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Sharing a mash-up of two of my favorite top patterns and a little creative color blocking as well.

A Quick Mashup & Creative Color Blocking

October 2, 2018

Review of Butterick 6464 featuring a kimono jacket, halter top and pencil skirt.

Butterick 6464 a Great Seasonal Transitional Set

October 27, 2017

Pattern review for the newly released delightful Pomegranate Top from Octivia Patterns.

The Delightful Pomegranate Top from Octavia Patterns

October 19, 2017

Pattern review of the Tilly and Buttons Agnes top, the ultimate t-shirt pattern.

Tilly’s Agnes Top is The Ulimate T-shirt Pattern

October 13, 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

Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017Sew 'N' Tell - What I made for Summer 2017

Sew ‘N’ Tell – What I made for Summer 2017

September 24, 2017

Review of my latest #vintagepledge2017 make Butterick 3286 a great 1960's summer top made with only two pattern pieces.

Vintage Pledge Butterick 3286 is a Great Summer Tank

August 17, 2017

Reveal of my #4thofJulyProudDressProject , a USA themed the Coco Wawa Lily blouse; plus a full pattern review.

4th of July Proud Dress Project The Big Reveal

July 4, 2017

Fantastic Fallon Top from Studio TKB

May 17, 2017

A Sew n’ Tell review of my latest makes for October 2016, which includes a skirt, blouse, and sweater.

Sew n’ Tell : Oct 2016 Makes

November 19, 2016

A look at my latest Gable Top pattern from Jennifer Lauren Handmade. This time I used a lovely autumn leaf print in turquoise.

Latest Gable Top in Autumn Leaf Turquoise Print

November 10, 2016

Akram's Ideas: 6 New Winter Patterns You'll want to sew

6 New Winter Patterns You’ll Want to Sew

October 19, 2016

See what’s on my sewing table in the latest episode (video) of Akram’s Ideas, where I share my October 2016 sewing plans.

On the Sewing Table : Oct 2016

October 7, 2016

Review of the Gable Top pattern from Jennifer Lauren Handmade, featuring a 50s-inspired true slash neckline, a long-line body and three sleeve options.

Gable Top from Jennifer Lauren Handmade

August 22, 2016

Posing in Modcloth nautical top paired with denim capris at the icon Coca-Cola sign on Route 66 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Coca-Cola , Route 66 and a Nautical Top

July 20, 2016

Butterfly dress with purple piping made from vintage 1960s reproduction Simplicity 1364 blouse and gathered skirt in a cotton butterfly print.

Butterfly Dress with Purple Piping

July 18, 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: First T-shirt - Simplicity 1692

First T-Shirt – Simplicity 1692

March 17, 2016

Akram's Ideas: 2015 #VintagePlege Review

2015 Vintage Pattern Pledge Review

December 31, 2015

Akram's Ideas: Mix & Match Hack - Delphine skirt & Megan dress

Mix Match Hack – Delphine Skirt & Megan Dress

July 10, 2015

One Day Outfit – Simplicity 1692 & McCalls 8046

June 24, 2015

Akram's Ideas : 40's Style Shirt

40’s Style Shirt

June 11, 2015

#VintagePledge Simplicity 5022

#vintagePledge Simplicity 5022

March 23, 2015

Ice Cream Social Shirt

August 30, 2014