We hosted a Christmas Party this year that had a theme of white and by accident McCall’s! We were excited about the idea of creating some new cotton outfits in a colour that we don’t make a whole heap of. We headed to the Sewdirect website to see what latest patterns we wanted to create. Then we went to Spotlight to the cotton section to see what textured fabrics they had available.
McCall’s 8482 in white seersucker
Erin loved the idea of a set and had seen some fabulous versions of McCall’s 8482. She had created the top for her trip to Europe and we loved that is had a soft gathered neck but still a set-in sleeve which many of these peasant-style tops miss out. The skirt was LONG! So we had to adjust the length and bring it up which also allowed for a little bit more gathering in the top panel.
McCall’s 8385 in white Broderie Anglais
Lauren had been eyeing off this dress pattern for some time, so when the chance to make it came she had to go for it. She had a vision for it in Broderie Anglais which meant was also had to line it with a poplin to make it more opaque. With many buttons later the vision was fulfilled!
McCall’s 6044 in Quilting Cotton
It was a full matching set with James getting a new white shirt in his favourite McCall’s 6044. White he initially was planning a linen, our in house photographer and lighting designer ended up with a texture white quilting cotton in the long sleeve view.
Mr Fergus Banadana
Last but certainly not least, our slightly scruffy-looking host got a new bandana for the occasion. We also like to create him bowties but for this occasion, he went for a more casual look that you could more easily see amongst his fluff.
Best wishes for 2025 from Two Sewing Sisters
We hope you are having a wonderful festive season. May your 2025 be filled with creativity, joy and happiness
