Josephine Sews

When I first saw this pattern by Sewing Patterns By Masin I knew I had to have it.  It did not matter that I aleady had a similar pattern (BUT NOT THE SAME) to it.  It also didn't matter that I have a 1,000 other patterns that I have not sewn yet (teeny tiny exaggeration). Paprika Color (burnt orange) Honey Color (mustard yellow) Molly Mock Neck How I Did It What drew me to this pattern was it sheer simplicity and the "bell bottom" sleeves.  I knew it would be quick to sew and I needed a quick "win". Meanwhile my UFO pile continues to grow. TIP If you only have a combination serger/coverstitch machine, hem the sleeves, front, and back first.  Doing it this way will keep you from having to switch to coverstich in the middle of sewing. Fabric I am drowning in fabric and really struggling not to buy more.  I forced myself to use what I had.  I bought some Plush Sweater Knit Solid Honey and Paprika from StyleMaker Fabrics.  I purchased it in January 2021 for anot

I love love love love love love love color.  The brighter and more obnoxious the more I love it.  When I saw the Gilbert Top by Helen's Closet I knew I had to have it.  I love the "bell bottom" sleeve version of this pattern (version B).  Merry it with the right fabric and you have perfection! View B Version 2 Front View B Back View B Version 1 Front View B Back How I Did It Fabric Version 1 - Sew Wow Collage Print Cotton White/Multi from stylemaker fabrics.  No way could I relegate this fabric to my sewing room. Version 2 - Quilt Backing cotton given to me by a friend.  No way could I relegate this fabric to the back of a quilt never to be seen. Version 2 Buttons - These buttons are to die for.  I found them in my dwindling button stash and believe I bought them from Hancocks fabrics over a decade ago.  Pattern Adjustments I printed sizes 18 and 24.  I graded from an 18 at the top to a 24 at the hip. I removed 3" from the length. On the front bodice I removed an 1