Vogue v1554

Corona times have not been kind to my creativity, friends. While I have several projects that need finishing, I desperately needed something shiny and new to jump-start my sewjo. Hoping to find a pattern that could provide an easy win, I took to my pattern stash and unearth Isaac Mizarahi New York for Vogue Patterns…

V9265

Behold -- My little black summer dress of 2020! Also, my first time sewing a Very Easy Vogue pattern. V9265 is a fit and flare dress with princess seams and -- wait for it -- glorious pouf sleeves! I am HERE for the pouf! All the pouf. All the time ... Pouf! Fabric For this…

Fifi Pyjamas

I was a newbie sewist when I first attempted making this pattern. Long story short, I had no clue what I was doing and literally had to cut myself out of the camisole after trying it on. Fast-forward six years later ... It was great revisiting a pattern I struggled with as a beginner and…

McCall’s m8044

Hi, My name is Kristin and Liberty of London Fabric addict. I have a tiny but mighty stash of it that needs burning through before I'm allowed to purchase anymore. But then Coronavirus struck, and Brooklyn General, my local yarn shop, announced they were temporarily closing their doors. This unfortunately has been the case for…

Paro Cardigan

#ProjectEdwardian continues! ... with the Paro Cardigan by Itch to Stitch Patterns. Over the winter, I knitted a black Mazzy cardigan, and have been wearing it to death! Now that the weather is warming up, I was in need of something similar but more lightweight. And since I'm on a History Bounding kick, the Paro…

Eton Jacket

When spring rolled around, I realized I didn't have a lightweight jacket to chuck-on for chillier days. Actually, I lie. I do have a few jackets, but nothing easy and versatile to compliment my growing Edwardian-inspired wardrobe. Enter the Eton Jacket by Truly Victorian Patterns! Drafted from an original 1890s pattern, it's a close-fitting, lined…

Consider the Armistice Blouse

Folkwear was having a sale and took the opportunity to stock up on some patterns for my growing Edwardian-inspired wardrobe. I couldn't resist getting a copy of their Armistice Blouse pattern. I've seen a few floating around the sewing community and thought it would make for a perfect spring/summer top. (Search #ArmisticeBlouse on Instagram) To…

Suzon Shirt

My first attempt at sewing the Suzon shirt by Republique du Chiffon was over before it began. After piecing together the PDF and cutting out all my fabric, I failed to read the directions that clearly state that the seam allowances must be added in. Which of course, I did not do. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Frustrated with…

Sorrento

I usually don't follow trends, but these long flowy maxi skirts that are in right now? I am HERE for it! … And after seeing Caroline from the Love to Sew Podcast's Sorrento Skirt (Pattern by StyleArc) I couldn't resist making one, too. FABRIC I used Telio Tencel Twill in Olive green (fabric.com)  I've never…

Hannah

Well hello, there! It's been quite a while since posted something here. It’s also been over a month since I sat down with my sewing machine. The horror! Now that the holidays are here and my calendar is lit up like a Christmas tree, my making time on the weekends has been pretty limited. Reader,…