Josephine Sews

I had a high school reunion to go to and knew I wanted to make something but waited until the 99th hour before I chose a pattern. Leave it to me to take something so simple and make it extra hard and long.  I also forgot I had signed up for a pattern test that was due at the same time (I was so stressed).   Because I was in a rush it took forever to make and I was still sewing a few hours before it was time for me to leave. It has been an extremely long time since I cut out a bias anything, so I also had to contend with that.   StyleArc's Monroe Woven Top & Genoa Bias Cut Skirt I have to say both of these pieces had me feeling like a girly girly - I felt so feminine in these pieces.  Both of these pattern are so simple, yet so elegant.  You can dress them up or down with your fabric choice. This post won't be like normal because I am doing 2 patterns in one post (I'm lazy and way behind on my posting). The Fabric I was a week away from my reunion and...

Y'all it was the sleeves that captured my attention and I knew I had to have it.  I have more patterns than I can count waiting to be sewn and have had some for years, but that didn't stop me from buying another 😂. Be Mine Balloon Sleeve Top Not only do I love the sleeves, but there are a lot of  options given and you can do so many things with this top.  This is now a favorite pattern for me.  How I Did It I am doing good using my fabric stash, but I have to admit it has been really hard not salivating and ordering when I get the emails about new fabric.   I got this fabric some years back at an estate sale for a $1/yd and I believe there was 8 yards on the bolt.  I have made 2 tops with this fabric and still have some left. Fabric Cotton gauze from the stash Pattern Adjustments  I cut a 20 and graded out to a 24 at the bottom edge I shortened the sleeve 1" I shortened the bodice 1" above and below the waist (total of 2") For the next versi...

I was given the opportunity to be part of the testing group for this pattern. When I signed up I had never sewn a pattern from this company before (have the Isle Jeans pattern but had not sewn them yet). What I loved about this testing was - it wasn't a "blind" test meaning I was shown a line drawing before I agreed to be a tester and I love that. I have participated in other pattern company test groups but you never saw the pattern until you agreed to test it. Aria Top View A High Back w/Bias I have to say I really enjoyed this pattern test. There was a private Facebook group set up for the testers and everyone was super supportive including the pattern company. How I Did It  I did not buy new fabric for this project.  This fabric was bought to make a different pattern, but in my effort to pair down my fabric stash I chose to use it.  I have had the fabric in my stash for 2 years and I bought it on clearance - yay for me.  I have to celebrate the small w...