the Jamie Cardigan from Ready to Sew is such an essential piece in my everyday autumn / winter / spring wardrobe.
Jamie cardigan: Ready to Sew
Pattern Fantastique: Vali dress & top
I love the cornflower blue colour - I need to sew with blue more often.
Maple cardigan – Poppy and Jazz
What to do the night before a first birthday party?
Seamwork: Madhu
That gave me ten mins while my husband and daughter showered to close off those channels and trim off all the loose threads. And I did it! Then wore the top out to dinner! I was delighted!
Tilly and the Buttons: Freya top
It's not one I've shared much, but one of my most made patterns is the Tilly and the Buttons Freya top from her book Stretch. Its such a simple top, fits me pretty well, and has even seen me through pregnancy and breastfeeding (I very much favour lifting my top up for access, I'm not... Continue Reading →
More Bob pants
I made more Bobs! I haven't made many Style Arc patterns but I love this one. How could I not? It's lockdown, they're so comfy - I live in my first pair and I had some linen in my favourite new colour to use. And surprise surprise, I live in these too. The only difference... Continue Reading →
Helen’s Closet: Jackson tee
It's a super quick sew and I can see myself making many more. As for the lovely fabric, I have enough for another top so look out for another one soon!
Closet Core Patterns: Carolyn Pajamas
I've wanted to make the Closet Core Patterns Carolyn Pajamas for so long. But I'd heard it was a long sew so kept putting it off. Then Minerva offered me the perfect fabric as part of their brand ambassador programme, and I couldn't really say no. The Carolyn's and this Art Gallery pooling are a... Continue Reading →
Papercut Patterns: Nexus Blouse
The Nexus Blouse, from Papercut Patterns, with its billowing statement sleeves and relaxed fit, caught my eye as I saw more and more versions pop up on Instagram. There are two sleeve options - one long billowing sleeve with large cuff and the other more cropped and open. I fell in love with a floral... Continue Reading →
