Tag: narrow hem

• Two Versions of Mama Leilani

  

  I really enjoy pattern testing and my experience working with Marina of  Peach Patterns was no exception.  I had the opportunity to test their first womens pattern the Mama Leilani Dress and Top pattern (there is a coordinating girls version). Peach Patterns is based out of Sydney, Australia, which explains why I am rocking this newly […]

  November 11, 2017

  Dress, Sewing, Top

  adjustable straps, denim, dress, indie pattern, mommy and me, narrow hem, pattern tester, peach patterns, silky, tencel, tie straps, top

• Blue Floral Flounce Dress: McCalls 7046

  

  This bright blue floral flounce dress has been in the plans for years, but I finally made it.

  August 17, 2017

  Dress, Sewing

  bodycon, bright, cotton jersey, double flounce, fitted dress, flounce, gathers, M7046, McCall Pattern Company, narrow hem, ruched waist, ruching, summer 2017, zig-zag

• Lumberjack Plaid Coat – Butterick 6244

  

  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 […]

  February 11, 2016

  Jacket, Sewing

  6244, belt, Butterick, coat, drape, lumberjack plaid, narrow hem, pockets, tie, unlined coat, wrong side shows

• Black and Grey Wrap Sweater – Vogue 9111

  

  If there are any of you who follow my blog regularly I apologize that I haven’t been posting much lately. There are several reasons for that most importantly I had some orders for TipStitched to fill, which is great! I want to keep my customers happy! Secondly, I think I needed a little break after the Fabricista Fashion Challenge. And […]

  November 17, 2015

  Sewing, Top

  9111, beginner, fall, loose fit, narrow hem, pullover top, quick sew, reinforced shoulders, remnant, stripes, sweater, sweater knit, vogue, winter, wrap front

• Plum Gathered Wrap Front Top – McCalls 7249

  

  I sewed up this top pattern, View A, as one of my two pieces my final Fabric Mart Fabricista Fashion Challenge entry. I chose it because loved the wrapped gathers. Gathers are always good in my book for camouflaging your least favorite areas, which for me is my midsection. Read more about my entry and this top in particular […]

  October 16, 2015

  Sewing, Top

  close fitting, front overlay, gathered, ITY, M7249, McCalls, narrow hem, plum, pullover dress, purple, tops, under 2 yard, v neck, wrap