I put this on my Christmas wish list and was delighted to open it on Christmas morning. Its a beautiful book made with high quality paper. My favourite thing about it is there are slits in the pages where you can save scraps of fabrics, ideas from magazines etc. Going back and watching an old episode of Sewing Bee I attempted some shirring and saved a small test piece for the future.

I always buy KATM labels they are lovely quality and so many different varieties so add them when I’m buying patterns

I adore this pattern- it ticks all the boxes for me:
Top stitching
Flat felled seams
Back darts
Curved waistband
Various style options
Flattering shape
The instructions are spot on and the sew along on the sew house seven website is really easy to follow. There are clear instructions on how to make common fit adjustments included too.
These trousers are bang on trend at the minute but this style never really goes out of fashion.

I would highly recommend these trousers if you want to dip your toes into jeans making without having to tackle many of the common jeans fitting issues that are often encountered.

Made this today in just a couple of hours and I love it! The instructions were so well laid out in stages with tips for a great finish. I bought 1.5m but have enough left for a sweater vest for my daughter so I will buy less next time.

The sleeves were about 5cm too long and a tiny bit snug but it was true to size and I have the fabric ready for another.

I was gifted this pattern for Christmas and have made 2 already. I took about 5 cm out each side as it was a bit too flared in the fairly heavy fabric but needed no other alterations. I can't wait to use a drapier fabric.

The instructions were great, looks so stylish and enough variations to make keep it interesting.

I’ve made this pattern several times. One in a cotton lawn and one in a lightweight flannel, they are both incredibly comfortable. I made the shorts version both times.

They sew up super quickly and because of the oversized silhouette you don’t need to worry about fitting.

The instructions are great and the fit was true to the size chart. I will be making more.

These trousers are so comfy and they look really good. I have made several pairs and they all get a lot of wear. They’re perfect for lounging in or wearing out.

As always with SH7 patterns the instructions are great. I’ve only made the straight leg so far. I’ve made 2 pairs in linen and another in a midweight cotton. The fit was true to the sizing chart and the only adjustments I had to make were to shorten the legs.

After hunting for ages to find the perfect half zip top (I can be really picky when I get a style idea in my head). I’d almost resigned myself to the fact I would have to draft one myself, then I saw the Nela top. It was perfect, I really liked the simplicity of the pieces. No extra pattern pieces and random cutouts, just a few clean and simple pattern pieces, perfect.

I decided to lengthen mine as I didn’t have the notions for the elasticated waist and I was too impatient to order them and wait for them to be shipped. I also again liked the simplicity of a plain hem.

It sewed up nicely, but I will say the instructions were quite bare bones and I had to do a lot of sewing from experience. However, that aside I absolutely love how it turned out. I used a fleece fabric and it is so warm and comfy, I pull it on every winter.

There are loads of great options out there if you want an option for colour blocking but what I love about this is the front and back are just two pattern pieces so my fabric print stayed intact and they don’t have to get broken up when tetrising pieces together.

I had this pattern on my radar for literal years before I finally got around to sewing it. It was a project that just always seemed to find its way to the bottom of my list.

When I finally did get around to sewing one up I couldn’t believe I had waited so long!

It’s a really beautiful top, it fits like a dream, and those sleeves!! The ruched sleeves are a true thing of beauty. I thought they would be quite tricky to sew but they were in fact a breeze.

This is the perfect palette cleanser project if you want something a little extra but still really easy and wearable. I used a cotton jersey and the print and pattern are a match made in heaven, it’s so pretty, I wear it all the time.

Designed for knits, but I’ve made several in wovens and they work perfectly. I find cropped trousers really hit and miss, being only 5’2”, an inch off in either direction can completely throw off my proportions. However, named have managed to achieve the nearly impossible. Not only do they look great, they’re really quick to sew and super comfy.

Writing this has made me realise I want another pair for summer!

The Assembly Line V Neck Cuff top
Absolutely love this blouse such a easy quick sew .
Lovely puffy sleeves can be made for everyday / office wear or in a more luxurious fabric for evenings out .
I omitted the centre seams on this one so I just cut on the fold both the front and the back .
I will be making lots of these .
I did find the sizing came up big I cut a medium being busty but I had to take in a lot more than s small so next time I’ll cut a small size .
A four piece cut out such a easy deign with dalman sleeves so super quick too make with a lovely finish .
Really great easy instructions very detailed brilliant for beginners with easy to follow pics .

McCalls 7969, the question is which version do I make? Where have I been to not make the incredibly popular M7969 dress by McCalls before? I'm one of the rare sewers who hasn't made this pattern yet.

I made the dress in a heavy weight chiffon which was translucent, and so chose to line the dress.

It was a relatively quick make, which is always satisfying. Who does not love instant gratification when it comes to making a new item of clothing! This dress is easily made in a day or even afternoon depending on the version you choose.

The dress feels fabulous to wear! I had originally intended to make it as a casual summer dress. However, after lining it, it seems more appropriate to wear for slightly more formal occasions in the evening.

For a little more insight you can read more @ https://www.sewatelierm.com/mccalls-7969-the-questions-is-which-version-should-i-make/

I’ve always been a bit of a sucker for a paper bag waist so when this was released I snapped it straight up and got to sewing, since then I have made 3 more pairs, each one better than the last.

The instructions are excellent and the construction was super quick and easy, they are a really enjoyable project and it’s fun to see how the elastic shaped the waistband.

This would be the perfect beginner pattern for someone wanting to give trousers making a go because the instructions are so detailed and there are no tricky closures.

I made a pair of shorts and hacked them to have a drawstring closure with no elastic as I wanted some beach shorts and they turned out perfectly. Not only are you provided with loads of options but there are also loads of possibilities for hacking, some of which are included in the MN blog.

To sum up this is a perfect pattern that you will reach for again and again and definitely get your monies worth

As soon as this was released I could understand why it absolutely blew up in the sewing community. There aren’t actually that many co-ord sewing patterns out there but I know we’re always trying to make our own by Frankensteining patterns so it made sense this would instantly be a hit.

Of course like everyone else I was swept up into the hype, I had some beautiful viscose fabric from Rainbow Fabrics that I knew would be perfect. I was surprised by how quickly and easy this sewed up, because of the elastic waist on both the top and trousers there wasn’t too much fitting needed, although I will say I had to sew an invisible snap to the top as it didn’t offer as much coverage as I would have liked.

I love the finished result so much, not only is it one of the most comfortable sets in my wardrobe, they just look so perfect and summery. They make every summers day feel like a holiday.

This really is the perfect summer pattern, and I love that you have the option to mix and match, it gives me the clueless wardrobe vibes and I am really here for it!

I’ve yet to make the trouser version of this pattern, but I’ve sewn up the shorts version a few times and absolutely love them!

I really like that there is no side seam so they come together ridiculously quickly, and with no tricky fastenings this is an excellent beginners pattern.

The wide elastic waist makes them really comfy and the shorts are the perfect length of being cropped but not too short that it shows everyone everything.

This is my summer go to when I need a pair of shorts sewn up in less than an hour because I’m being rushed out the house by an impatient husband 😂