I LOVE this dress! It's feminine without being frilly or fussy. It's also surprisingly easy to make. This is one of those patterns that I bought because I really liked the style, but then put off actually making. I thought it would be far more complicated than it was. I used a linen blend fabric … Continue reading Vogue 8997
Category: summer sewing
Easy Spring/Summer Shirtdress…McCall’s 6885
I made another dress for warm weather. This time I used M6885 which is a shirtdress with a front band/placket. This pattern is for woven material and has a variety of sleeve and style options. Frankly, I wanted to make a shirtdress and this one was much easier than some of my other patterns because … Continue reading Easy Spring/Summer Shirtdress…McCall’s 6885
Simplicity 1421 Blazer – Done!
I decided to enter the sew along started by "thatblackchic". I didn't find out about it until it was about to start and I didn't have the pattern, so I was playing catch-up from the start. Actually, I was just behind from the start. I had the blouse to finish first (see my previous post). Anyway, … Continue reading Simplicity 1421 Blazer – Done!
