This year I’ve been trying to make one new dress pattern each month… here’s July! This is the Colette Macaron pattern and I’m still evaluating whether or not I like the style. I LOVE the fabrics …
I love a full circle skirt and have been HUNTING for the perfect yellow print! I loved this one and made it using my favorite pattern (Kwik Sew 3657) which is a full circle skirt with a nice, wide …
I live in dresses in the summer and always am interested in something quick and easy with potential for mixing patterns. This dress from kwik sew (3758) is a perfect summer dress! It sews up easy, …
This summer I’ve made two versions of Kwik Sew 3856, a simple maxi dress with a surplice neckline. It’s quick and easy to sew and fun to wear! I hacked apart my skirt pattern to make a contrast ban…
I restrained myself and used a solid cotton voile to show off the little details of the Colette Violet blouse. Teeny piping, a peter pan collar and self-covered buttons. More info and pictures are …
Mostly self draft, eight yards of cotton/silk voile and some butterfly chiffon. My favorite dress ever!
For more on how I started with a commercial pattern (Burda 7697), graded it up, added sho…
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