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Top 10 patterns, Trends

Capsule Wardrobe: Early Spring

This is the next instalment in our blog series where we choose seven fantastic items for spring. All the patterns can be worn together and are interchangeable. I’ve created a video where I talk through them all and how they can be worn together. Although it’s currently snowing outside apparently we are now in Spring! […]

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Woman wearing the Lisa Blouse sewing pattern from Vikisews on The Fold Line. An blouse pattern made in gauze, textured viscose, silk, artificial silk, chiffon, batiste, or organza fabrics, featuring a straight-cut, front and back yokes with gathers, wide front placket with buttons and rouleau loops, stand collar, long three-piece set-in sleeves, shoulder and cuff gathers, wide cuff with button and rouleau loop fastening, and is hip-length.
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Romantic Blouse Sewing Patterns for Your Spring Wardrobe

Blouses are probably one of my favourite things to sew. They slot into your wardrobe so easily and can be styled in lots of different ways. From date nights to casual Saturday strolls, they make you feel put together. Romantic blouses seem to be popping up a lot in the sewing world. The flowy sleeves […]

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Women wearing the Avenir Jumpsuit sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company on The Fold Line. A jumpsuit pattern made in linen, rayon or challis fabrics, featuring long billowy sleeves or short sleeves, wide legs, elastic gathers the square neck and waistline, and relaxed fit.
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Top 10 Jumpsuits to Sew for Spring

Jumpsuits have secured their place in many makers’ wardrobes as they are a rather clever garment to own. A jumpsuit is an entire outfit. You can forego planning what goes with what, throw on a jumpsuit and some accessories and you are done. There are so many styles of jumpsuits to consider – and so […]

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Woman wearing the Unisex Ilford Jacket sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company on The Fold Line. A jacket pattern made in light to heavyweight woven fabrics, featuring drop shoulders, placket sleeve with cuff, patch pockets, button front closure and hip length finish.
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The Shortlist: Jackets, Jackets, Jackets!

A few days of blue skies, lighter evenings, and daffodils can only mean one thing.. spring is on its way. A hopeful time of year as the garden starts to come alive. I don’t know about you but I’m sick of the sight of my winter coats and I start dreaming of jacket weather. I […]

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Zero Waste Sewing Patterns

Have you discovered zero-waste sewing yet? It has been a hot topic with sewists for some time now, with loads of stitchers giving it a go to see what all the fuss is about. So what is zero waste pattern cutting? Well, it’s a bit like a puzzle that strategically plans your pattern pieces, so […]

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Woman wearing the Bert Knit Top sewing pattern from Style Arc on The Fold Line. A knit top pattern made in unbrushed fleece, fleece or rugby fabrics, featuring a dropped shoulder line, deep armhole, polo style collar and button tab, long sleeves with a slight balloon shape, collar, tab, cuffs and hem band in ribbing.
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Trending: Pullover Sweaters

Have you spotted that pull-over sweaters keep popping up all over the high street? They are a cool take on a comfy jumper that will update winter and spring outfits with a double dose of warmth. We are always keeping our eyes peeled for trends that translate into sewing patterns and I’ve seen lots of […]

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Capsule Wardrobe: Winter

This is the first in our blog series where we have created a capsule wardrobe using eight patterns. All the patterns can be worn together and are interchangeable. I’ve created a video where I talk through all the patterns and how they can be worn together. As we are deep into winter this is very […]

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Designers to Discover in 2023

As the sewing world expands, new indie designers pop up with innovative designs and concepts that we just love to hunt out and share. We’ve got a wealth of indie pattern designers just waiting to be discovered in the shop, but if you want a place to start we’ve got a handful we want to share […]

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Woman wearing the Saguaro Set sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company on The Fold Line. A trouser and top pattern made in linen, rayon, tencel, silk or cottons fabrics, featuring trousers with wide legs, relaxed fit, pockets, elasticated waist with drawstring. The top has a plunging V neckline with tie closure, elbow length sleeves, cropped length and relaxed fit.
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Most Popular New Pattern Releases of 2022

As 2022 is about to come to a close, we have been nosing at which indie pattern releases have been the most popular with you all this year. We were so intrigued to see what made it into the top ten and to remind ourselves of how many fab indie patterns we intended to make, […]

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Woman wearing the Bert Knit Top sewing pattern from Style Arc on The Fold Line. A knit top pattern made in unbrushed fleece, fleece or rugby fabrics, featuring a dropped shoulder line, deep armhole, polo style collar and button tab, long sleeves with a slight balloon shape, collar, tab, cuffs and hem band in ribbing.
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Trending: Sweater Weather

Is anyone else feeling a little chilly this week or is it just me? The festive season is upon us, perhaps you are thinking of a handmade Christmas Jumper? Or maybe you need something super cosy to stay home and sew in? Or just need something to give your wardrobe a lift? Fear, not team […]

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