Tag Archives: Style Arc

More Kibbe sewing – another Melody top

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

My favourite Grainline Scout top is a pastel blue linen one. I altered it to include a collar. It has been worn to destruction. I wanted another but prefer the shaping of my Style Arc Melody. It’s already been sewn … Continue reading →

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Kibbe sewing five – a shirt this time.

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

I have the Style Arc Melody pattern. I cannot remember when it came into my house but was quite likely one of their monthly freebies. Is it Kibbe? According to the Kibbe Classic guidelines, blouses should be elegant with soft … Continue reading →

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Style Arc Fifi – Kibbe sewing one

Posted on January 27, 2019 by

I am slowly trying out new trouser patterns. Several of these have been from Style Arc, with rather mixed results. Style Arc patterns are known for their sparse instructions, contemporary designs and superb drafting. All true. Style Arc is a … Continue reading →

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Chambray trousers

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

New trousers were needed. Thankfully not in black bengaline (for a change), but in chambray bengaline. It came courtesy of the awesomeness that is Kat and Seamstress Fabrics. I chose Style Arc Barbs (again) and considered yet another modification to … Continue reading →

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Singapore shorts

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

We went to Singapore. I needed shorts and quickly. My much modified elastic waisted trouser pattern to the rescue again. It was originally the Barb trousers pattern from Style Arc, but has morphed so many times it is now my … Continue reading →

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Yet more Barbs

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

I gained weight, then a bit more. The tops I’ve made are doing OK, and we now have a uniform shirt for work. My trousers were falling apart and not up to the challenge of my ever increasing girth. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday sevens – Jan/Feb 2017

Posted on February 5, 2017 by

Monday The kids started back at school this week. One in year 12, year 11 and year 7. The whiteboard was put to good use.       Tuesday I bought the cord and zip at Jimmy’s Buttons. It is … Continue reading →

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