shoes: Naturalizer 'Camilla' The fabric is blue woven poly suiting from Joann Fabrics.  I bought a half-yard remnant of this at a local store and loved the color so much that I called customer service to find out if there was any more of it at another… more »

shoes: Aerosoles 'Rolling Hills' I bought this fabric awhile ago at Joann Fabrics with no real plan for it.  As I was looking for lighter fabrics to start sewing for spring and summer, I brought this out of storage.  I made a striped skirt for cooler… more »

shoes: Anne Klein 'Sandya' Many times when I try a pattern for the first time, I like to use less expensive fabric just to make sure I like the fit and style.  In this case, I lucked out with a one yard remnant of suiting fabric that was just enough… more »

I made this skirt from Vogue 8363 - using a combination of pattern pieces from Views C and D.  The fabric is a heathered grey woven suiting from Joann's. I adore pencil skirts!  I also love button detailing.  Combine the two into a buttoned front… more »

The company I work for closed the office due to the blizzard, so I had some extra time for sewing today.  Here's the view from my front window. click image to enlarge The dress I finished today was made from Vogue 7693, View A.  I have the wrap… more »