Jacket – TipStitched

Waterfall Cardigan: Style Sew Me Madison

By: TipStitched January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Jacket, Sewingcardigan, coverstitch, double knit, featured, hi-lo, ponte, style sew me, two piece sleeve, unlined, waterfall collar4 Comments

Statement Cardigan thanks to Style Sew Me

Made by a Fabricista: Butterick 6385

By: TipStitched December 30, 2018December 30, 2018

Fabric Mart Fabricista, Jacket, Sewingbemberg, Butterick, buttonholes, buttons, coat, emerald green, Fabric Mart Fabricista, featured, lining, melton wool, purple, wool1 Comment

I think I’ve decided I need to make one wool winter coat a year. Last year was the Closet Case Clare Coat and this year is this Butterick 6385. Read my contributor post at Fabric Mart here! Pattern: Butterick 6385 Pattern Description:Fitted coats have princess seams, back yoke with forward shoulder seams, two-piece sleeve, collar…

Bold Striped Duster: Simplicity 8546

I love the style of shirtdresses, but I very rarely wear them. For one they are usually made with cotton fabric and I hate to iron (which is one of the reasons I love to sew with knits). Also since I’ve started sewing they’ve just seemed like to much work to make…collars, cuffs, buttons and…

Window Pane Cape: McCalls 6209

By: TipStitched February 6, 2018September 14, 2018

Jacket, Sewingbelted, cape, coverstitch, double knit, inspiration, M6209, plaid, poncho, ponte, window pane2 Comments

I knew I had to have this window pane ponte knit from Fabric Mart as soon as I saw it. My only question was which of the three color ways to order; dark teal, dusty pink and maroon/magenta. All of which are sold out, sorry. Obviously, I went with the dark teal. I knew I…

Houndstooth Wrap Cardigan : McCalls 7262

By: TipStitched January 25, 2018January 25, 2018

Jacket, Sewingasymmetric hem, cardigan, cowl, double knit, drape, houndstooth, knit, m7262, McCall Pattern Company, ponte, sweater, waterfall, wrap11 Comments

I’ve made this pattern three times, but this is the first one for me!

Winter (Navy) Blues: Made by a Fabricista Guest Post

I’m so excited to share my latest project with you, because this Clare coat is my very first *REAL* coat.

Madeline Ballet Sweater by Laela Jeyne

By: TipStitched October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

Jacket, Sewing, TopBallet sweater, crop sweater, Fall 2017, Family Photos collection, ITY knit, knits, Laela Jeyne, layering, pattern tester, sweater, sweater knit, wrap bodice4 Comments

I had the pleasure to test the Madeline Ballet Sweater from Laela Jeyne Patterns newly released “Family Photos” collection. This sweater is a versatile layering piece you’ll want to add to your fall wardrobe. The look of this crop length wrap top sweater that brings to mind a ballerina in training. Three options closure are…

Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee Round 3

Statement vs Classic Bomber. This reversible bomber jacket does dual duty switching from a bold colorful standout piece to a familiar timeless staple. My Round 3 entry for Pattern Review’s Sewing Bee.

What I’ve sewn – 2017 first quarter recap

By: TipStitched April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

Dress, Girls, Jacket, Jumpsuit/Rompers, Kids, Pants, Sewing, Skirt, Topfirst quarter, first quarter 2017, recap, sewing recap, what I madeLeave a Comment

I’ve completed and blogged about 15 sewing projects so far in 2017!

Quilted Floral Knit Bomber – McCalls 7100

By: TipStitched February 7, 2017February 7, 2017

Jacket, Sewingbomber jacket, double knit, fabric mart fabrics, floral, lining, m7100, McCalls, metal zipper, quilted, quilted knit, ribbing, welt3 Comments

In my Fall/Winter To Sew List I told y’all I was in love with bomber jackets. I had started three at the time of that post. I have since completed those three but you can read here and here about what happened with those if you missed it. So though this is the fourth bomber jacket…

Twinning: Ankara Bombers FAIL

I had the great idea back in the fall of 2016 to sew a matching set of bomber jackets. I mentioned it in my Fall/Winter To Sew List post. Bomber jackets are always in style but they are definitely on trend right now! The options for bomber jackets are endless! First the fabric choices; satin, knits, suede, velvet,…

Striped Duster – Fabricista Post

By: TipStitched December 24, 2016December 24, 2016

Jacket, Sewingboucle, coat, drafting a lining, duster, facing, Jacket, MimiG, MimiG4Simplicity, S8177, Simplicity, stripes5 Comments

Have you ever run out to buy a pattern with the intention to make it right away, but then you get side tracked and days become weeks that become months? Well, that is what happened with early fall pattern, Simplicity 8177. I purchased this pattern this summer with plans to make it right away for…

Mandala Duster – Simplicity 8059

By: TipStitched May 2, 2016May 2, 2016

Fabric Mart Fabricista, Jacket, Sewingbelt, belt loops, duster, fabric mart, Fabric Mart Fabricista, hacci, mandala, S8059, Simplicity, sweater duster, sweater knit14 Comments

**Special Announcement** I’m very excited to announce that I am now a Fabric Mart Fabricista!!! This means each month I will be bringing you a look created from fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics. If you follow me, you already know that I love Fabric Mart and highly recommend them not only their fabric but there…

Lumberjack Plaid Coat – Butterick 6244

By: TipStitched February 11, 2016

Jacket, Sewing6244, belt, Butterick, coat, drape, lumberjack plaid, narrow hem, pockets, tie, unlined coat, wrong side shows2 Comments

I’m usually not one to make a pattern more than once. After all there are so many beautiful patterns out there, I should know I have over 100 (I don’t have an exact count because I refuse to count them). So I’m surprised that I have sewn up Butterick 6244 three times!!! I made the…

Plaid Color Block Cape – New Look 6324

By: TipStitched January 15, 2016February 4, 2016

Jacket, Sewing6324, cape, new look, pattern review, plaid, wool9 Comments

Plaid Color Block Cape NL6324 I think I am obsessed with capes. LOL I made two caped dress (see TipStitched) last year and now I have finally made an outerwear cape. During my cape pattern search I came across New Look 6324 and was drawn to View B because of the color blocking. I almost…

A Look Back

*New year, New Layout! Let me know what you think of the new look in the comments below* Looking back 2015 was a pretty busy year. I started taking this blog and my sewing in general more seriously. I entered two sewing competitions, winning my first entry in Pattern Review’s Travel Wardrobe Contest (read more here) and…

Camel Draped Collar Coat – Butterick 6244

By: TipStitched October 26, 2015

Jacket, Sewing6244, b6244, Butterick, camel, coat, flat fell seams, fleece, loose fit, open front, unlined coat, waterfall collar4 Comments

I made Butterick 6244 as one piece of my 3-Piece Wardrobe entry in the Fabric Mart Fabricista Challenge. Read more about my complete look here. In this post I’m simply going to share my review of the pattern and a link to my online shop if you would rather purchase this chic, comfy coat. I’m pleased to announce…

February Projects / My Travel Wardrobe Contest Submission

Although I have certainly had some #FAILS I’m proud of what I have been able to accomplish in just about a year of sewing. I’ve made dresses, skirts, tops, pants, followed patterns, self drafted, remade RTW items, installed zippers, learned to serge, done a blind hem and more. Still I want to continue to learn…