McCall’s 6992…..

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. [...]

By |December 24th, 2014|Fall/Winter, Sweater, Tops|Comments Off on McCall’s 6992…..

Newlook 6130……..Lace Peplum

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 |December 11th, 2014|Casual look, Fall/Winter, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6130……..Lace Peplum

Simplicity 2255 in European Cotton

Hello everyone I know it's been a while since my last post but life it's been pretty busy around here. However I try to visit my studio once in a while for any simple  and quick number. Here is a shirt dress  I recently completed in an European cotton fabric. I got the last 1.5m of the German made cotton fabric from my [...]

By |June 19th, 2014|Dress Shirt, summer, Tops, Tunic|Comments Off on Simplicity 2255 in European Cotton

Newlook 6130 Combo

Here is another great combination and addition to my wardrobe. I have used this pattern several times so not too much detail this time, for my full review please check hereFor the skirt, I used a fabric (I think cotton-poly) that's been in the stash forever, and lined with a cotton silk (love the feel of silk), [...]

By |September 4th, 2013|Combo, Skirts, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6130 Combo

Fearless February one down – Newlook 6130

There is nothing to this pattern  because it's been made more than 2 times, one being here, but I usually like to start a new challenge with something easy before I move up gradually to my goal. My plan for the fearless February is to make some improvement in my sewing skill.  Here is my list of things [...]

By |February 4th, 2013|challenge, Fearless February, Tops|Comments Off on Fearless February one down – Newlook 6130

Simplicity 2756…A little number

Made this little number with just a meter of fabric using simplicity 2756. I got the lovely silk at the liquidation corner in Fabricland, a label on one end of the fabric says "silk" the other end says unknown content, but I am sure it's some type of silk and this fabric frayed a lot, thanks to fray-check. [...]

By |October 16th, 2012|Simplicity, Tops, wardrobe builder|Comments Off on Simplicity 2756…A little number

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

Burda 7486 + Simplicity 2255

Another recent outfit,  made the pants from Burda 7486 and the top from  S2255  view C, I have made this pattern earlier here, so won't be reviewing the top.For the pants I did the following....I love this top, it's so nice for the summer weatherFabric: A soft twill for the pants and 100% cotton voile for the [...]

By |June 15th, 2012|Colours, Combo, Pants, Tops|Comments Off on Burda 7486 + Simplicity 2255

Newlook 6648……

Another easy pattern Newlook 6648,  Have I mentioned how much I love few pieces patterns?  they are great mojo boosters. I made this in less than 3 hours . I have read from other reviewers how wide the neck is, so I made these few modifications to mine.Reduced the front neck by 1.5"  and the back [...]

By |April 11th, 2012|Mojo Booster, Newlook patterns, Tops|Comments Off on Newlook 6648……

Simplicity 2599..Again

This is my go to pattern for motivation. Have made it several times and most recently here.I did some few things differently from the previous versions though, these were;1/2" FBAI lengthened by 2" I curved out the hem, for more feminine look...   Enjoy the rest of your week.... 

By |April 3rd, 2012|Mojo Booster, Simplicity, Tops|Comments Off on Simplicity 2599..Again