Category Archives: StyleArc

Pattern Review – StyleArc Belinda Jersey Top

Pattern Description: “This stylish top hugs the back neck falling softly down the front and finishing with tucks folds at the side seam. Make it with short or long sleeves.” Sizing: 6-30. According to the website, “Centre back length 62cm … Continue reading

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Karen Walking Shorts

Pattern Description: Stylish, comfortable walk short with side angled pocket, belts loops and optional jetted back pockets. Can I just tell you? One of my favorite things about StyleArc patterns, besides the superb drafting, is learning new sewing dialect. No … Continue reading

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Eva Addendum, and Next Up

Sherril commented on the fact that the gathers in my Eva top seemed to pretty much disappear. Here’s a picture of the pattern pieces for the bodice front and the neckband: As you can see, the pattern piece for the … Continue reading

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Eva Knit Top

Pattern Description: From StyleArc’s website – This staple piece is a great wardrobe builder with comfort and style. Soft gathers over the bust stitched into the neck band makes this top very flattering for all sizes. 3/4 length sleeves allows … Continue reading

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Ann Tee Top Action Shots

Can I just say? This is an incredibly comfortable fabric. And the top is great too! Happy sewing!

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Pattern Review: StyleArc Ann Tee Top, Plus a Tutorial and Miscellany

About every two to three years, all my winter tops decide to commit mass suicide. Right on schedule, these past couple of weeks I’ve been finding holes in my tops, and some of them have just plain ol’ worn out … Continue reading

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Speaking of Tricksy Fabrics – Pattern Review: StyleArc Paula Dress

Before I even begin, let me tell you about my late afternoon yesterday. See this? See the address where the SWAT team set up? Yeah, that’s my building. Fortunately, I wasn’t there. I didn’t feel very well yesterday, so I … Continue reading

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The Advantage of Single Layer Layout, and Pattern Review – StyleArc Samantha Top

Today was one of those days where there was nothing much to do, waiting for other things to happen, if you get my meaning. So I took advantage of the free time to sew myself another StyleArc pattern. This time … Continue reading

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Laura Knit Cardi

Pattern Description: From the website – This simple shawl collar cardi is suitable for a knit drapable fabric. My additions: Loose fitting, cardigan jacket with set in sleeves, back cowl. Sizing: 6-22. I made a 10. Fabric Used: Storied Stripe … Continue reading

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Pattern Review: StyleArc Diana Top

Pattern Description: From StyleArc’s website – “DIANA TOP: Particularly attractive neckline slightly fitted top.” Adding to that a bit, This is a sleeveless, semi-fitted v-neck top. Sizing: 6-24. I made a 10 Fabric Used: Petal Drops Rayon Jersey in Red … Continue reading

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