It’s A Gray Day…Another McCall’s 6803 Sweater

Before I put this pattern away, I decided to make another one. This time, I used a quilted cotton knit fabric. I made View A which is the same style as the previous one I made here, but the new version is all one color. I used the same fabric for the trim rather than contrasting … Continue reading It’s A Gray Day…Another McCall’s 6803 Sweater

Fall sewing McCall’s 6803 sweater & McCall’s 6474 nightgown

I finished these two items last week. First, the sweater (M6803). This is SO easy to make. and, for me, it's the perfect style of sweater - V-neck cardigan with buttons and pockets. I made mine from a cotton knit. I've had the striped material for at least a year. The black band was from material … Continue reading Fall sewing McCall’s 6803 sweater & McCall’s 6474 nightgown

Pattern Review Sewing Bee – Round 1 Entry

So I decided to enter the PR sewing bee this year - YIKES! I think (hope) it might be fun and we'll see how far I get. The first round required us to make a blouse using woven material, set-in sleeves, some type of closure, etc. So I made Vogue 8772. It's a blouse with a … Continue reading Pattern Review Sewing Bee – Round 1 Entry