Sew Ruthie Style

  My latest version of the Itch to Stitch Mountain View pull on jeans in a dark brown stretch twill. I omitted the back leg seam and added a...

I know it's been a while since I posted, but I have been working on the Paisley pieces. Its been quite a journey, but I'm finally ha...

It's finally time to fully use this lovely paisley fabric I've been hanging onto for ages. I've cut a waistband facing off one e...

  Another turtleneck this time in a cyclamen pink double knit from the remnant basket. I'm not quite sure how well this colour suits me ...

  Another turtleneck from OOP New Look 6008. I've altered the sleeve for a full bicep and the back piece for a high round back.

I used the long sleeved collared top from OOP New Look 6008. I've altered the sleeve for a full bicep and the back piece for a high roun...

 I've finally completed the Sapphire Blocks for the Sparkling Stars Quilt. The next thing will be to decide on the layout. Due to fabric...

  Trousers to match the jacket, using a pattern from Burda March 2011. Here are the trousers with the jacket. There's a waistcoat in pro...

  This is my wood rose (dusty pink) jacket in faux silk dupioni fabric (possibly intended for home dec) made from Butterick B4610 View B. I ...

  Here's my latest Pipa Pouch in the larger size. Free PDF Bag Sewing Pattern, Pouch PDF Sewing Pattern, Bag Sewing Pattern, DIY Purse S...

As I already had the machines threaded up in burgundy I cut into a remnant in a similar colour, though I did change the needle of the sewing...

I put all the buttons and buttonholes on even though I'll probably always wear it with the top two open. There's a challenge doing t...

 This is the jacket from New Look 6481. Sewn in the fabric leftover from one of C's jackets. I made a few alterations before cutting out...