Project DetailsPattern: McCall's 5586, View AFabric: Chocolate Matte JerseyDescription: Loose fitting tops have self-faced yoke, gathered front and purchased bias tape finished armhole; have gathered back; purchased metallic, plastic or acrylic jewel stones, flat sequins or beads to creatively embellish yokes.This was a really easy top to make. I cut this out and had it made within a few hours (while doing things...
Shirtdresses are a closet staple. They're an instant outfit and all about easy dressing, so easy does it with accessories. You want to look as if getting dressed was effortless, which means go light on jewelry and stick to breezy shoes like a wedge or an espadrille. Enhance the figure-flattering nature of shirtdresses with a belt to emphasize your waist. And if you...
I'm sitting here staring at M5586, so that I can place an order for sew-on stones from M&J Trimming (thanks Kris). BUT, how am I suppose to know what size and how many? This is what the envelope says:NOTIONS: Top A, B, C - Assorted Shapes, Sizes, Colors of Metallic, Plastic or Acrylic Jewel Stones, Flat Sequins, Beads...Can they be anymore vague?I'm planning...
The new McCall's patterns for Summer are on the site... check it out HERE.M5658, view A & C is the only thing that piqued my fancy. ...
I had a hellacious last week... no time to sew for me and that is never good.Remember way back when I expressed rather... um, era *STRONG* feelings about Simplicity's - Project Runway patterns? Um, yeah... I did find a couple that I like!I am currently working on Simplicity 2923. I decided to go to another color from my Spring Color palette -- Cantaloupe....
My Picks!Riviera Hello, Sailor! PantsIt's RTW twin:Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace up Sailor Pants - $248, Net-a-Porter.com Riviera Once, Twice, Three Times a T-Shirt It's RTW twins:Roberto Cavalli Printed Tunic - $1,235, Net-a-porter.comChloé Striped Jersey T-shirt - $580, Net-a-porter.comChloé Exposed Seam T-Shirt - $495, Net-a-porter.comI don't know about you, but I'm so glad I know how to sew! Have a great weekend! ...
Piazza Sempione Stripe Shirtdress - $750, Nordstrom The shirtdress is making a cutting-edge comeback this season. Throwing on a shirtdress is one of the quickest ways to look polished and pulled together.My next project is Vogue 8028.Image - Vogue Patterns Magazine - April/May 2008 This pattern is one that I've never given a second glance, until I saw it beautifully made up by...
Question: How should you NOT wear Vogue 1053?Answer: Like this!!!Ladies, always remember... "A girl should always be two things: CLASSY and FABULOUS." -- Coco Chanel ...
Image - Life & Style MagazineAngie Harmon is wearing the Tory Burch "Elson" topProject DetailsPattern: Simplicity 2938, View BFabric: Stretch CharmeuseNotions: 12" invisible zipper; grosgrain ribbonIf you are in need a cute, trendy top that's really easy to make, this is the one. When I initially selected the pattern, I didn't have a fabric in mind. I just knew that I wanted it...
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