In the meantime, a quick skirt…

I made this skirt yesterday. It's McCall's 3341. It's a very simple A-line skirt pattern with 5 different lengths. The fabric is original, 1970's, 100% polyester. I got my late mother's fabric stash and this was one of the pieces. It washes surprisingly well. It just reminds me of Spring, so I had to use … Continue reading In the meantime, a quick skirt…

My next project

I have decided to try Vogue 7975 as my next project. I want to make the view with the 3/4 sleeves, but possibly with the chenille trim around it. I have some pink linen-look fabric I want to use. I've had trouble finding the trim I want, so I'm still looking for that. I can't … Continue reading My next project

(Finally) finished the blouse

After some on again, off again sewing (life gets in the way sometimes), I finished the blouse I've been working on. It's McCall's 2094. I've made this before in sleeveless and short-sleeve, but this is the first time making a long-sleeve version. The material is a black & white checked cotton shirting fabric I bought … Continue reading (Finally) finished the blouse