Name: Debbie Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Pastille Her blog: Sew I think I can Sew Her post about the pattern: Pastille Dress What kind of fabric did you use? I used a linen. I love how it feels, even though it looks like it needs to be ironed after a few minutes! The natural fabrics …

Name: Jessica Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Pattern: Meringue Her Blog: where is my instruction manual… Her post about the pattern: the meringue skirt What kind of fabric did you use? I found this fabric at Hobby Lobby; it’s got a heavy, thick feel, almost like canvas. How did you decide to reflect your personal style …

Name: Liza Jane Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Truffle Her Blog: Liza Jane Sews Her post about the pattern: Truffle What kind of fabric did you use? I used a sheer polka dot rayon blend over a brown rayon challis. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I am a little …

First of all, look how close we are to reaching my birthday goal for Charity:water! I can’t believe how close it is and hope that a few more of you can spare a few bucks (any amount you want) to put us over the edge. 5 bucks, 10 bucks, whatever will help move that ticker …

Name: Melizza Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Pattern: Hazel Her blog: Pincushion Treats Her post about the pattern: Windmill Colette Hazel Dress What kind of fabric did you use? I used a lovely African print wax cotton I picked up in a remnant bin. 2.25 meters for £6, not too shabby. I do love a bargain. …

Name: Mika Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Chantilly Her Blog: Savory Stitches Her post about the pattern: Sweet Chantilly What kind of fabric did you use? I used a Maggy London cotton panel, with sections of solid floral, a border print, and jacquard (whew!). It’s lined in a white cotton voile. How did you decide to …

Name: Amanda Skill Level: Beginner Pattern: Chantilly Her Blog: Bimble and Pimble Her post about the pattern: The Epic Chantilly Saga What kind of fabric did you use? The most amazing multicoloured polka dot cotton poplin I found at my local chain fabric store. Cheap, cheerful and with gorgeous colours. Who knew such gems existed? …

Drinking and sewing usually don’t go together for me. The only mind-altering substance I normally use while operating a sewing machine is a bit of caffeine. I am waaaay too mistake prone to handle anything else. But I really wanted to finish this dress up this weekend, so I dutifully came into the studio on …

Name: Christine Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Parfait Her Blog: Oh Mimmi Her post about the pattern: Me Made May – Tag 10 What kind of fabric did you use? A groovy garden blue by Alice Kennedy How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? Usually I don’t wear such “wild” prints …

I have a rule about making clothes for myself: Don’t cut and sew on the same day. You see, I find cutting out the pattern and fabric sort of boring and tiresome, so by the time I’m done I rarely feel like sewing for hours. When I cut, I like to listen to a podcast …

Name: Lara Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Pattern: Hazel Her Website: Motion is Overrated Her post about the pattern: Anybody still here? I have pictures in this post! What kind of fabric did you use? A very pretty floral cotton poplin from Fabricmartfabrics.com. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I’m …

I love this dress, but first I want to tell you why I look rather disheveled in these pictures I took yesterday. On the way to work, we came across a lost cat. He’s a young, playful cat who lives on our block and had wandered very far from home, probably following someone who’d petted …

Name: Vicky Skill Level: Beginner Pattern: Iris What kind of fabric did you use? I used some cotton Chambray that I had left over from making a simple skirt. I really like the colour and soft feel of the cotton. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I love blue! …

I really like short jackets and coats, but have you ever noticed how hard it is to find really nice ones? I’ve always found them elusive, especially in a warmer weight. But this one has pretty much solved my jacket needs. It’s warm enough to wear most of the time here in Oregon, but it …

Name: Tracey Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Iris and Sorbetto Her Blog: Swell Sewing Her post about the pattern: Sewing My Seasonal Mini Wardrobe What kind of fabric did you use? For the Iris shorts, I used a navy blue wool crepe that has an amazing drape and a dressy feel. For the Sorbetto top I …

Name: Karen Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Ginger Her Blog: Didyoumakethat? Her post about the pattern: The Ginger Spice Skirt What kind of fabric did you use? Denim with a small, white flower print bought from Montmartre in Paris, France. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? I have a guilty …

After seeing so many cute Meringue skirts in the forum and flickr pool, I knew I should make one for myself. I need some separates and thought this would fit the bill! I decided to make the skirt out of seafoam wool gabardine to stick with my color palette. One thing I really love about …

Name: Caroline Skill Level: Intermediate Pattern: Macaron Her Blog: Miss Jackson Design Her post about the pattern: Spring Macaron What kind of fabric did you use? Light blue cotton for the shell, vintage hand-dyed kimono silk for the contrast and pockets. The whole thing was actually just a trial to use up some fabric I …

Name: Donna Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Pattern: Crepe Her Blog: Random Knits What kind of fabric did you use? I used a 100% cotton floral print that I loved as soon as I saw it! For the ties I used Kaffe Fasset’s shot cotton in Vermillion. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in …

Name: Shaerie Skill Level: Expert Pattern: Violet Her website: Sew LA What kind of fabric did you use? I used some beautiful lawn from Alexander Henry – Eton Butterfly in the “Tea” colorway. How did you decide to reflect your personal style in the pattern? That would definitely be the fabric – I fell in …

Here’s what I made this past week for the Palette Challenge. Some blue linen wide leg pants with extra deep pockets. The fabric is a linen blend with a bit of poly, which turns out to be a really nice combination. The fabric remains light and breathable from the linen, but the added poly helps …