A blog about my adventures in sewing & crafting

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Friday, November 19, 2021

Designer Stitch Brenda Dress Gray Plaid Sleeveless

 It's wonderful when you find a pattern that fits you perfect and is easy to sew up.  The Designer Stitch Brenda dress has quickly become one of my most favorite dress patterns.  Simple quick and so pretty!

This version is sleeveless since I only had 1-1/2 yards of the plaid double knit fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics and I liked the longer skirt version.  I'm thinking a red cardigan may be in the works to wear with this dress.

Designer Stitch Brenda Dress

Gray Plaid Double Knit

Back View

With an Amazon Stretch Belt

I'm wanting to work on the Designer Stitch Dita Dress or the Pattern Emporium Meet Me There Dress.  We'll have to see which one comes up next!

Until next time.................

Bonnie

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Designer Stitch Brenda Dress-Jacquard Floral Double Knit with Mesh Knit Sleeves

I made another version of the Designer Stitch Brenda dress.  This version had the v-neck, A-line skirt & pleated cuff 3/4 sleeve. I did like the round neckline better on the previous version but overall the dress is ok.  My favorite part are the sleeves.


Designer Stitch Brenda Dress

I used another double knit floral jacquard fabric from my stash for this dress.  I wanted a sheer sleeve and used the dress fabric for the cuff.  The fabric is a little heavy but will make a nice cool weather dress for Church.

Designer Stitch Brenda dress

Double knit jacquard fabric close-up
V-neck, A-line skirt version


Back View

Mesh knit sleeves

The dress just needed something and another stretch belt from Amazon was the answer.

Brenda Dress with Belt

Until next time......................

Bonnie

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Love Notions Breckenridge Henley-Camo Terry Knit

 The Love Notions Breckenridge Henley is an very easy and quick sew.  I really need a million of these tops in my closet!

Love Notions Breckenridge Henley Top

I purchased this camo print terry knit fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics a few weeks back.  It is so soft and perfect for this top.

Camo Terry Knit Breckenridge Henley

Tab sleeve

Back View

Neckline

Sunny Selfie

Until next time.......

Bonnie


Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Fall Plaid Designer Stitch Brenda Dress with Galaxy Tee Sleeves

 I had an idea for the Designer Stitch Brenda dress but with sleeves from the Pattern Scissors Cloth Galaxy Tee.  I just LOVE those sleeves!  I sewed up the Brenda dress in a plaid ponte knit fabric from Fabric Mart Fabrics that had been in my stash for a while.


Designer Stitch Brenda Dress


Pattern Scissors Cloth Galaxy Tee



Just enough fabric for sleeves

Would you look at those beautiful sleeves!

Sleeves


I purchased a set of stretch belts from Amazon.  

Brenda Dress with Galaxy Tee Sleeves

Back View

Sleeves
The dress was super comfortable and I think there will a few more in the works.  Classy and comfortable.  Who can ask for more?

Car Selfie

Until next time..............

Bonnie