We needed some kind of beach shelter that was easy to transport and quick to put up. I googled around at a few designs and of course, being a sewist, decided I could just make something myself. I shared this on Instagram and had requests for instructions so here we go: this article is all …
The last Intermediate rated jacket/coat sewing pattern by Merchant & Mills I made felt a bit like a marathon. So in preparation for the Sanda, I took time to get in the zone before starting, oiled the machine, cleaned out all the lint, and put on a new needle. I was going to take it …
Matchy Matchy Sewing Club have been steadily growing their pattern range. I was converted to their designs with the Collage Gather Top and enjoyed the simple construction with smart details. The Horizon Day Dress is even more pared back. With minimal pattern pieces, no darts and a simple bound neckline its a super quick sew …
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I have mixed feelings about wearing a button up shirt to bed. For sure it looks nice on TV, and seems cosy for winter but I’ve always been drawn to the good ol’ cotton t-shirt. Preferably oversized, and even better if its a free promotional one in size XXL.It’s been a couple of months now …
Making pants is a love-hate thing for me. I love it because, like a lot of people, I struggle to find ready-made pants that fit me. On the flip side, that means a lot of fit adjustments when I am making pants. While it’s all worth it in the end, it can be a bit …
Pictured here with my Edie top in Lilac Classic Finish 100% Linen. I am a big fan of Birgitta Helmersson’s Zero Waste patterns (and very proud to sell them in the store!) Naturally, I was very excited to get my hands on this pattern and try the ZW Block Pant and it did not disappoint. …
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Pictured here with my Edie top in Lilac Classic Finish 100% Linen. I’ve been meaning to try this pattern for a while. I’m a fan of Closet Core patterns in general and have made many different pants and shorts from the Jenny Overalls pattern. Every time I went to make something new I kept going …
I thought this would be a fun dress to make and I was not disappointed. It’s quick, it’s easy, you can play with the design and construction and after only a couple of hours you have a very wearable, comfy as heck dress. I have to give DIY Daisy some much deserved props for sharing …
I’ve been thinking about making a shirt for a while. I’ve got pretty much everything else in my handmade wardrobe now and have been wearing a few old favourite ready-to-wear shirts. So, when I saw this new pattern from Merchant & Mills I knew it was going to be my first shirt. After finishing it …
There is something about this pattern that just clicks for me. I’ve noticed experienced sewers online saying they struggled with this one a bit, but I love the freedom of creating a garment from a bunch of squares and rectangles that I can measure up and cut out without any faffing around with pattern pieces. …
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