There are so many amazing clothes I see many sewists create using African wax prints. I bought a few pieces when I visited the LA fabric district a few years ago. Since then I’ve dabbled on a few projects to see how I can incorporate these prints into clothes for my size and shape. I … Continue reading Romero by Pauline Alice
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Bella for Winter
It's Winter but not freezing so I chose Bella as my first Simple Sew pattern as part of Claire's new Simple Sew blogger team.Bella is designed for the 'adventurous beginner' so the timing was right to try this pattern now using a warm jersey knit from White Tree Fabrics UK.Here's the 10-12-12 party dress version."The Bella … Continue reading Bella for Winter
1960s revisit
Last year Kyle and I bought this fabric at Elliott Berman in New York. Hopefully you've read Kyle's epic skirt posts. They're really detailed and quite helpful.The neckline has piping and I've used a grey zipper.The pattern Simplicity 2154 is one we both chose without knowing it. Minerva Crafts UK supplied the pattern for my April project.Kyle's skirt posts are … Continue reading 1960s revisit
Saler jacket test
Here's my test Saler jacket from Pauline Alice. Test Saler jacket and Simplicty 2154 1960s pencil skirt.FabricI chose this pink poly fabric because I love the colour although the fabric quality is average. However this fabric was easy to mark up, interface and sew. This fabric was especially easy to set in the sleeves - bonus!I … Continue reading Saler jacket test
