Stepping Out in Dark Floral Fashion

“Sometimes the answer to refreshing your wardrobe is making one thing that sparks a dress in your closet.” –Eileen Here I am stepping out into…

Haute Summer Sewing – July 2017

Prints are a fun addition to your wardrobe especially when you combine two together.  Thanks Eileen for sharing how you are working prints together and…

Haute Summer Sewing – Silk Blouse McCalls 7324

I love the many options a silk blouse offers!  Eileen did a beautiful job constructing this blouse.  She used McCalls 7324 and a silk crepe…

Haute Summer Sewing – Blouse Jacket Burda 4/2016 126

I love this Burda Style jacket that Eileen recently made.  It is on trend with the cape-like sleeve!  And as Eileen pointed out, it’s great…

Haute Summer Sewing in Casual Couture

Eileen has made a dress that will carry her from the office to weekend glam with just a change of  her gorgeous accessories! Gotta love…

A Summer Dress

Fabric used:  Sea Bubbles by Betsy Johnson from Sew Much Fabric.  I played with the print to find a portion of the print that could be…

Eileen’s Pattern Review:  Burda 04/2012/139A (Plus Sizes) or Burda 01/2013/123A (Regular Sizes) Description: MISSES’ TOP:  Very loose-fitting top with a cowl neckline.  Pattern Sizing: I…