Tag: McCall’s

Christmas Me Made Outfits 2024

by two.sewing.sisters, posted in Sewing Project

This year, we took our Christmas outfit game to a whole new level — well, more accurately, Audrey did. Every year, our family Christmas dinner is a chance to channel our Nan’s tradition of creating festive outfits for the whole family. It’s a nod to her legacy, and we’ve kept the tradition alive with something handmade for the occasion.

But this September, Audrey threw down the ultimate challenge. She casually said, “You know how you all wear matching outfits? What if ALL of us matched this year?” Game. On.

We dove into fabric hunting mode, shared a few options in the family group chat, and the clear winner emerged: a cheerful red and white gingham from Birch. Next up, everyone shared their vision for their Christmas ensemble, and we hunted down the perfect patterns on the Sewdirect Australia website.

What followed was a marathon of stitching: 10 garments, a mix of our tried-and-true patterns and some exciting new styles. By the time we were done, the sewing machines deserved a rest as much as we did!
Wishing you a Christmas as merry and love-filled as our matching outfits!🎅🎁✨

The Full Family Lineup

The full family line up of Nathan in McCall’s 6044, Audrey in Simplicity 9597, Tracy in McCall’s 8030, Lauren in Know Me 2076, Fergus in Two Sewing Sisters Bandana, David in McCall’s 6044, Robyn in Vogue 9237, Austin in McCall’s 6044, Amahli in Simplicity 9848, Erin in Know Me 2091 and James in McCall’s 6044

Ritchie line up

James in McCall’s 6044, Erin in Know Me 2091, Lauren in Know Me 2076, Fergus in Two Sewing Sisters Bandana, Robyn in Vogue 9237 and David in McCall’s 6044,

Taylors line up

Audrey in Simplicity 9597, Tracy in McCall’s 8030, Nathan in McCall’s 6044, Amahli in Simplicity 9848 and Austin in McCall’s 6044

The creative team

Audrey in Simplicity 9597, Erin in Know Me 2091, Amahli in Simplicity 9848, Lauren in Know Me 2076 and Fergus in Two Sewing Sisters Bandana.

Two Sewing Sisters

Erin in Know Me 2091 and Lauren in Know Me 2076

Photo Credits

Photographer: James Christie Media
Fabric: Red and white cotton gingham from Birch
Patterns supplied by Sewdirect Australia:
Nathan – McCall’s 6044
Audrey – Simplicity 9597
Tracy – McCall’s 8030
Lauren – Know Me 2076
Fergus – Two Sewing Sisters Bandana
David – McCall’s 6044
Robyn – Vogue 9237
Austin – McCall’s 6044
Amahli – Simplicity 9848
Erin – Know Me 2091
James – McCall’s 6044

White Christmas McCall’s Outfits

by two.sewing.sisters, posted in Sewing Project

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

McCall’s 8141 in green floral satin from The Fabric Store

by two.sewing.sisters, posted in Events, Sewing Project

James and Erin celebrated their engagement with family at Bailey’s in Glenrowan.  It was love at first sight when we saw this green floral fabric in The Fabric Store on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. It was the perfect fabric for the spring sunshine.

Fabric: Green floral satin from The Fabric Store

The fabric came first for this one, Erin went for a hunt at The Fabric Store and came across this beautiful white and green floral silk satin.

Pattern: McCall’s 8141

This fabric was a step away from our usual cotton fabrics so we needed to explore a new pattern that would showcase this beautiful satin. Erin was looking on the Sewdirect Australia website and came across McCall’s 8141.

McCall’s 8141 also known as Astor McCall’s is a a dress that has an underbust panel that is then fitted at waist, a raglan sleeve with tucks at the hem that this is supported by a stay and an a-line skirt. 

She created view A and swapped the necktie for a bias finish and added some more fullness to the skirt

Finished Dress of Ellie Whittaker Fabric

James wore his (current) favourite version McCalls 6044 – one of the most frequently made patterns in our collection.

Photo Credits

Photographer: James Christie Media
Erin Pattern: Vogue 1884 provided by Sewdirect Australia
Fabric:  Green and White Silk Satin purchased from The Fabric Store
Headpiece: Lauren J Ritchie Millinery

Holiday Wardrobe: McCall’s 7695 with Vogue 1961 in Linen from The Fabric Store

by two.sewing.sisters, posted in Sewing Project

Summer in Scotland 🌧 It is warmer in Melbourne this week than it has been in Scotland – so this jacket and pants have been worn on repeat!

The jacket has two layers of bamboo/cotton batting quilted in between two layers of linen. We wanted the jacket to have a similar shape to a bomber jacket, so we added elastic around the cuff and two lines of elastic around the waist 🧥

The Patterns

This Palm/Pletsch pattern is no longer in print but we love the simple lines of the puffer jacket and vest it has.

We used the pants of Vogue 1961 that has two tucks in the front with a slanted pocket and fly front with lock stitch hem.

McCall’s 7695 in black Linen from The Fabric Store with Vogue 1961

Photo Credits

Jacket: McCall’s 7695 from Sewdirect Australia in linen purchased from The Fabric Store
Skirt: Vogue 1961 provided by Sewdirect Australia in Cotton Drill purchased from The Fabric Store
Photos by: James Christie Media