I am not experienced with using light fabrics but found the instructions clear and the tips for sewing on the bias very helpful. Made a toile for my daughter.... very wearable although I may lengthen the straps to drop the whole thing. She is 179 cm tall, so needed length added to get to upper calf length.
This blouse is beautiful. It’s flattering and simple enough for everyday while being detailed enough to feel special. I had to make a fairly large broad-back adjustment but other than that the fit was fine. The instructions were fairly clear apart from a couple of places but I suspect that might have been a translation issue and didn’t cause me any real trouble. I have now made two of these and will definitely make more!
Just made a top using this pattern, no issues with a pattern or instructions. I'm going to make a few more with a different sleeves option amd fabric
Fun quick project. I used a heavier weight cotton and it was difficult to get the hem right on the armhole (although I am a beginner so it may have just been me). I think with linen it would be beautiful.
I made this a few months ago but have just got round to writing the review. We were going out for our Christmas meal with friends and, f course I had nothing to wear. I had this pattern already and some stretch velour from G&G sodecided it would be appropriate. Being stretch, the fit was easy as there was plenty of latitude but I had no idea it would come together as quickly and as easily as it did. I was almost tempted to forego the meal and stay at hiome to make another one instead. A great pattern.
Easy make jacket. Be careful to follow your measurements and the finished garment measurements. I found arms arm slim. You may want to adjust for more ease for wearing over today’s tops’ sleeves.
I bought this pattern as my husband was struggling to find basic shorts (that weren't overpriced branded sportswear) for home yoga/workouts.
I made a test pair from some bottle green cotton/poly that a friend had passed on, it's stretchy but not very.
I projected the pattern onto my fabric without an issue opting for the shorter inside leg. I omitted the patch pocket(s).
The pattern was straightforward and the shorts came together quickly and were a success so I made another pair in a loopback sweat that I had in my stash.
I've made more pairs of these than I can count.
I've made them in chambray and voile/cotton lawn fabrics. For chambray pairs I use a cotton lawn for the waistband facing and for the pockets.
These are so great for summer and I've found them really comfy for travelling in too.
A member of my quilt guild produced an uncut length of vintage fabric and offered it up to anyone who could use it.
I decided that I'd love to make another boxy shirt but with long sleeves.
Pattern matching the pocket took a little bit of brain power and I'm glad I made the effort.
Made in a size 10, view B, with a curved hem.
I love the fabric and the shirt.
I picked up a number of pairs of jeans from my local freecycle group and used 3 pairs to make this jacket along with some vintage cotton fabric picked up at a car boot sale.
I quilted the exterior adding a layer of quilt wadding and cut a medium.
I added exterior and interior pockets and the jacket is reversible.
I bound using 1.75" wide strips from the lining fabric.
This is a warm jacket, I'd love it if it had a hood on it.
This is a pretty straightforward with different options along the way for pockets and pleats depending on how you want your finished bag to look and, I suppose, depending on your skill/confidence levels.
I added interior pockets: one patch pocket and a zip pocket.
I also added a lobster/trigger clip for my keys to the side of the patch pocket. I've used the bag a lot and still love it.
This is a beautiful dress and I will definitely be making more versions of it!
I'm 1.58m / 5'2" and made my first version with no alterations of the pattern although I did have to cut the ruffle pieces slightly shorter to fit on my narrow fabric piece (I was very pleased to get a size small of this dress out of 3m of 110cm wide lightweight screen printed cotton).
The sleeves are the perfect wrist length on me (they're definitely not as short as shown on the cover model) and the dress length is to just below my knees. I'm very happy with the fit. As others have said, the pattern would be easy to adapt for longer or shorter sleeves and skirt tiers, omitting the sleeve ruffles etc. which I will do on future projects.
The instructions are good and I followed the video tutorial.
For future versions I will probably combine steps like sewing all of the gathering stitches at once, folding and pressing all the hem/cuff pieces together etc. as that works better for me.
Overall I absolutely love this dress :)
Stevie is quick to sew and has potential for casual and more dressed up options. The pattern pieces and construction are simple.
I made a size 8/10 round neck version with a bit of additional length out of a ribbed jersey 85cm remnant. I'm sure I could have fit the v-neck version.
The style is cropped. I had seen a couple of reviews of 5'4" ladies - one saying she added and inch (2.5cm) to the length and was happy with the fit, and another saying that she will add 8cm to her next versions.
I'm 1.58m / 5'2" so I added around 5cm to the length which I thought was a decent average and it was also the perfect amount to use up all of that remnant length :) The fit is very good and the length feels quite natural. I will likely make another version in the intended cropped style.
Quick and satisfying!
Stevie is quick to sew and has potential for casual and more dressed up options. The pattern pieces and construction are simple.
I made a size 8/10 round neck version with a bit of additional length out of a ribbed jersey 85cm remnant. I'm sure I could have fit the v-neck version.
The style is cropped. I had seen a couple of reviews of 5'4" ladies - one saying she added and inch (2.5cm) to the length and was happy with the fit, and another saying that she will add 8cm to her next versions.
I'm 1.58m / 5'2" so I added around 5cm to the length which I thought was a decent average and it was also the perfect amount to use up all of that remnant length :) The fit is very good and the length feels quite natural. I will likely make another version in the intended cropped style.
Quick and satisfying!
This is a beautiful dress and I will definitely be making more versions of it!
I'm 1.58m / 5'2" and made my first version with no alterations of the pattern although I did have to cut the ruffle pieces slightly shorter to fit on my narrow fabric piece (I was very pleased to get a size small of this dress out of 3m of 110cm wide lightweight screen printed cotton).
The sleeves are the perfect wrist length on me (they're definitely not as short as shown on the cover model) and the dress length is to just below my knees. I'm very happy with the fit. As others have said, the pattern would be easy to adapt for longer or shorter sleeves and skirt tiers, omitting the sleeve ruffles etc. which I will do on future projects.
The instructions are good and I followed the video tutorial.
For future versions I will probably combine steps like sewing all of the gathering stitches at once, folding and pressing all the hem/cuff pieces together etc. as that works better for me.
Overall I absolutely love this dress :)
I was delighted to get this pattern in the 12 days of Christmas, I love it!
The pattern pieces are simple to cut out and the project comes together quickly and easily.
I made view A high back with facings, with the simple narrow hem option, in a pretty cotton lawn and it's so lovely.
I made a TATB Luella two tier skirt in the same fabric and they look great together :)
I'm 1.58m / 5'2" and didn't make any adjustments to the size 4 I made. The fit is very easy, the only adjustment I might make in the next version is to shorten the arm cuff elastics a bit so that the cuffs are a bit tighter but I am happy with the fit of my first version and this would be a very simple change to make.
A lovely pattern, I'm sure that I will make many more versions.
Returned from a trip to Sri Lanka with two batik sari lengths and these were my first make. I was able to cut so as to maximise placing of the yellow leaves and I used some of the blouse part of the length to make a short lining as the weave was quite open. Just a copy of the pattern and joined at the waist
It's a great pattern, with only the front and back pieces, ties and pockets with darts, side seams, waist binding and hems. The instructions for the waist binding are to cut a measured length which can be pieced from off cuts which is what I did. I also didn't notice that I should have cut four tie lengths which would have made them wider. That didn't matter. I French seamed throughout which may have made them a bit smaller.
There's a link to a video about tying them.
Mine don't cross over as much as some of the ones on the pattern models. They must be broom sticks.
I had pondered over this pattern as a dress for sometime. First I was unsure if it would suit me & also concerned it may be too difficult. After buying & printing & cutting out, I read reviews that it may be tight & difficult to follow. (I know I do things the wrong way round) I continued but did read the instructions carefully & followed slowly - again not my usual way.
The result. I love it. I made the dress in denim. Initially I thought it may be too stiff but did allow an easy sew as it was so structured. I love wearing the dress & have received many compliments on both the make & fit.
I have since made a second dress in a stretch denim using different coloured cotton for top stitching to note I do actually change my dress!!
I placed the button & loop lower as noted in reviews it may be high. On the second make I omitted the button & loop.
This is a beautiful make & as stated in other reviews the instructions need to be read & followed. I feel this may be made again looking for an alternative to denim to prevent this becoming my new uniform.
The Makers Atelier flared top, with the curve added and with flared sleeves. I made a size 14 with slight high round back adjustment which I am beginning to need. I used a boiled wool remnant from Fabric Godmother so made it what I think was the right way out and trimmed the seams as recommended and pictured in the instructions and illustrations. No issues with pattern or cutting - which can be on the grain with seams or on the fold. There are lots of other iterations. It took about an hour to adust the pattern and cut the large pieces and two hours to sew it this morning.
I made this skirt in a size E with a non stretch fabric, but when it came to the waist band, and maybe I cut it wrong though it was definitely the waist band on the E size, it would not fit over my hips >_< . I cut everything on the bias (I think I would consider myself a confident beginner having sewn clothing items for myself for a few years and followed other patterns) and followed the instructions but yeah the waist band did not fit. I cut it to add an extra panel but for some reason I didn't feel like the elastic channel and seam allowance were enough - I messed up attaching it for sure. Giving it 3 stars as I could make some changes and maybe make it work next time but I'm still not sure. For example I'd maybe expect the back panel of a skirt to be slightly bigger to accommodate ... your bum frankly! Even if you don't have much of one, but yeah the pattern pieces look exactly the same. As it already has positive reviews maybe this was my bad! Might try again.
My measurements are 77cm waist and 100cm hips.
I've never seen a collar drafted like this before! It's a very quick sew with good instructions and a great size range. I wanted this for so long and when I finally tried it it didn't disappoint! I love the worker vibes of this dress and I will be making it again for sure.
Lovely looking skirt. I was enthusiastic to start. Indescribably stressful lack of pocket information. Drawings are tiny, hard to follow, indecipherable. had to have a friend who is hugely experienced at dressmaking look at it, and even she was puzzled. Even now I've not got them in well and may have the plackets upside down. Neither the illustrations or the information give any clue. M&M have let themselves down on this pattern. I've made other patterns from them very successfully, but on The Shepherd, they need to employ an artist to redraw this section of their instruction book, Don't buy this unless you are VERY experienced. Online video's are unhelpful on these pockets. (I wonder why? Probably the content producers also had trouble but didn't like to say).
I have been searching for a barrel style trousers pattern for ages and these are brilliant. I found the instructions easy to follow and the construction very satisfying. I will be making many more pairs!
Always quality. Speedy delivery too.
