I absolutely adored this make - the lovely pattern and simple but good instructions, the fantastic attention to detail and the absolutely beautiful finished article. Highly recommended!
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This pattern seems intimidating but once you get stuck in it's easy enough to put together. I've made two versions - one in denim and one in baby cord. I always get compliments on them, it's such a flattering shape.

The tricky bit is the bottom of the button placket; my first one came out ok and the second one came out great. I didn't make any adjustments, I would say it's on the shorter side which I quite like, but you might want to length it if you prefer longer.

I topstitched one and didn't on the cord version and it's fine. I also skip through the instructions, assembling both the skirt and top at the same time rather than skirt then top, which really speeds up the process. You can sew up multiple panels, press and topstitch in batches.

All in all a great pattern, not much like it and it's a relatively easy sew aside from the placket. I'll be making more!

Finally got round to making this amazing blouse. Easy to follow instructions but like previous reviewer, found an amazing step by step video which helped too. Had to reduce arm length by 4" as I'm only 5'1". Very happy with it and looking forward d to making another!

I can't believe I put off making the Lane Pants for so long! I already had wide legged trousers so avoided buying the pattern for so long and didn't want to just jump on the hype bandwagon. BUT I finally gave in and bought it and can now confirm yes its a great pattern :-)

I had an Pinterest image of a pair of black drawstring trousers that I wanted to recreate and the Lane Pants have worked perfectly. I made the size based on my hip measurement but I tapered the legs (outside and inside seams) down by a good few sizes as with the fabric being a denim I didn't want as much fullness. I also added a bit to the back rise to give me a bit of room in the rear!

The pattern instructions are great, I love the pocket construction and can see many more pairs of Lane Pants being made (I have another pair cut out waiting to be sewn up)

So if in doubt yes get this pattern!!!

I've been sewing for about a month now, and this pattern was very easy to follow and definitely beginner friendly. I ended up making the top version and it turned out so darling.

I have made this shirt twice now, once in denim and once in linen. Both are beautiful. The boxy fit is just perfect, and the instructions are very well done. This was my first time doing felled seams, and it was worth the effort!

I loved making this skirt. It was so satisfying to take a length of fabric and all the pleats as marked on the pattern fitted onto the waistband. It was easy and quick to make.
I made it from a light Liberty viscose and it hangs very nicely.
I made one change to the detailed and clear pattern instructions, which was to pleat the skirt onto the interfaced waistband piece rather than the uninterfaced piece because this way it as more stable when working with a light fabric.
You can make it reversible but my fabric was one-sided so I didn't do this. You can also get adventurous with the pleats.

This is a simple make and really stylish top/jacket. I like the fact it is cropped so that you could see the waistline of a dress/ trousers underneath. I used a curtain remnant for this initial mock up but it turned out very smart and I might wear it to a wedding! I like that using the Youtube video allowed me and the maker to share the sewing without having a shared language

I love this blouse. This is my first one, it won’t be my last. To cap it all, it so on trend for summer ‘26.

Enjoyed making this reversible, quilted jacket toile(!) from Madswick. I lengthened it a little, NB don't forget to lengthen button plackets if you do this. Sometimes found the seam allowance for the binding too large to enable you to fold the strip over properly. Would recommend using pre-quilted fabric, I did my own. It took ages. Also making the bias strip takes quite a long time and a lot of fabric even doing the triangles/loop technique. Vertical quilting lines would have meant less pattern matching. BUT I'm really pleased with the result and will wear it loads. Now onto the Indian block print version!

Oversized shirt pattern. I made up in Virgin White linen from M&M and added embroidery as it was a little see through and to emulate this season's embroidered shirts from Toast. I replaced the 2 piece collar and stand with the one from the Ottoline jacket.

This pattern was incredible, such a stunning cut and I love how many options provided. Will be making another

Long time since I made pyjamas!
Liberty print Tana Lawn. Heaven alone knows how long I've had the fabric. Went together nicely. Watched the You Tube which helped. Pockets are perhaps overlarge for nightwear but who knows ? Now going to make pattern up for my daughter...

Bought the seersucker fabric from Merchant and Mills in 2020. Finally made this last week....... Went together easily. Have made it before so knew sizing was fine.

I made this for my daughter and she loves it! It’s really comfy and lightweight and folds up tightly when you need to pack it away.

It was a really simple sew and came together really quickly.
My daughter wears it all the time, it’s the first she reaches for.