Très Bon Babble

I normally love the fit of Jalie tops. I cut this one in a size T but it was too big - the neck was too wide and the chest too large. My dau...

I saw a couple versions of this top on PR and thought it was a great way to jazz up a plain black top. The fabric is a bamboo knit; I don...

This is my third version of Jalie 2794 . I made this one in size T. I could have added 1/2" at the hips (stupid hips!!) I used some ...

This is version 3 of this skirt, Simplicity 2451 . Added lining. Shortened by 2". Lot of hand stitching. Fabric is a twill with a ...

This top is McCalls 6513 made in a lightweight rayon or silk knit, purchased from TexStyles in Austin. Size and alterations: Cut 2...

Usually, I prefer fitted clothes on me and don't tend to wear many loose fitting items (other than sweats that I love to wear aroun...

I decided three days before our Hilton Head vacation in June that I HAD TO HAVE a sundress to wear. I had a couple patterns in mind but I...

LOVE this pattern! This is my second version. Version 1 here. I raised the neckline a little higher this time but think it could still b...

I finished this back in February but never got around to a photo. I took one today but now that I see the photo, I hate this top with it!!...

I've wanted a pair of red jeans for two years. Back in February, I found some nice red stretch denim (color "Lipstick") on ...

A couple people asked in comments and emails what I plan to make with the other twills from Mood. I plan to make a  a lilac / cream sheath d...

My work uniform tends to be pants or skirt with knit top or blouse so I'm always adding those type items to the wardrobe. I whipped up S...

I wanted to make a new dress to wear to  PR Weekend SFO for our group dinner. Everyone seems to really like this Tracy Reese pattern and I h...

Fabric and Notions: I found this lovely Italian Cotton Twill at Mood Fabrics and thought it would make a great spring trench coat. (By...

Another blouse for the wardrobe. This pattern was a Best Pattern of 2009 at PR but unfortunately, has been discontinued by McCalls. It can ...

Early last fall, I saw the dress below in a magazine and wanted to recreate it. Voila!! In spite of all the color block dress patterns...

Pattern description: Close fitting tops have asymmetrical front neckline finished with facings, front shoulder inset with gathers, a...

1/4/13 Edited to add another photo. I keep forgetting to take a photo of this shirt so I'm just gonna post this one taken over Tha...

1/4/13 Edited to add modeled photo:   One can never have too much black but it's nice to a...