Mccall 6069 + Simplicity 1606 = Lovely dress

I made M6069 view A in 2010 here For this version, the bodice is made from view C back and view A front while the skirt is from S1606. I interfaced the neck back for stability before sewing to the front bodice. The fit is superb and the style oh so flattering, I will take my pics when my photographer has time, but for [...]

By |November 3rd, 2013|Dress, Fall, Mid-knee dress|Comments Off on Mccall 6069 + Simplicity 1606 = Lovely dress

Pants sewing with the Pro

My new pants using techniques I learned from the Pro - Gentleman Jim of fine tailoring. His YouTube tutorial on how to add waistband, band-roll and clamp hook and eyes to trousers came in handy for these pants. I used my TNT Kwiksew 3625 pattern, the only thing I did differently was to reduce the leg width [...]

By |September 24th, 2013|Combo, Fall, Pants, tutorials|Comments Off on Pants sewing with the Pro

Newlook 6130 with Sleeves……………For Fall

I didn't think one will be enough wink...this one is fall ready. In this version, I used plain sweater knit with a little stretch, I scooped the front neck by I", I didn't add zipper because the neck is wide enough for my big head,  I interfaced the neck, sleeve and hem for stability .... [...]

By |September 18th, 2012|Fall, Newlook patterns, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6130 with Sleeves……………For Fall