The Seamwork Everly skirt

October 18, 2021April 4, 2023 JannekeLeave a comment

This is part two of the outfit I put together back in April, the Evely skirt by Seamwork. I had been eyeballing this skirt already for quite some time, because I thought it looked really cute. It’s simple and flattering but the two layers give a bit of interest and also the potential for nice variations. This one is just simple black, but can you imagine a lace top layer for a festive look? Or a sheer organza top layer with embroidery? Or maybe an eyelet top layer over a simple plain underlayer? I see plenty of possibilities here!

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Modern and Vintage · Pattern review · Sewing

The Colette Aster Shirt

October 9, 2021April 4, 2023 JannekeLeave a comment

Colette Aster Shirt on a rainy afternoon!

It has been a while since I posted here! Last time was in April, and so much has happened in between. The lockdown got lifted (and reinstalled partially) here in the Netherlands, social life opened up bit by bit and with that my priorities might have been not entirely with sewing all of the time… And especially not with taking pictures! The outfit I designed back in April was ready already in May I think, but has been waiting for forever to be taken out into the world. But alas, here is the first project and review of that outfit!

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