DIY Cropped Pants and an Easy Top

September 16, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi All! What are these? Cropped pants? Wide shorts? Culottes? Tell me, please. Whatever they are, they’re strangely reminscent of a poppy skirt I bought in junior high. Yes, it has been that long since I had anything in my wardrobe that was poppy! Can’t tell you why I’ve waited this long because the color […]

Butterick 6378: Two tie neck tops

August 29, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Sometimes, you make one version of a pattern, and you love it so much, you rush have to make another. It wasn’t just the versatility of the pattern that inspired me to sew two (2) versions, it was envy too. When I saw these versions in ready to wear, I had to have one (or […]

Simplicity 1318 Kimono Love

August 5, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi all! I’m back from my travels, and, I’m happy to report, my travel wardrobe was put to good use. I’m now a big fan of the Danube, and my travels there were relaxing but inspirational too. So many of the communities along its shore have a rich history of handmade garments. Everywhere I looked […]

A cold shoulder top, dress or tunic

July 6, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I cannot get enough of the cold shoulder look. As with most trends, when I finally get on board, I don’t let go! This is my second cold shoulder project (first one here) and I can tell you, it will not be my last. Here’s the reason I love the cold shoulder look. Showing a […]

A Dress with a Few of my Favorite Things

June 29, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’m smiling because this dress has three of my favorite things: linen, lace and silk. Yes, linen wrinkles, but I’m prepared to overlook that fact because it breathes like nothing else. If the weather is muggy, no worries! When it comes to heat, this fabric is invincible. To make this dress even more humidity […]

McCalls 7314: Burberry knock-off

May 14, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

As you all know, I’ve got a thing for Burberry’s classic designs, and the Spring 2016 collection was one of the best. Being peplum obsessed, I couldn’t help but fall in love with this cute shirt. Okay, as Burberry prices go, the tag on this one wasn’t totally ridiculous…only $350. Yes, it’s a lot, but […]

Vogue 8894 – Stripes, Blue and Linen

July 10, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

For a review of Vogue 8894 and a look at a blue striped linen dress visit Ellegeemakes.com

Sew the Kimono Look – Simplicity 1318

June 29, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

For ideas on how to sew the kimono look, visit ElleGeeMakes.com

Thursday tee: A gauzy top keeps its cool

June 11, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

When it comes to the summer tops in my closet, not all are equal or flattering, which means there’s always a reason to try another. And another. And another. Perhaps that’s why I never stop wanting to sew another top! The most beloved tops in my wardrobe are the ones that are comfortable, but not […]

Not Your Mother’s Peplum

April 23, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

During one of my recent jaunts into the enticing, instantly gratifying world of ready-to-wear, I heard a discussion through a thin dressing room wall (which is not really eavesdropping, right?). “You absolutely cannot wear that,” one woman said to another. “It’s a peplum and they are a fashion NO!” It was an interesting statement, one […]