I made a shirt for my husband! The construction was actually exactly the same as the shirts I’ve made for myself. This is #McCalls8486 view A in size 42, which is one size larger than the pattern recommended. McCall’s women’s patterns are usually too large and apparently their men’s patterns are the opposite?
I followed the pattern as-is, other than adding topstitching to every seam to mimic flat felled seams. This fabric was a lucky thrift store find and there were 4 yards of it! And my husband loves the print 🤗.
Pattern: #M8486 simplicity_creative_group
Fabric: Thrifted lightweight cotton
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Loving this dress I just finished. I used simplicity_creative_group McCall pattern 8429, a vintage 1970 skirt and top. Fabric from joann_stores I sewed the skirt and top together to make a dress and added a zipper in the back. Last pic is my inspiration. #happinessishomemade #handmade #handmadehappiness #summerdress #vintagedress #vintagedresspattern #sew #simplicitypatterns #sewing #sewcute #floraldress #sundress #texassummer
Stepping into Christmas with my final make of year.🎄 #stepintochristmas
Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing ?
Because they keep dropping their needles 😂 #christmasdress #memade #sewsatisfying #sewover50december24 #sewover50 #sewdirectaustralia #simplicitypatterns #learningtosew #magamsewalong #magamdopaminedecember
Dress Pattern: #s9543 #simplicitypatterns simplicitymccallsaustralia
Fabric: wearethefabricstore
Made by me ❤️ #sewingproject #sewing #sewingismytherapy #sewinglife #madebyme #fashion #menstyle #menwhosewofinstagram #mensewtoo #menfashion #style #gay #redhead #gayginger #instagram #instagood #instafashion
Pattern - Simplicity S8962
Fabric - Douglas Fabric Warehouse
Buttons - Cork Button Co
Instagram is real & what you post says so much about you 😜
I had so much fun participating in the #SewcretKristmas challenge. Each sewist was paired with a Secret Santa who created a mood board of inspiration for us to sew.
britasews created an amazing mood board for me just from the post here on my feed. She nailed it, she totally gets me 🥰😎😉
unsewcial Thank You ✂️🪡🧵for putting this all together. This time of year I usually struggle with creating and this challenge pushed me and I’m thankful for the experience!
Jacket: #S3019 sewnadaptive lws_lynnwardrobesews
Pants: #S9458 simplicity_creative_group
Happy Holidays 🎅🏾🎄🎁
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Few more of gertie18 Elsa/lamour combination jumpsuit bolero which is VOgue 2078. This was a really quick make and I made it in half a day (and I am a slow sewer)made in this beautiful ROse Jaquard Brocade kindly gifted to me by longancraft
Longan craft have some beautiful fabrics on their website, there are several I have my eye on for future makes as some of them give very vintage vibes to me. They have kindly given a discount code to get 15% off to my followers if you use ‘vintagesew’ at the check out…I am not getting any commission from sales this is just a little treat for you from the lovely people at Longan crafts.
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This is my first official attempt at sewing knits (in freaking velvet, no less). It’s a mashup of New Look 6838 view A and Mood Sewciety’s Tacca dress. I’ve wanted to make the latter for ages now, despite it being intended for woven fabrics. Naturally I had to make some changes to make this work: I initially cut size 4 but ended up taking it in by 1.5” on the side seams and 1/2” from the centre back seam. I also added 3” to the length (honestly after wearing it out I should’ve added even more 😬) and took 3” off from the streamer. In a rare move I eschewed pockets (they were not included in the original pattern anyway) due to the weight of the fabric and to maintain a more fitted silhouette.
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As for the bodice, I originally cut a small but will likely size down for future versions. The neckline was gaping so I added some bilateral darts before finishing it. I took 2” from the centre back seam, sewed XS sleeves with a 3/4” seam allowance, and shortened the sleeves by 2”. I also cut it off at my natural waist so I could attach it to the skirt.
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Fabric: stretched crushed velvet in dark green from fabricland.canada
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Christmas party ready 🤎 👗 #memade #sewover50 #sewover50december24 #sewsatisfying #sewingmakesmehappy #learningtosew #sewdirectaustralia #juststrollin#voguepatterns #learningtosew
Fabric : wearethefabricstore #linen
Pattern : simplicitymccallsaustralia #v1802
While exploring the Isle of Skye I donned by Clair Fraser from outlander_starz inspired 18th Century Outfit to frolic about in. Here I am frolicking at the Old Sligachan Bridge which was built between 1810 and 1818. I believe I made this outfit back in 2016/2017 right before I started Historical Belle, so I do not have a video about the making of the outfit. I used the americanduchess - simplicity_creative_group pattern 8161: 18th Century Costume Pattern to make this ensemble and then accessorized it with the Walker Hunting Tartan Sash that I have had for years now. My maiden name is Walker. The Walkers are a very large sept of several clans, but especially of Clan MacGregor. As I looked for things with my family’s name on it in Scotland, I realized the Walker must be a marketable enough sept that sometimes items such as magnets, pins, or keychains will have the Clan MacGregor Crest or Tartan displayed with the name Walker underneath. I had a lot of fun spotting my family’s name all over Scotland, from Walker shortbread, to Walker Crisps, to items in gift shops. It became a personal scavenger hunt. Scotland is so magical, especially the Isle of Skye. Everywhere we looked held so much beauty! I really enjoyed wearing my 18th century outfit. I have more photos to share so stay tuned.
#historicalfashion #historicalcostume #historicalcostuming #historicalcostumes #historicaldress #historicalsewing #historicalbelle #outlander #outlanderfans #outlanderseries
Dress on repeat.
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Main dress: Self drafted
Sleeves: simplicity_creative_group McCalls #M7998
Fabric: Gorgeous stretch velvet annsfabricshop
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So pleased with this! FINALLY got a collar right! (And now know where I have been going wrong!) this is Matt’s ‘Diana’ shirt… watch the sistasofstitchcraft latest vlog for more info! .. it’s the simplicity_creative_group mccallpatterncompany #m6044 shirt in an extremely precious fabric and I was so determined to do it justice! I took my time and loved the slow sew experience. It’s also my entry for the stash_hub #sew2celebrate2 challenge as I used 1.5 of the black and white and then the black contrast for the rest as I didn’t have enough to do it all in the leaves. Both fabrics are from Matt’s late sisters stash in New Zealand.. I hope I made her proud. Swipe for pics of the shirt modelled perfectly by my gorgeous hubby! #preciousfabrics #sewover50 #sewover50november24 #stashhub #sewingchallenge #sewingvlogger #slowsewing #simplicitycreativegroup
Happy Thanksgiving Eve sewing fam!! 🍗
Know Me pattern #ME2104 is perfect to wear for the holidays this year and it’s on sale right now!
This pattern has a classic button-down shirt has contrast on placket, yoke, collar, collar band, and cuffs. Wide leg pants feature fly front zipper, front pleats, waistband with belt loops, side seam pockets and faux welt pockets at back of pants. Complete the outfit with cummerbund to create a more sophisticated look.
Get it today at Simplicity.com ✂️
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A nice subtle bomber jacket for when you want to blend in.
✂️ Simplicity 8418 (cropped about 7 inches) #s8418
🌈 Fabric from moodfabrics
🩷 Made with the support of my wonderful sewing friends at chicagosews
Holiday season 2024 has officially started. Kicking off the season with my boo’s company party and it was such a fun night.
I found this fabric during my October trip to the LA fabric mart and while I was initially drawn to the black face side of the fabric, it was the back red side that really sold me. I am a sucker for a beautiful red and the black and green tones on the back side were so inspiring to me. I did struggle with what pattern to make and almost made another Sweetheart Flounce dress by Pattern Establishment but finally pivoted to this Vogue pattern. I love the skirt on this pattern but the top has failed me twice so I tossed the top I made and used the ByHandLondon Kim bodice pattern which fit like a dream. I kept the Vogue skirt and everything worked out. I am so pleased with this dress and wish I had events to wear it to on the daily.
Pattern: Bodice, byhandlondon Kim, skirt Vogue 1884
Fabric: smart.textile
#v1884 #dinigooseandbird #bhlkimdress
Happy Monday!
Just me again with my new leopard 🐆 print top I made by using
simplicity_creative_group #s3003 and I LOVE!!! Y’all know I love some drama with my garments and these sleeves are SERVING 🗣️🗣️🤌🏽!
I paired my outfit with the new melanin fleece tights. They are nice but the color is supposed to be carmel and they look reddish.
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For more details, please check out my dedicated review on my YouTube channel or blog! The link 🔗 is in my bio above ☝🏽!
Pattern: #simplicity3003 for the top, skirt was self drafted.
Outfit: Made by me
Photos: Me
Shoes: Steve Madden
Fabric: joann_stores for the cheetah 🐆 print and hobbylobby for the skirt.
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I did not have to go so hard on these pants, but if not me then who?
Pattern is my beloved 1940s reproduction from Simplicity (#s8447). It features a side button placket and a turned up hem that I turned to the inside rather than the outside, for I am already so small and feared making my legs look even shorter.
Which, speaking of, the original rise was basically under my armpits and while we support a Tweedle-Dee/Tweedle-Dum chic moment, it was not the look I was looking for (at this time!!!) so I took several inches off the top. Pals, that is not how you shorten a rise. The result was the hip width ended up around my waist and I had to increase the darts to take out the extra width and now they are comically close together. Lucky for me, these pants are so loud nobody but you, me, and god will ever know.
Fabric from Jo-Ann Fabrics several years ago, but I believe they still sell it if you want to be twins (see Tweedle-Dee/Dum reference)
Had a wedding dinner last night and made up this easy blouse in the morning, with this gorgeous fabric from cloth_edit it was so quick to make.
Blouse: #S8839
Fabric: cloth_edit Japanese 💚💙 cotton, Geo Jacquard - Sea Green
Made this dress for Comic-Con using mimigstyle pattern. Can’t wait to make many more with it! simplicity_creative_group #S9778 #ComicCon2024 #KawaiiMarvelHeroes #Marvel #MarvelFabric #simplicitypatterns #diysewingproject #sew #diydress
Here’s a little number I made … last year I think, I wore it to my studio today so I figured it was time to get the snaps up! I’m really digging this safari vibe and I knew I wanted to make it as soon as I saw this pattern. The thing I love about it is that there is a 4 inch faced hem. It really helps to weigh down the short flouncy skirt. This is a supper short dress especially at the side seams. It hardly covers a 2.5 inch inseam shorts I have on underneath.
The fabric is a linen that I dyed this color.
The pattern is a #simplicitypattern from a couple of years ago. I’ll get the number up later. I made several mods to the sleeve and body. Anyway, I think its a great piece for this sweltering New Mexico heat!
#simplicity #isewmyownclothes #dressmaking #safaridress #summerwardrobe #summersewing #memadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #isew #sewingmywardrobe #sewlinen #linendress #sewistofinstagram #s9544 #simplicity9544