Category Archives: McCall’s Sewing Pattern

The Oonaballoona Dress

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

 In the first week of December, Oonaballoona, that sassy woman from Kalkatroona sent me a piece of fabric I had admired just a few weeks earlier. For readers post November 14th……….. During my one and only meetup with Oonaballoona, my … Continue reading →

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Anchors Away

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

“I don’t really know how to do casual clothes.”  Oscar de la Renta   I don’t know how to sew casual clothes –  the kind of knock around frocks you wear on the weekend – but I’m going to learn. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Basics, Easy Sewing, Kenneth King, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Pattern Review Online Classes, sewing clothes, Sewing Tops | Tagged , , , , | 104 Comments

Missoni My Way

Posted on February 8, 2013 by

I cannot begin to explain how much I have always wanted to own a Missoni dress. Those chevron stripes in wacky colors simply speak to me. Unfortunately, Missoni is  w a y  out of my price range. I was willing to … Continue reading →

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Odds & Ends – Plus a New Top!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

While I wait for my Mood Fabrics to publish my first garment-of-the-year post, I believe it’s a good time to clarify a misconception among some readers. I have recently received several comments from readers who believe I have continued my RTW … Continue reading →

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Celebration Time

Posted on August 31, 2012 by

On August 31, 2011 I turned over a new leaf I gave up buying Ready-to-Wear clothing for one year and vowed to make my clothes instead. Today I’m celebrating because I not only set out to do what I intended, … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterick Patterns, McCall's Sewing Pattern, Mood Fabrics, Perseverence, sewing blogs, sewing clothes, silk | Tagged , , , | 186 Comments

McCalls 3830

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

I recently bought the August – September issue of Vogue Patterns magazine. When sewing blogger Robin Denning announced her new position as Editor of the magazine I immediately renewed my lapsed subscription, however, after catching a glimpse of pages 76 … Continue reading →

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McCalls 3830 + Craftsy Class

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

Since the last post my sewing took a domestic turn in the form of window treatments for my daughter’s new apartment in Charleston. My husband and I drove down to check out her new home and help her settle in. … Continue reading →

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The Latest

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

One top costs $150.00 and the other is $29.99. Why is that?    In March of 2011 I bought the blue and white top at J. McLaughlin in Charleston, SC. I thought $150.00 was expensive for a spandex top, but … Continue reading →

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