Packing for a cruise vacation requires some cruise outfit essentials. You need several bathing suits, cover ups, a cocktail dress, and perhaps something for formal nights (if your ship has one). But you also need chic and fun cruise clothes — maxi dresses, tank dresses, cute pants, and wearable skirts in your cruise wear wardrobe.
Simplicity Pattern 9785 Review
The trendy details you find in ready-to-wear today may not make it to the sewing pattern styles as quickly as we would like — if at all. The open leg side slit has been around for a few seasons and it is difficult to find in patterns. It is easy to be inspired by a designer detail and transfer that to a commercial pattern to create fashionable clothing.
Simplicity Pattern 9789 – The Ruched Top
Simplicity Pattern 9789 offers three make options. For this review I made the knit, ruched one-shoulder top. This top is an interesting concept, double fabric layers and a one shoulder detail.
Simplicity Pattern 9789 Review — The Pants
Simplicity Pattern 9789 offers three make options. For this review I made the knit, wide leg pants – they are like wearing secret pajamas.
Simplicity Patterns 9788 Review
I love a good knit skirt, and Simplicity Patterns 9788 has some nice details. It will make a nice addition to my summer and cruisewear wardrobe.
Simplicity 8377 Sewing Pattern Review
Simplicity 8377 sewing pattern is a knit cardigan with variations in length offering just the perfect style option for each individual sewists needs. I’ve made two of the long versions and I wear them frequently.
How To Change A Woven Pattern To Knit Pattern
Switching up a pattern from a woven fabric to a knit fabric extends your pattern stash and makes you an intrepid fabric chameleon. Can you change a woven pattern to knit pattern, the short answer is absolutely.
Spring And Summer Fashion Trends You Can Sew (Or Buy)
Get out your machine and add a few spring and summer fashion trends you can sew to your cutting table. There are still plenty of warm weather days left in the months ahead — plus you’ll be ready for snowbirding and cruise season.
How To Sew A Slip Pattern
You don’t need to be nervous about sewing with lace and slippery fabric. If you pin, go slowly, and follow the step by step directions; you can learn how to sew a slip pattern. You will have a drawer full of fashionable and functional slips and/or slip dresses.
Simplicity 9702 Sew Along
Simplicity 9702 is a beautiful Boho style sewing pattern. I made the maxi version with a three tiered skirt and three quarter long sleeves gathered at the end. The empire dress with several length and sleeve variations is fun and flirty.