pietra pants

by closet case patterns I probably wouldn't have purchased this group of patterns if it wasn't for the quirky video that popped up on instagram. I was sucked in! Purchasing the whole shiny suite of styles. I am by no means a beginner sewer, but am always keen to learn something new. After excitedly sewing … Continue reading pietra pants →

The Assembly Line

T400 PUFF SHIRT This is the 4th pattern I have sewn from this pattern company and they are good. Drafting of the patterns is professional and accurate. Styling is simple and they are an easy intermediate sew. The instructions and illustrations are mostly clear. The fits are very similar to ready to wear. I have … Continue reading The Assembly Line →

dp studio – le 600

This was the first time using a DP studio pattern. I have looked many times on the DP website, drooling over their drafting books. Oh so wishing I could read French. The drafting of this shirt is clever and only comes from years of pattern cutting experience, something not usually found in patterns for the … Continue reading dp studio – le 600 →

reeta shirt dress

December 2018. by Named patterns. I love named sewing patterns. Their styles are quirky, original and fun. They fit well and their sizing is reliable. I had been sitting on the Reeta midi dress pattern pattern for over a year. I purchased it along with fabric to make in summer 2017, when the large floral … Continue reading reeta shirt dress →

persephone pants

December 2018 Sewing pattern by Anna Allen. This is a really easy style to sew and a great start for beginners, who are feeling confident enough to tackle a pant. As long as your machine can manage a 8 to 10oz fabric. You could actually omit the belt loops and pockets to simplify and no … Continue reading persephone pants →

sierra jumpsuit

December 2018. Sewing pattern by Papercut Patterns. I was so excited when this style was released. I really do love a great jumpsuit pattern, they can be challenging and I can honestly say I've attempted a few different ones over the last 6 months. I made them all up in cheap fabrics and decided the … Continue reading sierra jumpsuit →

vintage simplicity 9331

September 2018. This is my second 70's Vintage pattern make. A simple wrap dress with lapels, collar and belt. The dress has lovely butterfly kimono sleeves. The pattern was uncut which was a plus! It was two sizes small for me, as the vintage patterns only contain a single size. I had previously listened to … Continue reading vintage simplicity 9331 →

vintage vogue 8828

November 2018 A few months ago, I spent way too much of my precious sewing time searching the internet for vintage sewing patterns. Of course, majority of this haul is now stowed in a drawer for later use! Anyway, I did manage to resurrect, rejuvenate and renovate a couple of these gems. I used tape … Continue reading vintage vogue 8828 →