Barbara S

Barbara S. has been coming to my studio to sew with me for a few years. She is originally from Germany and has sewn for most of her life. She grew up with what I call “old school “ methods of hand basting and thread marking everything. So she has a good foundation behind her.

I enjoy having her in the studio, as she is fun and I love hearing about her German roots and how her mother sewed for her. In fact she brought some of her mother’s stash fabric with her. My task has been to encourage her to sew and create interesting designs.

Barbara had never sewn on a knit fabric, but was willing to try. She is making her first French couture jacket and has plans for another. She is always happy to accept my challenges, and adds joy and positive energy to her sew lab sessions.

Please enjoy seeing what she has created.

Barbara used Marcy Tilton's Vogue 9153 for her top.

Barbara got this fabric in the 70's in Belgium and now has made it into a top with Kwik Sew 4195.

Barbara looks good in this simple shirt. The pattern is by Louise Cutting and Linda Lee. She found the silk/cotton fabric at Britex Fabrics.

This top was constructed with Burda 6632.

This fun vest is Vogue V9135 by Kathryn Breene. Barbara used a shiny rayon, and the drawstring ties are a nice design feature.

Barbara has been really sewing up a storm this summer, She made many great tops.

This Decades of Style 1950's Stole was made with a boiled wool blend. Barbara omitted flap and the lining.

Barbara S used boiled wool to make this Decades of Style stole. The stole is such a clever idea and it can be made in a few hours if you don’t line it. Once it is on, both of your hands are free, and it stays on.

This cute shirt was made with Butterick 6376

This skirt was created using NewLook 6640 pattern.

Marcy Tilton's Vogue 9272 pattern was used to create this tee.

Barbara S looks cool in this summer dress. She used her own basic pattern. The cotton fabic was donated to the freebie box in the Jane's studio by Barbara M.

Barbara made her own pattern to create this wool top. The body of the top was based on Kwik Sew 4195. The pattern for the collar was based on McCall's 5052.

Barbara is wearing a warm and comfortable flannel shirt. The fabric came from Stone Mountain and Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley. She created the pattern herself, and used McCallar's 5052 collar.

A lovely textured cotton has made Barbara this simple A-line summer dress. The back view has a ruffle feature. The pattern used was Vogue V9237

This top was made with Kwik Sew 4195. Barbara closed the side slits.

Barbara's plaid jacket was created using McCall's 6750. She had fun working with the plaid.

Jeanne and Barbara model muslins made with a pattern called Nova Coat by Papercut

They both look great in their new coats.

Having fun together.

Barbara made this skirt sometime ago and never had anything to wear with it. Now she does and they look wonderful together.

Barbara S. looks so stylish. She used my London cape pattern. The wool has the perfect drape and was found on a fabric swap table. She had these unique buttons in her stash.

Barbara S created this wonderful couture jacket.

Barbara S made a stunning dress in ponte knit for Jane's dress challenge.

Barbara looks so good in this simple shirt which she calls Lisa’s shirt because Lisa has made it many times. The pattern is by Louise Cutting and Linda Lee.

Note the side flare and peplum.

Barbara is enjoying wearing her new warm and comfortable shirt. The fabric came from Stone Mountain and Daughter Fabrics in Berkeley. She created the pattern herself.