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
Jalie #3461 Pull-on Jeans!
So, when I saw people raving about this pattern and these jeans, I knew I would have to give them a try. It's been around 90 degrees here, so making jeans has not been a high priority for me. But now that I feel that Fall is coming, I wanted to get these done. And … Continue reading Jalie #3461 Pull-on Jeans!
