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A review of the Olya shirt sewing pattern by Paper Theory
I must admit that I was a little daunted at the prospect of sewing the Olya shirt pattern by Paper Theory. It is a very cool advanced level shirt pattern with some really…
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A review of the Didi pullover sewing pattern by Fibre Mood – including some tips on sewing with Sherpa fleece fabric!
The Fibre Mood Didi pullover is very on trend at the moment, with its oversized fit, dropped shoulder and zipped collar detail. I was initially put off trying this sewing pattern as I…
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A review of the Saraste shirtdress sewing pattern by Named Clothing
I recently shared a photo of my latest Saraste shirtdress on Instagram and the post received a really enthusiastic reaction. A lot people admired the pattern and all of its lovely details and…
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A review of the Elodie wrap dress sewing pattern by Closet Core Patterns
It is lovely to be back on the blog today after a bit of a break. Time has flown by and although I have been sewing, I have not been writing about my…
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Tutorial: How to bring in the boat neckline of the Cuff top by The Assembly Line | A quick and easy adjustment for increased bra strap coverage on a woven top sewing pattern with a boat neckline
The Cuff top sewing pattern by The Assembly Line is a fantastic woven top pattern, but I find that the boat neckline on the pattern comes up a little wide. When I make…
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Tutorial: How to adjust a sewing pattern to add ease to a tight armhole – a quick and easy adjustment!
I regularly find that blouse and dress sewing patterns come up a little tight under the armhole on me. I like my handmade clothes to be as comfortable as possible, so I often…
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A review of the Bloomsbury blouse sewing pattern by Nina Lee London
The Bloomsbury blouse by Nina Lee London is a pattern that I have been admiring for quite some time. Super feminine, lots of pretty details, a cool ruffle – a bit of a…
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A review of the Mile End sweatshirt and Plateau joggers by Closet Core Patterns
When Closet Core Patterns released their Montreal loungewear set in 2021, comprising the Mile End sweatshirt and the Plateau joggers, it really caught my eye. I didn’t need any more sweatshirt patterns really,…
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A review of New Look 6682 dress sewing pattern
This year I have set myself the goal of trying some more of the ‘big four’ pattern company patterns. I started sewing with these patterns right at the beginning of my sewing journey…
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A review of the Hovea jacket sewing pattern by Megan Nielsen Patterns
When Megan Nielsen Patterns released their Hovea jacket sewing pattern, I knew it was only a matter of time before I made it. I love Megan Nielsen: I find their patterns on trend…