MADE: Pilvi Coat

Posted on January 04, 2016 by Jennifer Swartzwelder | 0 comments

Lotta Everyday Style Pilvi Coat - Spool Pittsburgh

I've long been a fan of Lotta's style - not just her fabric and surface design, but her seemingly effortless personal style. Naturally, I was excited to dig into this book - an apparel sewing book with patterns for key pieces to build a versatile wardrobe (and fun accessories as well). It's the type of book that you really should sit down with and look through from front to back to get the whole picture. (Stop by the shop to check out our copy if you haven't already - sale copies should be arriving later this month.)

My first project? The short version of the Pilvi Coat...

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Made: Stylish Dress Book Dress W in Linen

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Jennifer Swartzwelder | 0 comments

This tunic is Dress W from the first Stylish Dress Book. If you’re unfamiliar with this book or the others in the series, it is a Japanese pattern book with dress and top patterns from A to Z…”relaxed and comfortable yet elegant dresses and tops.” It’s also filled with lovely photos. For this top, I […]

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Posted in made, Pattern Review, Stylish Dress Book, Womens' Clothes