On my recent trip to San Francisco I knew exactly the jacket/coat I needed, both there in the misty mornings and at home in the windy and wet days here in Halifax.
As we were deep in the throws of another Canadian winter, I was longing for summer days and warm weather. To get myself through, I was clinging to my laptop, taking in all the Spring 2017 fashion trends, dreaming of what I would make and wear.
I have to say I was thrilled when Jalie patterns appeared at my local Fabricville. I have long been a huge Jalie fan and it was so nice to know that I can now just go down to the bottom of my street to buy them – no more taping printed letter sized sheets together, no more waiting for the patterns to come in the mail.
Now that winter is finally behind us and the sunny days have begun, it won’t be long until your patio once again starts playing host to garden parties, BBQs and other fun gatherings with friends. However, before that, you should make sure your furniture is up to the task. If your patio furniture has not aged well, you should consider refurbishing it by updating the fabric. Ditch the dirty old cushion covers and replace them with something that has style and sophistication!
The sporty chic look is still very present in fashion magazine. I am sure that it’s due to the fact that it is so easy to wear and very comfortable.
I decided that this Spring and Summer were going to be all about dress this year! When I saw the lovely fabric for the Spring collection of Fabricville, I knew I was going to have a lot of fun creating dresses this year!
My most recent make is this beautiful floral dress (Very trendy this year) I made using McCall’s 7119 pattern and the Bubbly Crepe coordinate.
Hey there! I’m back with another dress…(I promise you, I do make some practical, everyday garments, really I do) …but it’s no secret that I love dresses and this one is on the favorite list for sure! It would be perfect for a summer wedding.
Ruffles are definitely getting some attention this year and with the weather getting warmer, I had to celebrate by making this gorgeous fit and flare ruffle dress.
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The history of knitting is certainly a tricky one to unpick. Due to early knitting projects being made from natural fibres such as wool, cotton, and silk, many have since decomposed leaving few surviving examples of the craft. So where did knitting originate? Let’s deconstruct this mystery!
As Spring approaches I’m trying to hurry it up by making a warm weather dress, from bright red quilting cotton featuring playful mice, of course! Unfortunately making a cotton spring dress means I had to wait a week for a day suitable for outdoor pictures after finishing it.
I recently returned from a trip to Punta Cana…I know…lucky me. Believe me, I’m still pinching myself! It was a 25th wedding anniversary gift to ourselves and we had a blast!
Every car seat needs a piddle pad.
Especially during potty training! We had bought one for approximately $14 when we got our car seats. I then made one for our second vehicle using the original as a pattern. Once I started planning for potty training, I quickly realized that we would need a back up for each vehicle.
Even if I am that type of person you always caught wearing a pair of jeans, I really do love dresses; s
Big thanks to Fabricville for the fabric and notions used for this project!
While patiently waiting for spring to come back, I am slowly building my Spring Wardrobe.
I have been sewing up a storm lately. There are just so many things I want to make. Pinterest may have a lot to do with that lol.
Hello, I am Ann from Annmakes®, and today I am sharing
I found this awesome Peppermint Swirl dress pattern by Candy Castle Patterns.
My latest project was supposed to be a Fall shirtdress…
We’ve been working on redecorating our guest room in the basement in preparation for the holidays
Inspiration:
This dress pattern was on my sewing list as soon as I saw it in McCall’s Fall 2016 collection.
I consider myself to be a pretty crafty person,
My love affair with coats runs deep. Embarrassingly deep.
Winter is coming but first we have to survive Halloween.
Happy Fall everyone! I love the heat of the summer
For the past few years, jumpsuits have been all the rage.
Fall is back and it is time to start covering ourselves again!
I usually start a project with a pattern in mind, but this time started with the news cycle and a fabric.
(*Note: The photos look a bit blurry, but that is only due to the type of fabric that I’ve used! Try to take a clear picture of suede, it’s a little hard)
Getting in a little more summer sewing while I still can.
There’s still plenty of sunshine outside so why not make another cute summer dress!
I finally jumped on the exposed shoulder look bandwagon!
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Avez-vous déjà confectionné la chemise pour homme?
I am declaring this the summer of the shirtdress, to help me overcome my fear of buttonholes and to challenge myself a little!
Whether your style is a little Bohemian, Woodstock inspiredor even Nautical, there are home décor fabrics available on the market to ensure you remain true to your designer spirit.
Few inventions have changed the course of history as much as the sewing machine. Imagine if it was still up to women
Evolution of the Sewing Machine)
Lately I have had the bright idea of actually sewing clothes that I would wear everyday
So we’ve had a taste of nice weather and I think we’re all about done with sewing up
Hello everyone! I’m Margo and I can usually be found over at Creating In The Gap but I’m super excited to be sharing my coat here with you today!
Hey sewfriend!
It is time for me to share with you my latest make: McCall’s 6891.
I’m so excited to be showcasing this pretty dress!
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Sometimes the fabric decides the dress. I saw a quilting cotton at Fabricville.com, called Mallowway Green Diamonds. It reminded me of
Hi sewfriends!
I am slowly becoming a jumpsuit addict. Every time I see a new jumpsuit pattern, I just want to
(Funny story: It was starting to be sunnier outside with higher temperatures so I decided to create a summer dress by using everything that I needed from
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En découvrant les collections de tissus “Décor Maison” de Fabricville
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