11th Mar 2022
Red Faux Leather
Kimberly says, “I finished these crops about a week ago and have already worn them twice!!! A few weeks ago, I did some window shopping and noticed the faux leather pants absolutely everywhere! I ha…
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25th Feb 2022
Teal Blue/Olive Green/Pumpkin Abstract Viscose Jersey Knit
Beverly says, "I used a ball point size 12 needle. Double-stitched the seams. The fabric was so easy to work with. The shoulder seams are stabilized with the fusible knit stay tape. It just floats ove…
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15th Feb 2022
Little White Dress
A white linen dress looks so fresh for summer! Ann's dress is timeless and is in major wardrobe rotation. Lots of topstitching and an "oops" at the hem required some unpicking but that's part of the…
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25th Jan 2022
Navy Ponte Knit for Special Occasions
Kim says, "This is my first version of Burda Style dress #122 from the 6/2021 edition. I saw this originally posted by Sew Much Fabric and I knew I had to make it! I also purchased this amazing Navy B…
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24th Jan 2022
Black Border Chantilly Lace
Andrea, from Sew To Fit, made a unique jumpsuit for her friend Nikki's 50th birthday celebration. This beautiful one-of-a-kind jumpsuit was made with a lightweight Chantilly Lace. The pattern is And…
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9th Dec 2021
Charcoal Grey, Pearl Grey, Goldenrod Wool Blend Sweater Knit
The linen (top) was easy to sew and had no problems.The sweater knit (Sold Out) is beautiful and very heavy and warm. Can't wait for some cold weather . 1. Used a ball point needle because it snagge…
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1st Oct 2021
Satin Back Crepe-Deep Turquoise
Beverly says, "This Tom and Linda Platt pattern (OOP) is made on the bias and lined. I cut the bias pieces making sure the angle was right. I pinned the fabric to tissue paper in order to cut accurat…
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30th Sep 2021
Light Turquoise/Rose, Navy Floral Batiste
Chris says, "With the Light turquoise/rose Batiste I chose Butterick B6768. I cut and sewed it according to the pattern, but it was a bit too large and longer than I wanted. So I shortened it a few…
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17th Sep 2021
Black Rayon Jersey Knit
Jeanette says "She's finally done!! Wrapdress # 2 I can now check this off my "french chic" wardrobe list. I always wanted a DVF wrapdress however, the one I want is a little bit pricey so I have to…
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10th Sep 2021
Navy/White Buffalo Gingham Check
Always a chic choice is a well fitted button-front shirt! Chris says, "This is the navy/white buffalo check and I used Burda Pattern 6849. The fabric was pre-washed on a cold/gentle cycle and dried…
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2nd Sep 2021
Navy Silk Double Georgette
I finally finished this blouse. It was quite a journey! I would have abandoned it but the fabric is SO lovely. The pattern was in Burda Style 10/2020. I guess I just need more practice sewing georgett…
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15th Aug 2021
White Double Cotton Gauze
Samina has selected for her summer sewing the color combination of blues and browns. Here she has added the White Double Cotton Gauze made into a Kurta that really makes the Espresso Brown Ponte Knit…
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