Category Archives: Style Arc Patterns

Style Arc Willow

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.”  A. A. Milne Had I known organizing my sewing room would result in a two-week hiatus from sewing AND blogging, I bet I would still … Continue reading →

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Lagniappes

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Many years ago my dear friend from New Orleans introduced me to the word lagniappe, a word Mark Twain describes as worth travelling to New Orleans to get. A lagniappe is a small gift given to a customer by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Sewing, Kwik Sew Patterns, sewing blog, Sewing Tops, Style Arc Patterns | Tagged , , , | 62 Comments

Tidbits

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

 I’m sewing Vogue 8648 again . It’s not quite the  S H I B U I  that it was the first time around, partly because I have omitted the silk organza underlining, thus saving me hours or perhaps days of … Continue reading →

Posted in Ruffles, sewing blog, Style Arc Patterns, Uncategorized, Vogue 8648, Vogue Sewing Patterns | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Style Arc Lexley Blouse

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.” Richard and Karen Carpenter Not really………………… I have been out-of-town for nearly two weeks and came home inspired by the beautiful tunics I saw on women of all ages ……. on the beach, … Continue reading →

Posted in Mood Fabrics, Ruffles, sewing blog, sewing clothes, Sewing Tops, Style Arc Patterns, Tunic, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 58 Comments

Style Arc Straight Up

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

“Good with spandex” caught my eye on Style Arc ‘s Diana pattern page while I was writing my last post.  Since I had a little spandex left over from this endeavor, and since I knew another Diana top was only an … Continue reading →

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Style Arc Embellished

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Since completing the “Kate Spade” dress last week I took a short break from the sewing machine and eased back in to the eighth month of sewing my clothes for a year with something super simple. For a moment I … Continue reading →

Posted in cotton jersey, Easy Sewing, sewing, sewing clothes, sewing patterns, Sewing Tops, Style Arc Patterns | Tagged , , , | 27 Comments

Two Wrongs Get It Right

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Greetings from lovely Bluffton, SC! My husband and I are here where he is meeting with colleagues.  I am riding bicycles, taking yoga classes and enjoying the abundant coastal wildlife which all headed for the lagoon when I walked out … Continue reading →

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Style Arc ELLE

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

I just finished making these ELLE PANTS by Style Arc. This is the first pair of skinny pants I’ve ever made, and I immediately placed this pattern on my list of favorites.  My husband said he really liked them and … Continue reading →

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Style Arc Abby Cardi

Posted on March 10, 2012 by

I’m wearing the versatile Abby Cardi by Style Arc, a pattern which I received free during a company promotional. The WORTH cashmere sweater pictured below has been one of my wardrobe staples for nearly four years and served as the inspiration … Continue reading →

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Orange Pique

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

   Well, I made these orange/red pique pants from fabric in my stash using this wonderful Style Arc pattern again . The pants turned out great, but sadly I have n o t h i n g but a couple … Continue reading →

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