Beautiful lace fabric in a shade of Grey, I love everything about this dress, the style, the fit and my fabric choice.........For a complete review of this pattern, please find me previous post here. The only thing I did differently with this version is raising the back neck by 2.5", it was drafted too low [...]
I made this Cynthia Rowley dress last year, loved the dress so much that I worn-out the faux leather sleeve, so instead of condemning the dress to wadderland I removed the sleeve, serged and finished with 1/4" SA for a sleeveless look. I paired it with a ready-to-wear under top for work this morning. With [...]
Happy 2015 folks and yes another McCall's....this time M6797 top pattern was made into a dress. I scored the sweater knit fabric from my local Fabricland and knew right there it was destined for a dress. The dress was made in approximately 2.5hrs morning of Dec.31 and made it my official last project of 2014......These few [...]
I am really falling for McCall's patterns these days and M7047 is no exception. Anytime my sewing calls for simplicity and stylish McCall's come to my rescue so what not to love.? This is one of the easiest patterns have sewn lately and I so much love the outcome that am planning on a shorter [...]
Fall wardrobe staple, another great pattern from McCall's. I love the simplicity of this pattern and how fast it took to pull together. I spent approximately 2 hours to complete including cutting and sewing time so a big plus in my book.I used a sweater knit fabric that has been in my stash for ages. [...]
Another great pattern from McCalls, this lovely pattern has been excellently reviewed by many sewist, so I might not have much to say than to show you my fabulous finished project.Fabric: Beautiful Black Ponte Knit from Fabricland.Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: 1. I lengthened the bodice by 0.5"2. Lengthened the sleeve by [...]
Have made several versions of this pattern in the past , for a complete review check my first version here What I did differently in this version include the following :1. lower the neck by 1"2. removed the pleat on the front flounce.Paired with a ready to wear top and I really love the casual look...|Enjoy [...]
By popular demand..... Check complete pattern review in my previous post. Please pardon my cell phone photos.... Have a lovely week!!!
My version of McCall 6988 a well drafted pattern for every share. I love everything peplum/flounce and this pattern is no exception. Check out my pattern review below: Fabric: Poly-spandex fabric and polyurethane faux leather from my local fabricland store.Pattern Description: Semi-fitted dresses with self-lined yokes, princess seams, and back zipper. A, B with flounce and narrow [...]
Hello everyone, quite an age... life has been so busy around her. I try to sew once in a while but too lazy to blog, I hope to be a better blogger someday.I made this l piece last week after reading so many post on ponte knit, fortunately my local fabric store had a 50% off [...]
