09 April 2013

Tried and True

If you've not yet met the ever-enchanting sewer and blogger that is Kelli from True Bias, now is your chance! I love stopping by Kelli's space to check out her latest project or just generally drool over some impeccable taste in fabric and mad sewing skills. Right now she is hosting a series called Tried and True and today I'm sharing the #1 pattern that keeps luring me back again and again...and again. I don't know about you, but I always find it helpful to get recommendations from other sewers and especially interesting to know when someone goes back to a pattern for seconds or thirds....then it's probably worth a look. Last week, Sonja from Gingermakes shared her no.1 Tried and True pattern, the Sewaholic Renfrew and four cute and completely different versions later, you can see why she keeps going back for more. Often it seems it's the simple no-frills patterns that end up our most loved wardrobe staples...so if you'd like to know what my # 1 Tried and True pattern is, you can check it out here. I don't think it will shock somehow...

7 comments:

  1. kristinApril 9, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Loved reading your post over there! And you've got me soooo tempted to pick up that pattern! Need to sew Darling Ranges first I think. :)

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    1. Cirque Du BebeApril 9, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      Oooo yes you would suit a darling ranges very much I think. And then maybe we can help you get over your fear of crops....

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  2. megannielsenApril 9, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    okay my day is literally made!! yay for the Briar!!!

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  3. CarolynApril 9, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    This is such a great series and I loved reading your post. I'm like Kristen - so, so tempted to get this pattern!

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  4. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Loved the post! Your Briars are so cute! I just finished my first version, and I can totally see why you're addicted! Love!

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  5. mkonieczkiApril 10, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Thanks for the intro to True Bias. I love learning about new inspiring bloggers to add to my feed. All your versions of the Briar blouse are incredible. I don't have a tried and true pattern... I'm still trying to get my footing generally.

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  6. Kelli WardApril 16, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    thank you again for your guest post. and for this post linking over. you are the best! please come to nyc sometime so we can hang out.

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