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You are here: Home / Curvy Style & Inspiration / Curvy Sewn: Your Creations for March

Curvy Sewn: Your Creations for March

March 31, 2015 by Tanya

Hello and welcome to our March Flickr parade!

Wow! Every month our CSC community inspires me!

Like these outstanding jackets!

outerwear

[clockwise from top left: Sewaholic Minoru jacket by Monserratt; Golden Rippy Omega Angel jacket by Sew Pretty in Pink; Vogue 9035 by Thinkingcapp; Hey June Handmade Evergreen jacket by deadlycraft; Butterick 6169 Lisette moto jacket by Heather]

And this fabulous cardigan and blazer!

jackets

[left to right: Colette Seamwork Oslo cardigan by Marike; McCalls 6172 denim blazer by Monserratt]

As always, we love our dresses!

dresses pink

[left to right: Muse Melissa by Sew Pretty in Pink; vintage New Look 6510 by Nita Dances; Butterick 5879 by Shawn; Vogue 8968 by thinkingcapp]

dresses blue yellow

[clockwise from top left: Decades Everyday ESP dress by Mrs. Hughes;  April Rhodes Staple Dress by Stitchy Squirrel; McCall’s 6741 by Gerry; Jennifer Lauren Vintage Felicity dress by Busy Lizzie; Colette Hazel by Stitchy Squirrel; By Hand London Sophia dress by Sewing in the Shade]

dresses black grey

[clockwise from upper left:  Vogue 8677 by Melissa; Decades Everyday ESP dress by Mrs. Hughes; Simplicity 2174 by Busy Lizzie; Megan dress by Marike; Tenterhook Jacaranda by chrichrimano;  By Hand London Sophie/Deer and Doe Belladone mashup by Sewing in the Shade]

Especially the dresses that feel like secret pajamas!

knit dresses2

[clockwise from upper left: self drafted dress/skirt by The Wining Wife; Colette Moneta by Marike; dress by Kristen; Colette Moneta by Marike; Colette Sorbetto dress by Marike; Deer and Doe Plantain dress by Pudge and Nico; Vogue 2876 by busylizzie]

And then there are the real pajamas!

sleepwear1

[Closet Case Files Carolyn pajamas by Two Random Words]

And comfy knit tops!

knit tops3

[top row:  BurdaStyle Winter 2015 130A by Rainy Day Parent; Skinny Bitch Curvy Chick Tonic tee by chrichrimano.  bottom row:  BlueGingerDoll Bonnie by chrichrimano; Paprika Jasper sweatshirt by deadlycraft; Jennifer Lauren Vintage Bronte shirt by Rainy Day Parent]

And beautiful blouses!  It is “Tops” month after all!

woven tops2

[clockwise from left:  Marilla Walker Maya top by Cookin’ and Craftin‘, top by Pandora Sews;  Marilla Walker Maya top by Cookin’ and Craftin’; Deer and Doe Bruyere by The Enchanted Lilypad; BurdaStyle Plus 1/2013 420 lapel blouse by Mrs. Hughes]

April is “Skirts” month and these ladies certainly got a head start!

skirts5

[clockwise from upper left:  New Look 6470 top and McCall’s 6654 maxi skirt by clickawayinHYD; BlueGingerDoll Peggy skirt by Show and Tell Meg; BlueGingerDoll Betsy by Marike; bow neck blouse and Colette Beignet skirt by Two Random Words; self drafted dirndl skirts by Sew Pretty in Pink]

I just love this casual shorts pattern!  It looks like it would be perfect for hot summer days!

shorts

[Named Alexandria Peg shorts by Deadly Craft]

Speaking of summer, have you ever thought of sewing your own swimsuit?

swimwear

[Peek-a-boo Patterns Bahama Mama tankini by The Wining Wife]

Our CSC gals don’t just sew everyday wear!

costumes

[clockwise from upper left: women’s ren faire outfits by Kristen; ren faire cloak by Kristen; ren faire dress by Kristen; modified Kitschy Coo Lady Skater dance outfits by Jennifer]

And these gorgeous 18th century stays!

historical1

[JP Ryan strapless stays by Very Paige]

We were all blown away by Alison’s beautiful wedding dress!

wedding dress

[modified By Hand London Elisalex wedding dress by Alison]

Do you want to be a part of the fun?  Join our Flickr group!

Note:  I can only include names of patterns if the Flickr user adds them to their photo’s description.

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Filed Under: Curvy Style & Inspiration, Flickr Roundup Tagged With: curvy sewing, flickr group, plus size fashion, plus size sewing

About Tanya

Tanya is a Northern California ranch girl in love with retro prints and vintage patterns with a bit of modern flair. When not battling with her cat over her sewing table, she likes to repurpose junk, throw frisbees for her dogs, immerse herself in history books and geek out over sci-fi and fantasy. You can find her at her other home on the web: Mrs. Hughes

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Comments

  1. Meg McCarthy says

    April 4, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I concur- everyone looks so lovely! So inspiring!

  2. Ronda Bowen says

    April 3, 2015 at 2:55 am

    I always love these poosts as well 🙂 It’s always so great to see what everyone’s done!

  3. Sophie-Lee @ Two Random Words says

    April 1, 2015 at 3:33 am

    I know I’ve said it before, but these posts are my absolute favourite. So many awesome ladies looking awesome!

  4. Mimi says

    March 31, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    Oh just gorgeous! Love all the dresses.

  5. Natasha Friegang says

    March 31, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I love these. I like it that I can see what these patterns look like on real women. It helps me decide what I want to try.

  6. Gabriela Lopez says

    March 31, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    This is so inspiring! ! I love to see my creations in the Csc!! 🙂

    • Gabriela Lopez says

      March 31, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks Tanya!!

  7. Joanne Robertson says

    March 31, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    Just gorgeous! I love the wedding dress, it is just beautiful!

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