This is the second Charlie Caftan that I sewed for Tomiko, and third overall. I was gifted 3 m of this rayon-linen fabric in a colourful digital print from Minerva. I initially wanted to sew myself another McCall’s M7920. However, I got pregnant and didn’t want to sew anything for myself since I couldn’t be […]
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DIY: Charlie Caftan by Closet Core Patterns
Tomiko requested that I sew her a caftan or muumuu. All she wanted was a bedsheet with a hole cut out for her head. I thought that that would definitely not do! Instead, I got the Charlie Caftan pattern from the workroom here in Toronto. Closet Core Patterns is an indie pattern company based in […]
DIY: Butterick B6674 Linen Button-Front Dress
I bought the Butterick B6674 pattern last year as I had recently gotten a Singer buttonhole attachment for my machine and wanted to sew everything with buttons! Thankfully this pattern also includes pattern pieces for separate cup sizes, as I always have to do an FBA. I made view A but swapped the patch pockets […]
McCall’s M7920 Linen Rayon Button-Front Dress
McCall’s M7920 helped me get my sewing mojo (my sewjo) back! I always seem to not feel like sewing all winter. Then, once Toronto warms up enough for bare legs, I want to sew ALL THE DRESSES! The simple silhouette and button front of this dress caught my eye. However, I didn’t want to sew […]
DIY: McCall’s M7351 Shirtdress for Minerva Crafts
M7351 is my first shirtdress! The pattern, which has separate cup size pattern pieces, is still available here. To read the full blog post on how I made my M7351 dress, head over to the Minerva Crafts blog. I am excited to share this dress and be a part of the incredible Minerva Crafts team. […]