McCall’s M7995

McCall’s M7995

Holiday sewing! I couldn't resist a little "sew frosting" when I received this gorgeous Embroidered Tulle fabric from Minerva in exchange of a blog post on their website. Pattern: McCall’s M7995 View AFabrics: Embroidered Tulle by Minerva underlined with black Bemberg rayon. Burgundy stretchy satin fabric for the contrast collar and flounces.Sizing & Modifications:  I cut a size [...]

Tie-Front Jumpsuit

Tie-Front Jumpsuit

When I was in France recently, I did a bit of fabric shopping (obviously). I found 3 meters of a striking cotton lawn at my local fabric shop. They couldn't tell me much about it, so I took my inquiries to Google. It appears the cotton used to be available via the Sew Over It [...]

McCall’s 7241

McCall’s 7241

This dress has a semi-fitted bodice with side front seams, a zipper at the back and a pleated skirt. Bowie's "Golden Years" was stuck in my head for most of the time I worked on this dress. It could be the dress's colour, its suitability for soul music dancing, or that, at any given time, the chances [...]