Pattern Sunday Dinner Apron from Vanilla House Designs Description This halter-top apron is totally modern with it’s varied fabric options and figure fitting style. The pocket embellishment completes its trendy theme. (from pattern back) Fabric Recommendations Any quilting cotton would do for this design. I wouldn’t recommend working with anything too heavy. Materials From pattern[…]
Britches and Bloomers Pattern Review
Pattern Jackie Clark’s Britches & Bloomers Pattern Description “Easy-to-stitch pants for little boys & girls,” according to the pattern package. A slightly tapered-leg pant with either a contrasting ruffle or cuff and either hip or side pockets. Girl’s pants by Mary Materials While the package doesn’t specify what types of fabric to use, the photographs[…]
Baby Overalls Pattern Review
Christie made these darling baby overalls for her daughter Willow from some of our favorite Alexander Henry fabric. Enjoy her fantastic pattern review below (completed in the midst of a big move from Melbourne to Beijing!). Also, be sure to check out Christie’s introduction and blog, pigeon pair. Pattern Jackie Clark’s Baby Overalls Pattern Description[…]
Little Hooded Jacket Sewing Pattern Review
Debbie has her “creating mojo back” and her four boys are also back in school (yes: four!). The sewing pattern below and used Summer in the City fabric for a lightweight, fun jacket. Three more jackets to go, Debbie! Hooded Jacket Sewing Pattern The Little Hooded Jacket by Favorite Things Little hooded jacket by Debbie[…]
Grand Revival Flea Market Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Grand Revival Flea Market Bag Description Great shoulder or messenger style bag for wandering around town. Cute and stylish, this bag has found a new spot on my favorites list! Small-size Flea Market Bag by Robyn Materials Light to upholstery weight fabric, fusible interfacing, matching/ contrasting thread. Overall Design I love this bag. It’s[…]
Frenchy Bag Pattern Review
Pattern Frenchy Bags by Amy Butler Description Stylish and fun handbag and shoulder bag. Frenchy Bag by Cathy Materials Light to medium weight fabric, sew-in interfacing (for light fabrics) and a magnetic purse fastener. Overall Design When I first saw this pattern, I really wanted to make it. The photograph on the front using Amy’s[…]