I picked up a copy of the Sarah Shirt pattern with an issue of Simply Sewing Magazine. The Sarah shirt is a design from By Hand London. I chose a cotton check to sew up my Sarah shirt and I loved the way it turned out. The shirt was a good fit and the size […]
One of my favourite baby gifts is the Milo Vest from Tikki. I consider myself an intermediate knitter and with the help of the video tutorial that is available to explain a tricky bit, it came together pretty easily. It’s a nice little project that can be done on the go and gifted before the […]
This was a free pattern that came with a Simply Sewing Magazine. My babies are fully grown now so it sat idle for awhile, waiting to find the right person to pass it onto. One of my cousins had a baby girl and I thought this might make a cute gift for our newest family […]
I have made a lot of the patterns from Peppermint Magazine and this Everyday Dress from In The Folds is a great wardrobe staple. It is simple sew and comes together easily, great for beginners! I sewed the size recommended by my measurements but did end up sewing in an inch on each side seam […]
I picked this pattern up as a freebie in Simply Sewing Magazine. There is a lot of ease in this top. I sewed up the size recommended according to my measurements but I will probably size down next time. I sewed the top up in a heavy crepe and I like the way it falls. […]
I have tried a few shirt dresses now and this was my first success! I added three inches for my 182cm height and added 8cm to the waistband but other than that I made a standard version B. It sits at a nice place if you’re high waisted like me and the pockets are well […]
I made my first Tessuti Eva Dress a few years ago and I had a bit of a Scarlett O’Hara moment when I was looking for something to use for a toile. There were no green velvet drapes to cut up but there was a tablecloth sewn with Ikea fabric that I was willing to […]
I had high hopes for this dress because all of the cool kids were making it and giving it rave reviews. This is my first make from the Mimi Style range and my general thoughts on the pattern are positive. It was was a simple pattern to follow even though it was a fiddly, time […]
These reusable face wipes or scrubbies are a quick and rewarding make and the only skills you need are a few basic crochet stitches. I have used Moda Vera Elenna which is 50% cotton and 50 % acrylic. It is a nice thick 12 ply and I think the acrylic/cotton mix allows them to dry […]
I have made a LOT of different pants and shorts patterns, some indie designers and some from the big pattern companies, in search of the perfect pant fit. After many attempts I have stumbled across this one which has been the best fit for me so far. I haven’t shared all my failed attempts (we […]