Sometimes, sewing a pattern two, three, or four times makes all the difference. The first time I made Vogue 9253, I…
Category: Fit challenges
I didn’t want to throw this strapless top away but needed a way to tighten it. SUSTAINABILITY: For those of…
Anniversaries are special. That’s why I made McCalls 8141. It’s our silver anniversary, so I created a silver dress. Oh,…
McCalls 8149 is on my table for all the right reasons. If you are new to Sewing for My Sanity,…
It’s safe to say I hate McCalls 8047, EdieMcCalls. Yes, hate is an extremely strong word, but words can not…
Pretty dress, right? Nope. You’re mistaken. Swipe left and watch me turn a terrible skirt into a fabulous dress with…
Let’s talk about how hard pants are to fit. Actually, it’s an absolute booger. Fitting pants can be a disaster….
Let’s take a quick look at McCalls 8121 (M8121), one of my favorite makes of the season. Pattern Features of…
There is nothing like early Spring in the Deep South with perfect weather for easy-to-sew beach pants like Simplicity 8390….
Today, I’m reviewing McCalls 8101. McCall’s Early Spring pattern collection is all about ruffles, texture, dimensions, and everything flirty. Any lady…