This is my current favourite item of clothing in my self-made (or, if you insist, me-made) wardrobe (or possibly my entire wardrobe). At least, it is as the moment, but my first chambray Archer shirt is coming up on the outside, and when I've hemmed it and put the buttons on, it could well be…
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One thing I’ve realised this Me Made May is that I’m really short on neutral separates – in particular skirts and trousers. I really love my burgundy corduroy moss skirt so I decided a navy version would fit the bill perfectly. The pattern For this version I made a size 12 as before, but instead […]
We’re in the dog days of summer and cute tops are what you need to get you through in style! Dorcas has made just such…
A sewing pattern review for StyleArc Beth Stretch Woven Pant. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.
Starting an Indie Pattern Company Pt. 2 – Dixie DIY
When we received the preview email about the new Farrow Dress by Grainline Studios , we knew this was a Good 'Un. We both wanted to make it ...
Alright, our newest pattern, the Lark Tee, is finally here! This pattern was born out of a hole in my own closet, the need for a tee that was sleek and put together without being either skin tight, too baggy, or boyfriend style. I also wanted the sleeves slim enough for layering without them bunching up inside of whate
Designed for a more relaxed way of living. The Lounge Pant has a looser fit around the seat area and lower crotch, making them much more comfortable to wear, especially when lounging around! Included are patterns for both the woven and jersey styles.
The days are getting longer and we are dreaming about the type of summer days that feel endless. We wanted to create a mini capsule with everything you need for a full day of adventure. The Daytrip Collection is comprised of the The Beachcomber Jacket, the Rambler Pants, and the Old Coast Raglan. These patterns are gre
Today we’re sharing our next Uniform Tunic Modification post, how to turn your tunic into a dress! We’ve been wanting to do this modification for a while and I finally got the chance to take a break from developing new patterns a few weeks ago and make one to wear to the Knit 1 Brooklyn Tweed Weekend here in Chicago. A
A versatile pattern for an easy-to-wear pull-on top in two lengths, with options for short or long sleeves, collar or hood and with or without drawstring waist. Sizes: UK 8-18 (see pictures for sizing guide) Sewing Ability: Medium Fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics including cotton and linen. The long sle
A sewing pattern review for McCall's 6800. Pattern reviews help sewers choose the right patten so that they have success with their sewing projects.
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Puff sleeves, drama sleeves, manches XXL...les termes sont nombreux pour désigner les manches bouffantes ! Si vous me suivez sur Instagram ou que vous avez déjà parcouru ma chaîne YouTube, vous devez savoir que j'aime vraiment beaucoup ce style de manches ! Etant donné que ma silhouette n'est pas proportionnée entre le haut et le…
Puff sleeves, drama sleeves, manches XXL...les termes sont nombreux pour désigner les manches bouffantes ! Si vous me suivez sur Instagram ou que vous avez déjà parcouru ma chaîne YouTube, vous devez savoir que j'aime vraiment beaucoup ce style de manches ! Etant donné que ma silhouette n'est pas proportionnée entre le haut et le…
Hey all! I'm back with a quick little tutorial on how to give your Uniform Tunic a cute little cuffed sleeve like the one shown above. This will work on both the original pattern as well as if you've modified it into a dress. You can also apply these same principles to any sleeve pattern to get a similar look! Let's di
Happy New Year! and my apology that I've been slow to respond to comments on the blog. Busy time!I was so excited to get back to sewing after all my visiting with family - because I found a new pattern one night, while watching The Christmas Story and cruising the web.This is Linda Lee's Cityscapes…
