Curious about adding cut-outs to your handmade wardrobe? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that cut-out details don’t necessarily make you have to flash the flesh. There are a plethora of sewing patterns that offer lots of different takes on adding this detail to your handmade wardrobe. Whether you want to show just a peep […]
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We decided to do a deep dive into a sewing pattern that doesn’t need much of an introduction – the Paper Theory Zadie Jumpsuit. It’s reached iconic status in the sewing community and is a project that seems to be loved by all who make it. The Zadie Jumpsuit is also probably the most reviewed […]
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The weather is about to get warmer, the outdoor functions start stacking up and the garden parties begin. Whether you have a summer BBQ, picnic in the park party or street party planned, it’s handy to have a go-to garment to pop on to feel dressed for the occasion. We spotted a bit of a […]
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Sew the Trends is back for spring.. although it doesn’t feel particularly warm and spring-like just yet, it means we have a bit of time to crack on and start sewing before the warmer days arrive. So let’s see this as our chance to forge ahead as the days get longer. HURRAH! I Had a […]
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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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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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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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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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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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It’s been pretty hard to ignore that trouser patterns are HOT right now. We’ve seen indie release after indie release in the trouser department, so we’ve declared this the “season of the trouser“! If there was ever a time to try out sewing your own pair of trews, this is it! We’re rounding up some […]
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