Jane Foster Sewing and Clothing Design

Anne created the pattern for this stylish shirt from a ready to wear shirt she owned. The rayon fabric drapes well and the reverse side of the fabric has been used as a contrast detail. The back has an added shaped flounce at the hem line.

Vicki looks stunning in her new knit tunic. She used Katherine Tiltons pattern and hand stitched some detail on the plain yoke

Janice finished her lined brown tweed coat. The fabric came from her stash, and the pearlized lamb leather trim was from the Hide House in Napa. She used a Butterick pattern from Project Runway. Her buttons were covered with the leather by Pat Mahoney of Lodi, CA.

Her coat looks fabulous on her.

Susie was working on her cape at the Asilomar Fall 2012 Sewing Retreat with Jane, and it is now completed. She used Jane's London Cape pattern. The buckle and buttons were covered by Pat Mahoney of Lodi, CA.

Virginia is a new student in Jane's studio, and just finished this charming dress.

Jeanne made this gorgeous dress for her sister's wedding using silk chiffon and china silk with Marfy pattern 2602 .

Candida's green jacket was made using Butterick pattern 5393.

This rayon suit was created by Candida using Vogue pattern 1126.

The detail in the back jacket is interesting, and the skirt has covered buttons above a back slit.

Jane was fortunate enough to see the muslin version of Decades of Styles pattern #5007 Object D'art in the early stages of pattern development .She knew then that she would make it as a classic. The pattern arrived even before it was published and she made it up in a beautiful red linen from Mood in New York. A few changes were made... Jane had a belt made and buttons covered by Pat Mahoney in Lodi CA, and she pegged and shortened the skirt.

Decades of Style has introduced the pattern to their line, and it's on sale at 20% off....so here is the link if you want to buy it. Decades of Style - 1950's collection

Decades of Style describes their dress: "If you can sew a dart, you can make this dress. If you only have one dress in your wardrobe - make it this one! This vintage pattern from the 1950s features a striking bodice yoke with external dart detail. The skirt has a pleated inset that will pop if you use a vertically striped fabric. The dress is so attractive, you cannot help but feel great when wearing it.

The striped T shirt was created using the shorter version of Katherine Tilton's V8817. Jane bought one yard of each stripe from Marcy Tilton and had fun deciding which stripe went where.

Jean O just finished this fun skirt, and plans to make two more for her sisters. She found this fringed fabric at Stone Mountain and Daughter in Berkeley.

Cheryl M made this stunning silk caftan for her vacation.

Janice created this entire outfit...tee shirt, skirt, and bag. She loves her tee shirt and has made it many times.

Zelda's purple heather tee shirt fabric was a great find from Emmaonesock.

Barbara M looks great in this blouse constructed from a vintage pattern.

Barbara M lined her peplum jacket with the same fabric as her shell.

Roberta came to sew lab wearing this vest she made a bit ago. She looked so nice in it she just had to be photographed!!

Lark has a perfect fit on her green jacket. She did a fabulous job on construction.

Pat S has recently begun to sew with Jane, and has made this great floral jacket.

She added this piece of black passamenterie  to her jacket and chose buttons with the same texture.  It adds a unique touch.

Roberta found the silver clasps in Norway, and has used them on this delightful hand embroidered fleece tunic.

Sharon S gave Barbara an unfinished jacket and pants before she moved out of state. This is the finished jacket.