2021 projects
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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…
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Hacking the Ogden cami sewing pattern by True Bias into a pinafore dress
I just love how much hacking potential there is with the Ogden cami pattern by True Bias. Earlier this year, I wrote a blog post talking about how I hacked the pattern to…
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Hacking the Ogden cami into a tiered maxi dress for summer
The Ogden cami by True Bias is a fantastic woven top pattern. Simple but effective with clean lines and clever details, you can see why it is a true indie pattern classic. In…
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A review of the Davenport dress by Friday Pattern Co.
Well, I must admit, the Davenport dress had me a little bit smitten as soon as it was published by Friday Pattern Company. A dress full of so many pretty details and just…
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A review of the Delphine jacket by I AM Patterns
I’ve made two Delphine jackets by I AM Patterns now – one a couple of years ago and one this Spring. So I thought it would be a good time to share my…
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A review of the Cuff top sewing pattern by The Assembly Line
Despite it having been released nearly three years ago, I only came across the Cuff top pattern by Swedish pattern company The Assembly Line this year. As soon as I saw the pattern,…
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A review of the Freya top by Tilly and the Buttons
The Freya top (and dress) pattern by Tilly and the Buttons is one of my most made patterns. In this blog post I am going to talk all about the top version and…
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A review of the Juniper cardigan by Jennifer Lauren Handmade
As Spring approaches I found that I had a gap in my wardrobe for a lightweight cardigan. I wanted something that would work well for layering over summer dresses and could be teamed…
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A review of the Bakerloo blouse and dress sewing pattern by Nina Lee London
When the Bakerloo blouse and dress sewing pattern was released in November 2020, I was convinced that it wasn’t a pattern for me. With its oversized collar and balloon sleeves, it is a…
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A review of the Fleetwood dress sewing pattern by French Navy
French Navy released the Fleetwood dress pattern in September 2020 and I loved the pattern as soon as I saw it. With its panelled bodice, front and back yoke detail and skirt ruffle,…