Tag - Cotton

Another wrap skirt, this time using McCalls 7129 using a black floral print cotton and a black and white gingham on the reverse.

McCalls 7129 a Reviersable Wraps Skirts

December 7, 2018

Better late than never, here's a peek at what is (and was) on my sewing table for Summer 2018, including mini-vacation sewing plans with culottes, skirts, and dresses.

On the Sewing Table – Summer 2018 Sewing Plans

July 28, 2018

Sharing my latest make, McCalls 6959 wrap dress for the #sewtogtherforsummer challenge, made in a lovely a sailboat print.

Sew Together For Summer Wrap Dress

June 20, 2018

Worked a little magic to finish my Handmade Summer Dress just in time. This red hearts dress is made from contrasting heart print cotton and using the bodice top from Simplicity 1419.

The Red Hearts – Handmade Summer Dress

May 21, 2018

Sharing my 2018 spring sewing plans with another episode of "On the Sewing Table" where I'm sharing projects with pretty pastels and floral prints.

On The Sewing Table – Spring 2018 Sewing Plans

April 15, 2018

Review of the Sew Over It Vintage Shirtdress made for the Little Red Dress Project 2017.

Holiday Dress For the Little Red Dress Project

December 25, 2017

A look at what's "On the Sewing Table" my autumn 2017 sewing plans, that includes a vintage swing coat and a sci-fi Blade Runner Halloween costume.

On the Sewing Table – Autumn 2017 Sewing Plans

October 7, 2017

Review of Vintage Simplicity XXX 1950's dress featured a gathered skirt, simple bodice and side zip, made for my artist sister Miss Z.

A Vintage 50’s Dress Made for My Sister Z

May 24, 2017

Taking part in #OWOP16 I choose the Delphine Skirt pattern from the book Love at First Stitch by Tilly Walnes.

A Week of Delphine Skirts #OWOP16

September 29, 2016

Review of my new favorite blouse pattern, 1960’s reproduction of Simplicity 1364 pattern.

My Favorite Blouse – Simplicity 1364

July 6, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

February 26, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Layla’s Valentine Dress - McCall's 3174

Layla’s Valentine Dress – McCall’s 3174

February 20, 2016

Akram's Ideas : Modcloth Baking Spirits Bright Skirt

Modcloth Baking Spirits Bright Skirt

February 2, 2016

Akram's Ideas : Last Summer Dress - McCalls M6959 Wrap Dress

Last Summer Dress – McCalls M6959 Wrap Dress

October 16, 2015

Akram's Ideas: Layla's Summer Wardrobe

Layla’s Summer Wardrobe

July 24, 2015

Akram's Ideas Yellow Cherry #SpringForCotton #VintagePledge Dress

Yellow Cherries #SpringForCotton #VingaePledge Dress

April 29, 2015

#SpringForCotton 2015 Plan of Action

#SpringForCotton 2015 Plan of Action

March 25, 2015

Akram's Ideas : Tabitha Dress

Tabitha Dress

July 21, 2014