I have just discovered the Do It Better Yourself Club range of patterns and the first one I wanted to try was the Helen Drawstring Dress. The measurements were spot on for the size I needed and I feel comfy and relaxed in the jersey I used. I love the the cut and size of […]
Another one of my favourite Winter makes was a dress length version of the Style Arc Amy Knit Top that I made up in navy DBP. This was another hit with me because of the cosy cowl neckline (the pattern does come with different neckline options) and the fitted sleeves and simple design making it […]
I made one of the Tacara Dresses from Seamwork this Winter and I think I have worn it for the last time this year. Our Spring weather has been quite mild so far but the thick mystery knit I made it out of was too warm for today. It has been one of my favourite […]
The Love Notions Laundry Day Tee is a $5.00 bargain (and is actually free if you join the Facebook Love Notions Pattern Support group). I have been on the hunt for a basic tee pattern for awhile and this one is the closest I have gotten to a perfect cut for me. I made the […]
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 […]
As soon as it starts to cool down I feel like diving into my yarn basket to start a new knitting or crochet project. Last year I had just finished a couple of tricky knits so I was looking for something that I could sit and do without too much thought. Looking through my collection […]
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. […]
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 […]