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 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 […]
I have made three versions of view D now and it is a hit! It’s a joy to sew, the pieces fit together really well and the construction is simple and easy to follow. It is comfortable and flattering and the style can be casual or dressed up depending on your fabric choice. The only […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m participating in #memademay over on insta and my share for day 12 is a special one because it’s not so much a #memade but a #mummade. My Mum made this for me when we were living down South freezing ourselves through a Winter in a Defence house with no heating. It is one of […]