by Karen | Mar 29, 2014 | clothes, my designs, pattern drafting, Sewing Tutorials, The Pattern Drafter Ruler
Well March is almost over and I have just managed to scrape in a garment for myself! My last blast of a summer appropriate sewing. I am calling this my Mod Keyhole Blouse. When I first saw this fabric it immediately brought to mind sunday afternoon...
by Karen | Jan 19, 2014 | clothes, dressmaking, my designs, pattern drafting, patterns, sewing
Boy oh boy that month rolls by so quickly! When you put your hand up for these things they seem so eminently ‘do-able’ but time goes by so very swiftly! Anyway, my January garment of the month – Two Tone Grey Skirt From my quilting days I have...
by Karen | Dec 18, 2013 | dressmaking, my designs, pattern drafting, patterns, sewing, Sewing Tutorials, The Pattern Drafter Ruler
Everybody has a little denim skirt right? Everyone except me that is! and so, the solution – make one of course! I found this lovey denim in Lincraft and bought it at one of their numerous sales – I can’t remember exactly how much...
by Karen | Dec 9, 2013 | dressmaking, my designs, pattern drafting, patterns, sewing, The Pattern Drafter Ruler
I have always loved a peter pan collar – a little bit of yesteryear to me. They always remind me of a gentler time and childhood. So when I searched my stash (have I previously mentioned that it is a little bit large!) and found the perfect fabric I...