I have two versions of the Tessuti Colette Tunic so far. I love the details and the finishings on this pattern so much, they are the kind of details that you notice and enjoy every time you wear them. My first version was with some Cloud 9 cotton that was the perfect weight giving the […]
My latest make is the Kimberly Dress designed by Athina Kakou. This was a really simple sew that came together quite quickly. The only adjustments I made was to shorten the shoulders by 1cm each side and to omit the back zip closure. I have discovered that even though the bodice is semi fitted I […]
I was in the testing group for a faux wrap dress designed by Coffee & Thread called the Madrid Dress and Tunic. The first version I tried was the dress and I ended up with a gorgeous boho style, floaty Summer dress. I made the midi version but the maxi version would have been lovely […]
The Audrey Jacket from Colette Patterns was my first jacket in quite a while. I made this one as part of the 12patternsplus sewing challenge on Insta and I am grateful for the nudge each month to keep trying new patterns. There were a few techniques in this one that I hadn’t come across before. […]
I have not had much time for sewing since starting back at work a few weeks ago but I did sign up for a sewing challenge in January, and once I start something I am in for the long haul. I was a bit daunted when I saw this months make was a clutch using […]
My sewjo was a bit lacking in the New Year and I was looking to challenge myself more with my sewing this year, so I joined the 12 Patterns Plus sewing challenge run by Claire from Penguin & Pear Dressmaking over on Instagram. I have never participated in a sewing challenge but my motto for […]
I have had this pattern for around ten years now and I am just as keen on it now as I was when I bought it. The Versatile Wrap Skirt pattern is still for sale from Toni’s Make It Perfect site which is great to see as it is a timeless classic. I was only […]
You can see from my other posts that if a pattern works for me and I like the results I will sew it multiple times. The record so far for makes from the one pattern is eight for this top but I have fallen hard for the Ruffle-Sleeve Top designed by In The Folds so […]
Simplicity 8231 is another Summer staple of mine. This is actually the Mississippi Avenue dress from Sew House Seven. I have two versions now and when it’s really hot I reach for these especially if I am busy and I am going to be moving all day, they are just so easy to wear. There […]