| This shirtdress is from Burda World of Fashion, July 2001 issue. It's linen from Michael's Fabrics, underlined in the body with a stiffly woven silk. I made no modifications to this pattern, except that I omitted the shoulder strap. The sleeves are rolled up and strapped up into the cuff with a fabric strip and button, and the front patch pockets have a working flap with button. This dress was shown in the magazine worn open as an 'overblouse' over pants, and now I know why. In my opinion, it looks much better that way than as a dress. |
Wool jersey top and slim wool flannel skirt. Top is a modification of Nancy Erickson's 1960 top pattern. Skirt is an old standby McCall's pattern I've had since 1990. Fabric from Jomar Textiles, Philadelphia. | ||
| This is pattern number 123 from the April 2001 Burda "World of Fashion" magazine. This version is of eyelet; I also made another one using white poplin. This is a nice, utilitarian blouse that did not take a lot of effort. To make the collar and stand, I used what I think is an excellent method, as described by David Page Coffin in his book, Shirtmaking. In this photo, it looks like the front hem is uneven, but that's just the way I'm standing. | This is the Nepali Blouse from Folkwear Patterns. This one is of blue linen from Jomar Textiles. This is a nice casual look and I have one of these in wool jersey, also. I like this linen version for warmer weather, since linen is a 'breathable' fabric. For tips on patch pockets, check out the "Tips and Ideas" page of this website. |
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| This dress, completed in April 2002, is adapted from Nancy Erickson (Fashion Sewing Group) top pattern 1960. I must have 5 of these dresses, made up from a variety of knit fabrics. Some sleeveless, some 3/4 sleeve, some full sleeve. This one is made of a stretch velvet fabric from Emma One Sock. | This is the Tibetan Chupa from Folkwear Patterns. I like this because the skirt wraps around to the back, thus creating lots of walking ease while retaining a narrow look in the front. The fabric is a silk/wool blend and one that, frankly, I didn't like too much -- I had purchased it from an internet seller without looking at a swatch. So, I had a go at this pattern for the first time with this fabric as my 'test' muslin. I got lucky because I actually like the finished product! |
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| Pants Suit - Fashion Sewing Group Pattern. Dark Blue Wool Crepe, also from Nancy Erickson. I reviewed this pattern in May 2002 on patternreview.com. |  |
This blouse is from Marfy- Italy's spring 2002 collection. They recommend a flowing fabric, but I chose a white cotton eyelet. I completed this blouse in February/March 2002. I reviewed this pattern on patternshowcase.com. |  |
| This is the Barcelona Dress by Textile Studio patterns. This dress comes with two bodice styles, short and long sleeved. I like this short sleeved version best. I reviewed this pattern on patternshowcase.com. Completed July, 2001. The fabric is a rayon chiffon from Jomar Textiles. |  |
This was taken late at night after I had completed this skirt, but didn't want to take off my sweats to put it on. The cotton fabric was a gift from a friend who had purchased it while on vacation in western Africa. The trim is from Jomar. I lined it with a pink rayon I had laying around in the sewing room. The shoe on top of the dress form was worn with this skirt. | |
Wool-Alpaca Long Jacket and Skirt - Fashion Sewing Group Pattern. Fabric from Nancy Erickson. |
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Pants - My Own Design - I learned to drape and design at an evening class at Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. Fabric is wool gabardine, lined with silk. Fabric from Jomar Textiles, Philadelphia. Completed April, 2001. |  |
| This is an Adri design from Vogue Patterns. Completed in Summer 1999. Fabric from S.R. Harris of Minneapolis. | Burda top and pants. Completed in July 2000. Fabric from The Souder Store, Souderton Pennsylvania. Both patterns are from 1998/9 Burda World of Fashion magazines. I can't remember which particular issues. | ||
| This is from a February 2001 issue of Burda World of Fashion. Fabric from Jomar Textiles. Rayon. If I made this dress again, I would add more fabric to the underwrap portion of the skirt, and I would also attach it to the opposite seam 6 inches above the hem, as a stiff breeze proved to be detrimental to my comfort in wearing this dress! In the meantime, I retrofitted this dress with a tie on the inside, which doesn't show but adds to my sense of security. |  |
This is my Easter dress from 2001. It's from a brushed/sueded rayon from Jomar. The pattern is adapted from one in Burda World of Fashion, spring 2001. |  |