Pati writes about making this McCall’s Jacket and Pant Easy Wardrobe pattern twice in very different fabrics: I wanted to design an outfit that I call edgy classic. Jackets and vests worn open give you a slimming vertical line. The jacket/vest in our Knit Wardrobe pattern M7260 is an easy classic lapel style in …
My ‘swing’ top and dress pattern (McCall’s #M7407) has been a hit with all ages and seasons! I chose to bring my navy one into my fall wardrobe with my wrap unlined overcoat in the long version with the tie McCall’s #M7479. I want to share a few different ways this has been made from Summer to …
As a fashion designer and pattern maker, I’m always trying to come up with new and interesting designs while sticking to classic silhouettes. At the end of the day, when you are sewing something yourself, you are the designer because you are making the decisions for fit and fabric. Hope you enjoy …
Are the sewing “workshops” really sewing “vacations”? In other words, do we work or play? Anyone who has the passion for sewing knows it is really playing, when it might look like work to others. A Palmer/Pletsch Sewing Workshop gives you totally focused time to do what you love – sew- with …
Using Perfect Fuse Sheer I was able to manipulate a sheer silk gingham into a wearable skirt (without lining!) from my McCall’s skirt and top pattern – M7166. I haven’t sewn with a lightweight silk in a long time, not to mention a sheer, NOT to mention GATHERS. Below are the techniques I used in …
But… what is a Skort? They’re in between a skirt and a pant and basically the best bottoms you can wear this summer… and it’s time to embrace them because it doesn’t look like they are going anywhere this fall! Designers are loving them on the runway and WE are loving them in …