Category Archives: HotPatterns

Hot Patterns Cote D’Azur #5? 6?

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I decided to make some new work tops, so I pulled out my trusty HotPatterns Cote D’Azur pattern.  It has previously been blogged here and here…even with a countdown of what makes it so great!   I actually started two on this go around, … Continue reading →

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Burda #7382 Leggings and Hot Patterns 1211 The Weekender Swingy Sweatshirt

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

This has been a fun sewing week for me because I’ve been experimenting with some new styles on me.   I like the look of the relaxed top with some leggings, so first up, I wanted to test out a legging … Continue reading →

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HotPatterns SuperFantastic Top, Cashmerette Appleton and a New Look 6415

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

It’s catch up time!!!   I made a Hot Patterns Superfantastic top for my mom!  It did turn out Superfantastically!  I used abalone buttons on it.  She lives in PA, so I mailed a muslin home to her so I … Continue reading →

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Hotpatterns 1137, Riviera Summer Breeze Top

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

After the last two dresses were done, I didn’t have anything exactly lined up on the sewing agenda.  While browsing PR the other day, I saw someone’s review of the Summer Breeze top and it was gorgeous, so I decided … Continue reading →

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The Hotpatterns Love Continues – Two T-shirts and a Marrakesh in progress

Posted on April 29, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

You all are going to think that all I ever sew is Hot Patterns, but really…what’s not to love?!!!  Now that I have my basic fit alterations mostly down, and my sewing level has progressed that I can now deal … Continue reading →

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HotPatterns Cote D’Azur #4 and the HotPatterns Denim Diva Trouser Jean

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

You’d think I’d be done with this pattern!!! Just to recap…. Here’s 1, 2 and 3.   These are in weekly or almost weekly work rotation. I had this awesome fabric from Needle Nook, in a gorgeous colors.  I cut out … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2005, Hot Patterns La Strada

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

First up is Jalie 2005.   This is an out of print pattern, but I think it was hugely popular back in the day.  I tried the boatneck and really, I don’t like boatnecks that much, so the shirts were … Continue reading →

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Hot Patterns Cote D’Azur Knit Top

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Oh Hot Patterns Cote D’Azur knit top….let me count the ways in which you are spectacular! 1 .  Now that fitting is done, I can sew one up in a couple of hours (probably less time if I really rushed.) … Continue reading →

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Hot Patterns Deco Vibe Artemis Knit Dress

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

On a facebook page I’m on, a group of us were talking about our goals for the year.  I was feeling rather goalless, as in there’s nothing big I want to accomplish in life.  My job is good, home is … Continue reading →

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Jalie 2682 X 2, a Hot Patterns Layering Tank, Vogue 9207d and some other things

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’ve been on Christmas vacation and don’t go back to work until tomorrow, so I have had sewing time!!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!  It’s been so awesome! Things I’ve gotten done: Two Jalie 2682.  Seriously…I LOVE this top.  I went up three sizes … Continue reading →

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