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from 3765 reviewsStraightforward, wearable tunic with volume sleeves. This is in vintage viyella rather than a slinky fabric, so I guess it looks more boxy than the TAL sytling. I faced the inner neck and cuffs with poplin, also the long tie (not shown). I used press fasteners at cuff and back and attached a loop at the back for the tie rather than do the button attachment in the pattern. Theirs is a really elegant solution but I shy away from making button holes. I would make this again.

My challenge was to use a sari petticoat that's been folded up in my closet for 30 plus years - love the colour and texture. The side ruffles I had to make a bit smaller. Fun top and I appreciate the Matchy vibe, cheerful and honest styling. Smock style still requires confidence from me with D cup. Another time I might lengthen it a smidge as I'm 170. With Chanterelle pants.

I'd been looking at this pattern for a while and when I saw a cow print denim version in Anthropologie I knew instantly this was the pattern to recreate it. I chose a leopard print denim, not sure exactly on weight but it's a medium weight probably around 8 or 9 oz. I wanted a wide short sleeve so used the sleeve from Atelier Brunette La Chemisette which i have made up several times and it fitted in perfectly. It's perfect for not so great British summer weather with leggings.

I enjoyed reading this book and was inspired to change all the cushion covers on my big sofa. I have made 4 covers, large and with the zip at the back. They are beautiful and the instructions were so easy for made to measure. I used stash fabric, a good quilting cotton plus a rustic linen mix and used the zips from the old covers. I love the new homely rustic look

My kid is going through a big cargo pants fashion moment and this pattern looked like it would really hit the spot. It has *all* the *pockets* - cargo pockets of course, but also a watch pocket, hammer loop, utility pocket etc. In fact the only issue I have is that the 'normal' pockets (front and back pockets) are a bit too small for my kid's preference, but it is a preference not an absolute view.
The sizing has a good range - I made the size 10 for my skinny teen but it goes up to size 16 which would certainly do well for a tall young adult. The legs are fairly straight rather than baggy though if I'd gone up a size it might have made them a bit wider as well. As it is the trousers look quite 'posh' according to my teen, perhaps a little smarter than some of their other cargoes!
The instructions were very thorough and clear, with photographs for every step. I really appreciated the fact it also advised about buttonhole elastic, that really makes a big improvement to have that option! Pity the pattern does not include seam allowances, which makes for an extra step and in my case may have laid me open to some errors - nothing serious but there were bits where I had to pause and think, because of where / how I'd added the seam allowance.
Beware of top-stitching with a thick fabric like I used (a sturdy twill) - I bent at least two needles. But it all looks awesome in the end so it was worth it!

A really easy quick sew that has great pattern instructions would be great for a first timer using jersey fabric. I have made a couple of these now and plan on making a sequin one for Christmas time.

This pattern was a quick make and easy to sew, the hardest challenge was handling the jersey but I have experience with that so didn’t daunt me at all. I thoroughly recommend this.

What a fabulous dress pattern such a very flattering look. Has great instructions the only small adjustment was to lower the first lot of channelling for the elastic.

Lovely pattern

The pattern was easy to follow and the instructions were helpful.

This is my second version of the Noella. This time using The Dreamer cotton fabric from Lewis & Irene. It's a very oversized shape so I cut the cropped version in an S everywhere except the length which I cut at XXXL. I cropped the sleeves by 15cm and extended by 6cm each side making the sleeves a more boxy shape. Really pleased with my make. Thanks again Fold Line for stocking Juliana Martejevs.

Not sewn anything in a couple of weeks , but needed a white top for today so last night I made up the Tessuti Myka top .
It is a boxy design however I cut a 12/14 and it was absolutely enormous. Re cut down to an 8 ( I’m normally a 14 ontop )
Love the simplicity of the pattern a very quick make ideal for beginners.
Love the dart detail on the sleeve and the sewn hem detail .
I made this in a white French Terry fabric .
You realise how well your sewing as come on in a few months I couldn’t ever get a stretch neckline right but really pleased with this

I liked the look of this blouse and the fact that it could be made in a variety of different fabrics. I bought a piece of very vibrant silkette fabric that wasn’t expensive and thought I’d do away with a toile and go for it. The pattern is relatively easy to sew and there is a video tutorial but the translation from the original french is a bit strange. I thought I’d bought the new updated pattern but wasn’t sure after the video if I had the old pattern or the new,
The blouse came together well but I totally missed the piping step which I will do on the next one. The blouse has a high neck and I think next time I’ll lower it at the front, it was just a little high for me. I like the fact the blouse is relatively fitted but not tight. My fabric had zero give in it and frayed quite a bit so that added a challenge.

I really enjoyed making these trousers, not only are they ridiculously comfy to wear but the process was also really enjoyable.
I haven’t worked with stable knits much, I used a ponte Roma and it was a joy to work with, it handled beautifully and kept its structure once sewn.
The instructions are very clear and easy to follow and the pattern fits perfectly straight out of the pattern, the only adjustments I had to make were to shorten it for my 5’2” height. The stripe reminds me of 90s trousers and it’s such a fun nostalgic throwback.
I really recommend this pattern, I’ve already worn mine so much since making them and I’m already planning another pair.

Very easy to make, instructions were very clear, the only thing that I would say is that (at least on the size 10) on the back side panels of the dress the pocket markers are only 13cm apart from one another when they should be 15cm apart, it's an easy enough fix but I was a little confused and thought I had done something wrong at first.

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