Two patterns everyone should make in the new year!

Vogue 1250 and 8728, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

I got tired of sewing winter things and went for these two patterns. I wish I had worked on them sooner because they are great. I swear everyone looks great in these and they are also good for beginners too. Hope someone has the New Year's Resolution to learn how to sew!

Vogue 8728

Vogue 8728, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

This has got to be my favorite pattern! It's a little tight in the waist now because of the winter weight gain of ten pounds. We have an ice skating rink right across the street, you think I could get some exercise...but don't want to break anything.

Vogue 1250

Vogue 1250, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

I resisted getting this pattern for so long because this style normally does not look good on me. But it looked good on everyone who blogs, so I thought I'd give it a whirl. It is easy to sew and easy to wear. I bought a long black sweater to wear with it because I don't feel comfortable in form fitting clothes in the hip area.

Butterick 5296

Butterick 5296, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Brr....it's cold in Minnesota. This was a fast and easy pattern. "Yes to easy, no to fast." Have to keep in mind sometimes slow sewing is good. This jacket is made from a beautiful velveteen that has been the stash for years.

Butterick 5296, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

I love the lining, even though I hate to sew linings. The lining magically grows or shrinks every time. I also added buttons to this so I can stay warm.

Butterick 5296, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Here is the pattern. I might use this again. I have an old blanket that might work well for this. I would omit the lining and either turn over the edges or bind the edges.

Remember this?

Simplicity 3563, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Version two below. I like both versions.

Simplicity 3563

Simplicity 3563, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Here is the new version. The fabric is from Vogue Fabrics, it is a stretch corduroy, very comfortable. I wanted to use a new pattern, but I couldn't get it to fit.

McCalls 3718

McCalls 3718, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Here is the dress that started the project. I like the fit and the style of the pattern, but I don't like it just by itself, so I added on until I got something I felt comfortable in.

McCalls 3718

McCalls 3718, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

I like to wear the dress with this vest that I purchased.

McCalls 3718 and Butterick 5473

McCalls 3718 and Butterick 5473, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Vest and dress together, just a little too much. It was my plan to be able to mix and match, but I'm happy with two seperate outfits.

Butterick 5473, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

The vest needs a little toning down with the green shirt. I do like this pattern and plan to use it again, maybe with some pattern mixing.

Butterick 3014

Butterick 3014, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Here is the skirt I like to wear with the vest. Very happy I learned how to use the narrow hemmer foot.

Patterns, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

Here is a visual for the patterns used. Most have been in the stash for quite awhile.

Simplicity 5590

Simplicity 5590, a photo by becky b.'s sew & tell on Flickr.

I ended up making this twice because I liked it and it was so easy to sew. The fabric was from Hancock Fabrics last year, and this year they have a bright red. I promise not to make another jacket!