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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.

ometimes we need to alter a garment to get a better fit. IT can happen when we lose weight. Other times our sewing projects don’t quite measure up to our expectations. Or, you may purchase ready to wear clothing that you love and it needs a bit of fitting to make it more flattering. Simple alterations can help get the job done.

Have you gotten your free McCall’s 7948 pattern from Minerva yet? If you are liking the casual look of the current summer design filled with ruffles and easy wearability, you will love this pattern

The perfect sheat dress is a closet staple. You can dress it up or make it casual, any way you wear it is a time-tested classic.

The exhibition demonstrates that couture fashion is timeless and timely. The exhibition takes visitors, not only through the palace rooms, but through a timeline of historic and red carpet creations.

Vogue Pattern 9199 is a knit fit and flare dress with princess seams and a scoop neckline. The high/low hem is a flattering look because it elongates the body but lightens up the almost full length dress by showing a little leg. Alternatively, you can cut the short dress for a more traditional look. The two sleeve len

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.

London is a wonderful place for fabric shopping. I brought an extra duffle carryon bag just to haul home my fabrics. It is important to go with a plan and a budget — I went a little over on this London fabric haul — don’t tell anyone! Yikes!

Show off your Joie de vivre and dress like the French women. You will love adding these clothing items to your summer wardrobe. French women wear summer dresses with beautiful florals, bright solids, and classic white. Ruffled dresses in pretty prints are topped with soft linen shirts for a summer style that is hard to beat.

You can save time and money using pdf and free pdf patterns in your sewing room. They are typically easy sewing projects you can add to your sewing pattern collection. While they are a timesaver, they do take some time to assemble a pdf pattern correctly so you get all the benefit of your new pattern.