Archive for PFS Members Sewed
V7903 – A Perfect Fit
This blouse of Sandra Betzina has been around for many years. And it is still one of my favorites. One of my Elite Club members sewed this up in a beautiful red check. There is a total of 16 darts in this blouse, but I do believe that it is the darts that help her [...]
M4079 Cool and Elegant in White
I love this shirt. The fabric made me think of a wonderful vacation somewhere on a beautiful Island in the Carribean. I believe “Quiltress” will get a lot compliments and miles out of this shirt. Here is her journey in her own words: “…I have learned much about fabric from this shirt, and not all [...]
Vogue 2909 – The Beauty of A Polka Dot Shirt
When we started with this pattern (Vogue2909) we thought it’s going to be a quick fit and sew project. But this little top did give us a good lesson in patients and perseverance. The main lesson learned was to trust the measuring tape and go with the smaller size pattern, the other lesson was that [...]
Simplicity 2339 Beautiful in Blue and Gold
Diane decided on Simplicity 2339 for her first tissue fitting experience. She did a great Job and achieved a FABULOUS fit. Her blouse do have all the qualities we are looking for in a well fitted blouse. I believe she will wear this blouse a lot as she would be able to dress it up [...]
A Mini Wardrobe That Fits Perfectly
I still remember Linda’s first blouse fitting adventure, she did a button up shirt, and couldn’t believe that she could actually button the shirt at her neck. Something she wasn’t able to do before. I was pleasantly surprised when she shared the following: Patricia and friends , I just have to show you I did [...]
M2094 – Pretty In Pink
lca started with her blouse, by using a size 16 pattern. she had some difficulty to keep the tissue in place. After a while she decide to go one size down and use a size 14. Here is her comment on down-sizing: “I did the 1/2″ broad back. I forgot to tell you, I downsized [...]
A Tunic Called Tomorrow
When Ashford started her tunic she had a clear idea of what she wanted, and how the end result should look. She did not know that she would insert one sleeve 3 times, or that she would hand embroider all around the neckline in front. Ashford wanted to get it right, no matter how many [...]
McCalls M5974 Wrap Dress
I sewed this dress using a brown cotton knit. I love the softness of the fabric and the fit was fabulous. I did make my usual adjustment for my back and full bust. I still think it is magic to see how the bust seam fall right below the bust were it is suppose to [...]
McCalls M5433
One of our Elite Club Members sewed up M5433 by using our M5433 video series. I’m very pleased with the outcome of this shirt, and I think she did a awesome job. Here is her journey in her own words: I had attempted a couple of other patterns for myself without any luck. When I [...]
McCall 6120 Nicely fitted
I love to see how the ladies on this forum grow in their fitting skills. Marisa sewed 2 tops from M6120, and she did a awesome job. Here is a little bit of her fitting journey in her own words: I measured my high bust which is 31 inches, so I suppose I will be [...]
