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

Breaking Silence with Cynthia Rowley…Simplicity 1873

Gradually coming out of my shell................This little number was made last weekend and worn to work yesterday. The fabric has been in my stash for God knows when, it's some kind of soft Chinese cotton ... can't remember where I got it from, but perfect for this pattern.....I made these few alterations to the pattern:1. Lengthened [...]

By |August 20th, 2013|Breaking Silence, Cynthia Rowley, Dress, Mid-knee dress, Simplicity|Comments Off on Breaking Silence with Cynthia Rowley…Simplicity 1873

Butterick 5488…..

Another easy and simple dress. The only thing I dislike about  this pattern is that it runs so big, I cut my usual size 14, but  removed at least 4" total to make it look flattering and I lengthened by about  2", no other major alteration, every other thing was straight from the envelop..... few hrs later I was done . [...]

By |November 25th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress, Mojo Booster|Comments Off on Butterick 5488…..

Vogue 1250….Yes!!!!

Yes I jumped on the bandwagon to boost my sewjo.... This is one quick and easy pattern, no wonder it's everywhere in the blogland. I truly love the drape neck... Here is my review Please, pardon my pictures...Fabric: Matte Jersey from FabriclandPattern Description: Misses close-fitting dress.Pattern Sizing:  6-20. I cut 14 and graded to 16 from waist [...]

By |June 30th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress|Comments Off on Vogue 1250….Yes!!!!

Vogue 1224 Dress……

Finally something for me………Vogue 1224, Tracy Reese beautiful dress pattern. Really nice for the warm weather we are having now and combine with a good sandal you are good to hit town. For work, I belted it and truly love the effect. Good pattern to jumpstart the sewjo.....Here is my review;Fabric:Matte jersey I got few [...]

By |April 13th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress, Vogue|Comments Off on Vogue 1224 Dress……

Dress..NL6429 again

I have made this dress several times and will not be reviewing it anymore,  here is a link to one of my previous reviews. This one is made in another beautiful color .....Me love, really getting ready for Spring/SummerEnjoy the rest of the week!!!!

By |February 9th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress|Comments Off on Dress..NL6429 again

DKNY Dress…Vogue1179

Check this out, I am so speechless, this is a an easy, simple and lovely pattern, most importantly I love my fabric color........................ Neck close-up interfaced hemlineFabric: Matte Jersey from fabriclandPattern Description: Very loose-fitting, pullover dress, above mid-knee length, has pleated front, cowl collar and wide stitched hem.Pattern Sizing: E5(14-16-18-20-22); I cut  size 14 and graded to 16 [...]

By |February 7th, 2011|Dress, Mid-knee dress, Vogue|Comments Off on DKNY Dress…Vogue1179

Some sewing for me

Hello everyone, I am still here . Just realised I didn't make any blog entry last  month....ummmm,  as always all is well with , just life.........Here are some of the things I made..... M5975, View C...Here is a complete review.Fabric: Knit fabric from fabriclandPattern Description: MISSES'/MISS PETITE DRESSES AND BELT: Close-fitting dresses A, B, C, D, E with [...]

By |November 19th, 2010|Mid-knee dress, Tunic|Comments Off on Some sewing for me

March Challenge #6…….. Simplicity 2455

I am still here and doing my thing.... I will be so happy if I can accomplish my set sewing goals for this month, but let's just wait and see..................Here is my review of thread simplicity 2455 dress..... I love this dress, the colour of my fabric and the simplicity of the pattern...just like the [...]

By |March 23rd, 2010|Dress, March Challenge, Mid-knee dress|Comments Off on March Challenge #6…….. Simplicity 2455

March challenge #5………………..Butterick 4789

A lovely Maggy London twist dress B4789, easy,  simple and flattering.........most importantly 2 piece pattern, less than 3 hours project nothing can be better.......lol... So here is the review..................... Fabric: Matte JerseyPattern Description: Pullover top and dress have twisted front detail, back darts, extended shoulders, v-neckline front and back. dress is 2" below mid-knee length.Pattern Sizing: [...]

By |March 18th, 2010|Dress, March Challenge, Mid-knee dress|Comments Off on March challenge #5………………..Butterick 4789