McCall’s M7317 pleated surplice dress is a great summertime dress. I made this out of a beautiful white rayon challis patterned with green leaves and orange flowers. This was the first time I sewed with rayon challis so I used a microtex needle instead of the usual universal type. It was also the first time I ever […]
Clothing and Style
DIY: McCall’s M7193 Gathered Surplice Blouse
I made this McCall’s M7193 gathered surplice blouse in a pink rayon challis print.
DIY: Simplicity New Look 6346 A-Line Skirt
I made the Simplicity New Look 6346 A-Line Skirt in a lovely black cotton jacquard. The pattern called for an invisible zipper, but the neighbourhood Fabricland doesn’t have invisible zippers and I don’t have an invisible zipper foot. Instead, I used the directions for the lapped zipper in Simplicity 2906, and I think it looks […]
DIY: Simplicity 2906 Half Circle Skirt
The Simplicity 2906 Half Circle Skirt (View A) is the first garment I’ve ever sewn for myself using a pattern. I’ve altered t-shirts and sewed up colourful patchwork skirts for myself as a teenager, using only my doll clothes-making skills. This is indeed a simple pattern, as it only has two pattern pieces, a zipper, […]
Flannel and Fleece Drawstring Neck-Warmer
I designed this drawstring neck-warmer because I decided to finally beat winter this year. I haven’t needed too many layers with these unusually warm temperatures we’re experiencing and I’m not complaining. Still, as a proud former Girl Guide, I like to be prepared. This is the second generation of a more masculine neck piece I made for Donatello last year. There […]