I’ve been eyeing this pattern for a while but put it off because I kept thinking, I can draft this myself. But I’m also a very lazy sewist so finally bit the bullet and got the pattern.
I’m so glad I did, not only did it save me a tonne of work but it’s actually really well drafted to have a very flattering fit.
Obviously there’s a lot of gathering which can be tedious but I love the finished result and I will be making more!

I’ve had fabric cut out for this pattern and sat on my desk for over a month now, I finally got around to sewing them the other day and now I want to make loads more.

I loved how easy they were to sew, and I always appreciate a 5/8” seam allowance because I love a French seam.

I used this orange linen and it was a dream to sew and press. The instructions are great, very clear and easy to follow and I love the shape of the curved side seam.
I already have fabric put aside to make 2 more pairs.

I made the peplum top with wide ties and I love it even more than expected. The instructions were clear and the steps easy to follow.
The neckline and arm finishes are really neat and it sewed up pretty quickly.
I would recommend this for beginners and advanced sewist an alike, and I love that there are options with this pattern so you definitely get your monies worth.

Making this bag was a challenge for my old beginner sewing machine but I’m so glad that I wrestled with the many layers as it turned out beautifully and is my perfect new work bag!

The binding on the lining was probably the hardest part for me but I was also daunted by the draw your own pattern piece approach. I needn’t have worried as the gusset fit absolutely perfectly with the main panels.

The bag is beautiful, inside and out!

I have truly come to love Vivian Shao Chen’s aesthetic. This dress is perfect for our hot and humid Maryland summers, and I love how many options are included — especially the sleeve and top expansion. I’m already thinking about trying this in a very lightweight cotton as a nightgown, and I’d also love to make the top version with the sleeves.
Vivian’s patterns are so clear, thoughtfully drafted, and easy to understand. It is genuinely a joy to sew her designs. I also have five Laurence tops that I’ll be sharing soon because they are just as versatile and wearable.
I would say this pattern is very approachable for a confident beginner. The only part that may feel intimidating at first is the buttonholes, but the instructions make the process much less daunting. This is Merchant and Mills linen.

I'm very new to sewing, but absolutely loved making these trousers. Instructions were clear and easy to follow and I love all the new skills I'm learning.

Made mine in a viscose linen jersey which gave a lovely drape. Super simple to make! I think I would prefer if the bodice was just a tad narrower as it is really quite wide in the body, but that's just the style of top I guess.

Lovely pattern - super easy and quick to make up and i can see lots of potential for summer dresses and cosy winter dresses for wearing over long sleeves and tights.

I've liked the look of the Hampton dress for a while, and I'm glad that I finally got around to making one!

It's not the quickest project due to all the shirtdress/design features, but I enjoyed gradually working through the steps and watching my dress come together.

The instructions are fairly brief, but I found them easy to follow (although I have made a few shirtdresses before so was familiar with most of the steps). The diagrams are OK as an accompaniment to the written instructions, but they wouldn't be thorough enough to use without the written instructions.

I made the size recommended for my bust measurement. My waist and hips should technically be the next size up, but I could tell from the finished garment measurements that there was no need to blend between sizes.

The only adjustment I made was to take a small wedge out of the bodice side seams because they were gaping a bit under my arms.

I'm happy with the fit – it's got shape, but is still very comfortable.

The fabric I used is a printed chambray, which I think is a really good choice for this pattern.

There are more details and photos on my blog here: https://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.com/2026/06/style-arc-hampton-woven-dress.html

Oh how I love this blouse! I made it in a very lightweight Indian cotton which is perfect for it. I sized down one. I find the back a bodice over-loose, so I will reduce that piece a little more for my next one. It is a joy to wear, so there will be more.

I made this dress out of a Star Wars Duvet cover for Glastonbury festival - it was a last minute make and it was quick and easy to sew up. I LOVE fibers mood, the designs are edgy and stylish and the instructions are always great to follow. Some of the best written instructions out there. The dress was fun to wear and I’m going to make another one this summer.

One tiny adjustment is I’ll use elastic in the sleeve cuffs as the fixed ones seem to be an awkward height on my arms and my elbows catch in them (does that even make sense?!) elastic would solve this and make them a little more comfy but this is just a personal preference nothing wrong with the pattern. I made a small and it was true to size.

I made the top version in a loose weaved embroidered cotton and was delighted to find I had matching buttons already in my stash. The instructions were excellent (albeit they have chosen a very small font and diagrams, aesthetically pleasing, but bigger would have been clearer), the pieces matched well and the pattern pieces were clear about how to lay them out.
I do wish they did a sew-along video as I find that a useful check, but I managed fine.
This was my first M&M pattern and it's not a style I would usually wear, I tend to prefer tops I can tuck in, but I really liked the final look. I normally buy 16/18 in the shops and this was true to size - admittedly it's a wide fit around the waist but it fits well across the shoulders.
I would definitely make more from M&M based on this experience.

The Daisy dress by Tammy Handmade is such a lovely pattern. I made mine in a cotton lawn and it will be so nice to wear in hot weather.

It comes with multiple strap options or puff sleeves, two skirt length options and a choice of a shirred back panel or elastic channels. The lined bodice has princess seams and the skirt can also be lined (I didn't). The pattern also has cup options which is very handy.

Instructions were great and it would be a good beginner pattern and a fun intro to shirring (Tammy gives fab instructions for this).

A more detailed review can be found on my Minerva profile (Emmsy Sews) as the fabric was gifted for review (I bought the pattern)

Great for beginner sewists! Lovely simple pattern, just take your time and it all comes together beautifully. I made one with a tie but there is also an option for elastic.

I have made the Vetiver top several times but this is my first time with the expansion details of Peter Pan collar and long sleeves. It works beautifully and I didn't make any alterations. Just waiting for buttons.

Made in a light linen from Sew Me Sunshine, London, UK.