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McCall’s 7543
After seeing so many cute renditions of McCalls 7543, I could not let another summer day pass without sewing my own. An off-the-shoulder top with gathered shoulders and elastic pulled tight across the...
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McCall’s 2401 in Pink Flambe!
With an unapologetic youthfulness straight out of an “Eloise at the Plaza” book, add this adorable Pink and Blue Printed Stretch Cotton Sateen to your collection! Hand drawn flowers, swirled vines and...
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McCall’s 7543
Happy Fall, Y’all! It’s always so hard to say goodbye to my favorite season of the year in exchange for falling leaves, pumpkins and holiday madness. I needed a little pick-me-up after trading my...
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Bring on the Bouclé!
Do you fall for fashion trends or do you aspire to classics? When I was asked to participate in Style Maker Fabrics’ Fall Blog Tour, I selected this nubby cotton bouclé sweater knit. The bouclé,...
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McCall’s 6886 Kelly Green
Dear Readers, I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season! Below is my Christmas dress and the last project of 2017. The pattern, McCall’s 6886 is a classic that’s been around for awhile, and has...
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Oscar de la Renta Stretch Canvas Shirtdress
After making the white jacket (blogged here), McCall’s 6520 turned out to be just the pattern I was looking for; a semi-structured dress with a classic fit and a little tailoring. I had a difficult...
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Scuba Knit – McCall’s 7539
Same black boots, same black tights, but a brand new dress…………. it’s Winter in the South! I rarely begin Winter sewing in earnest until January due to South Carolina’s milder climate coupled with...
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McCall’s 6930
” I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.” Whitney Houston When I told my husband I needed a prop to enhance the stark white...
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Sweater Set in Cobalt
Effortless, minimal, chic dressing……. I’ve never been able to pull it off, but have always been envious of those who can. As a whole, the loose and unstructured silhouettes overwhelm my 5’2″ frame, but...
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5 Favorite Pink Garments, A Tribute to Barbie
It’s Barbie’s big day! Will you be going ? In Pink? One of the best and most memorable Christmas gifts I ever received was a box of Barbie clothes made by my Aunt Maggie. She must have made 50...
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