Summer SWAP Update #1

Pattern Description: Amy Butler Frenchy Bag–“Over the shoulder or close at hand, these vintage glamour bags are quintessensial for keeping you everyday necessities handy.” Pattern Sizing: Shoulder bag–14-3/4″ wide x 16-1/2″ tall (25-1/4″ tall including straps); Handbag–11-1/4″ wide x 11-1/4″ tall (14-1/2″ tall including straps). Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope…

Pattern Description: Jacket with flared sleeves and a self-fabric belt Pattern Sizing: 6-22 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing? Yes, although I think my jacket looks a little shorter than the one on the model. Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes! This jacket went together…

Pattern: Kwik Sew 3199 Pattern Description: “The misses’ fitted blouses have an empire waist, fitted midriff with panel seams, gathers under the bust, tucks on the back, and a front button closure. Views A and B have full-length sleeves with wide cuffs. View A has a mandarin collar. View B has a collar with a…

When I saw Mimi’s version of this dress, I just had to make my own! Pattern Description: McCall’s 5752 Dress B has a gathered, wrapped bodice, gathered self-lined midriff, A-line skirt, gathered shawl collar and extended overarms; dress B is mid-knee length. Pattern Sizing: I made a 10, but sized down the top to probably…