I needed some new tops to wear to work, so I went back to my old, easy standby: Built by Wendy, Simplicity 3835. I’ve been sewing this pattern for 11 years! It’s the first shirt I learned to sew, and it’s still the easiest. It’s got nothing in the way of shaping, so no fussy darts to mess with. And the simple pattern shapes are easy to modify.
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TWiP: Citrus
The colors this week have tended to the lime and the orange. It’s mostly due to the new tops I sewed. Yes, I actually pulled out the sewing machine this week and whipped up some new stuff for my closet. I plan to give them their own post, just as soon as I finish the last of the four, and I’ve had a chance for a little back yard photo shoot.
Read More: TWiP: CitrusTWiP: Places I rarely go
We started this week off in Lancaster County, and ended it at the sewing machine: both places I don’t go often…
Read More: TWiP: Places I rarely go(Theoretically) Reversible Beatrix
I designed my own fabric, and then I used some of it to create a reversible version of the Beatrix top. Come see!
Read More: (Theoretically) Reversible BeatrixHacking Beatrix
Sometimes my taste in clothing is surprisingly compatible with my essentially lazy sewing style.
Read More: Hacking BeatrixButtonless Beatrix x 3
I made three new Beatrix (Made by Rae) tops this week, all three with modifications and varying degrees of success.
Read More: Buttonless Beatrix x 3Fun with vintage sheets, part two
I sewed six more things from vintage sheets in the past week. Wanna see?
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Sewing, take three
This new shirt falls right back into my comfort zone, with the elbow-length sleeves I’ve done before, and the same lightweight fabric I’ve used in the past.
Read More: Sewing, take threeSewing outside of the comfort zone
Part two of yesterday’s sewing adventure: aka too much gingham, too much frump.
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