing marathons, and mad dashes to the store for notions. When I look back on it, well, it was a bit chaotic. My resolution for 2016? To sew strategically, that is, to use my sewing time to fill in the missing elements […]

McCall’s 7194: Velvet and Satin for the New Year

December 28, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I hope everyone had a fabulous holiday! Santa was quite good to us and he did his best to please, showering me with lovely treats; jewels, gold…You can imagine his surprise when I revealed which gift was my favorite. My June Tailor thread rack!!! I could hardly wait to take my new friend to […]

Linen and velvet all wrapped up!

December 21, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Yes, it’s a busy time of year, far too busy to take on a sewing project, right? Of course, but if you’re like me, inspiration often strikes when you have the least time to do anything about it! Here’s my story: I was cleaning out my messy fabric bins, making room for the purchases I’m […]

A DIY vintage ornament

December 15, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

In these days of responsible consumption, it’s always great to find a project that uses things we’d otherwise discard. This project uses Christmas cast-offs. When you make these ornaments, not only are you ‘reusing’ and recycling, you’re adding a bit of nostalgia to the season too. The best part of this project? These vintage-inspired ornaments […]

A lacy designer-inspired top

December 9, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Well, it’s time to deck the halls and ourselves too! It’s December, a month so cold and gray, we’d probably all go crazy if we didn’t have a few parties to attend.Today, the party I’m thinking about is here, in the blogging world, Designin’ December, a sewing initiative created by Linda of ‘Nice Dress, Thanks […]

McCall’s 7243 – A holiday look that shimmers

December 2, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

There’s nothing like a little glitter and glamour to deliver a festive mood when you need one! Holiday parties are just around the corner…a needed diversion from the cold and gray days of December, and they provide a great opportunity to dress up. Ready to wear offers a host of options of course, but most […]

Vogue 8805: Dressing for a feast

November 24, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Okay, I admit it. I eat more than my fair share of stuffing and pie on Thanksgiving. For me, dressing for the day is less about fashion than survival. My friends are fabulous cooks you see, so the dinner will be so delicious, I will say ‘no’ to nothing. I will eat and drink too […]

Vogue 8831 – A long cowl for layering

November 17, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve always loved fall fashion…the chunky coats, the heavy sweaters, all perfect to wear with boots! But I didn’t know what true love was until I found sweater knits. When it comes to cozying up for winter, they are the real deal. Fall means layering pieces for me, and when I sew a base layer, […]

Vogue 9026 – – Bring on the sweater knits!

November 10, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Bring on the sweater knits for a color blocked top using Vogue 9026.

I’m falling for plaid…

November 4, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Fall sewing is all about plaid. For a DIY version of the fall fashion trend, visit Ellegeemakes.com.