Category Archives: tops

Last month I was very lucky to be asked to test a new sewaholic pattern called the Cordova Jacket.  You can read more about it at Sewaholic.net.  To say I like this pattern is a bit of an unerstatement.  I … Continue reading →

While I was at the thrift store the other day I saw a not-so -lovely navy blue leather trench coat. Isn’t she lovely.  I have never sewn with leather before, but the leather on this coat is so beautiful and … Continue reading →

Circle tops are the best!  Super easy, super comfortable and stylish. I didn’t use any tutorial specifically I just searched circle tops, read a few tutorials then went for it. Used knit fabric from my stash that is so old … Continue reading →

I again used this square top tutorial from c&c . I made it longer and narrower, then I used elatic rushing at the waist. Made from a semi sheer chiffon type fabric from Joanns. My daughter loves it, and I love being … Continue reading →

Before- I started with this lovely nightgown (I think) I found on the Salvation Army 50 cent rack, that’s right folks this is the worst of the worst. I turned it into this I used the Square top tutorial from … Continue reading →

Do you ever get stuck in those ruts where you one- can’t make yourself sew anything, or two- if you do manage to sew anything you can’t make your self take any pictures of it (possibly because you are also … Continue reading →

Well what do you know, I actually sewed something (round of applause please).  I keep trying to get this ruffle trend right, after my failed flying squirrel attempt) and I think maybe I did this time.  I went with Simplicity … Continue reading →

A while back I saw this blouse designed by Kate Spade and FELL IN LOVE I decided Simplicity 2151 view A was the way to go.  It had the full sleeves and the tie collar, plus I had been interested … Continue reading →

So I decided to make Butterick 5497 view C.  I really should have known better.  When  there is only a drawing on the front of the envelope you really don’t know what you are getting into.  So I decided I … Continue reading →

Simplicity has launched a new pattern line called Sew Simple.  The idea is simple pieces with one version per pattern.  The patterns are cheap, one dollar at Wal-Mart.  I saw 1998 and wanted to give it a try.  I love … Continue reading →