As I tend to do with patterns I love I have a few versions of this one. I don’t really do muslins I just have earlier versions that don’t quite fit as well as my later ones. Butterick 4549 is an easy sew once you are comfortable with the method of finishing armholes and necklines […]
I now consider myself to be an intermediate crocheter but when I made this coat I was most definitely a beginner! This was the first garment I made when I had got bored with scarves. I learnt how to do the basic stitches from the Lion Brand Yarn website. Their tutorials were so simple and […]
I have knitted two different patterns from this book now and they won’t be the last! Patons book 8009 has a jumper pattern (with 3 different neck options), a feather and fan scarf and a shrug. I found a copy at my local Spotlight store a few years ago. I would consider myself to be […]
The pattern I have the most versions of in my wardrobe is Simplicity 4177. At the moment I have four long sleeve versions and four short sleeve versions of this one pattern. It is the most comfortable shirt to wear! I love that the pattern works for knits and wovens and I can change the […]
I had high hopes for this pattern as I had seen a couple of nice versions sewn up online. While the pattern itself was fine and it was an easy sew, I guess this is a cautionary tale about making sure the style is right for your body type and paying attention to the […]