This is a great pattern. Easy to follow and with many options. I made the hip length with straight sleeves in cotton lawn. Didn’t have to unpick any stitches as it was so straight forward. My husband really loves it too. Will definitely be making again.
The Chanterelle pants are an absolute winner! Sewing instructions very clear. The big pockets and the fit is perfect! Am I going to make more than one pair! Definitely!
I made a toile and ended up taking some length out of the wrap and adding some length to the skirt and sleeves. It’s true to size, although the bodice does have a more drapey, boho style with a slightly dropped sleeve. Really happy with my finished dress.
These work really well for most ties and straps. On some widths and some fabrics it can be trickier, but it’s definitely easier than using a safety pin.
Great pins for sewing with fabrics like viscose.
The instructions for this shirt dress (both the written and Youtube sew-along) were very indepth and easy to follow. As I hadn't made this pattern before, I made a toile. I used the correct size for my measurements but the end result was huge. I know it's designed to be oversized but this was way too big, at least for my liking. I went down 2 sizes and, while it was still oversized, I didn't feel like I was being swamped in fabric. I was very pleased with the end result and will definately buy patterns from Juliana Martejevs again but I will always check the sizing first
I have made two of these tops now, one in cotton lawn and one in viscose challis, and I love both of them. I found the top very easy to make. The instructions were good and the sizing came out as expected. There weren’t any fitting issues as it is quite a loose style. The ties do turn out quite long and thin so I recut this pattern piece to make them shorter and wider for the viscose version as I thought it would be too fiddly otherwise. I also stitched some ribbon into the shoulder seam for the viscose top to prevent it stretching out. Already had some compliments on both tops!
I would describe myself as an intermediate sewer, having 5 years of sewing under my belt, and a number of pairs of trousers/shorts/zip flys to feel relatively confident, however I struggled with this pattern. I like the bones; the trousers fit well and I like the design, but I found the instructions unnecessarily complicated, especially the fly and waistband. The hand drawn illustrations were sometimes confusing (not literal enough for me!), and I could find no instructions on how best to finish the hem. This is something I can obviously do myself, but it seems strange to not mention the hemming at all. I am left with trousers that I like, but do not love, and am unlikely to make them again due to the frustration of the process. I would not recommend this pattern to anyone who isn’t confident enough to go off piste a little and lean on their own knowledge, which I think is what was needed here.
A straightforward make once cutting out done! I used a stripe fabric which required some precise positioning but the pattern layout helped; also extended length by 10cm to make it longer. The neckline is quite unusual and diagrams do not show how to attach facing on top so a certain amount of fiddling required! Otherwise pleased with finished make!
I'm super happy with how this turned out and I'll definitely be making it again. I might attempt a small bust adjustment on the long tailed bodice pieces and I already have plans to adapt the pattern to have a skirt rather than pants to make a tunic dress. But overall, I love it just as it is!
I made one for my daughter and one for myself. This is the best garment I have ever made. The instructions were clear, my seaming was perfect. The finished garment measurements are accurate. I think I'll make a few more. Maybe donate all my other clothes. Haha.
Lovely pattern and easy to follow instructions. However, I found the sizing inaccurate, the size 12 was far too small and had to size up to a 16 to be able to get the measurements for the printed suggested size 12
This is my second Edie top as I love this patternand always get compliments when I wear the blue version. I made a size 12 but added 11cm to the hem this time. This is in Merchant & Mills Whisper ikat cotton.
This is really the classic shirt that your wardrobe is lacking. It has a great cut which looks very flattering. It has all the classic details including a high cut side which makes it comfortable if you like to have your hands in your pockets.
I bought this with the shirt making workshop which shows The Overshirt, so some details are different, but many of the techniques demonstrated are relevant for this shirt too.
So disappointed. Opened the packaging to discover you had to trace the pattern pieces from the enclosed sheet as they’re overlaid and printed on both sides. Will not be purchasing this brand again
This is a well-written pattern. The instructions provide clear, concise directions. The measurements on the suggested size chart are actually consistent with the finished garment size measurements! I almost cried of joy when I saw that! Also, it fit me like a glove. No major alterations were needed. This is only after one toile of it!
My first lined jacket…great support from the Wardrobe By Me accompanying video. I made this in a thick springy wool, which resulted in the cosiest jacket ever…but needed a fair bit of manhandling, not to mention pattern matching for the checks - would love to make again in a plain canvas for an easier life. Instructions were clear, I found it a straightforward make…was overwhelmed at first by the prospect of lining it (and all the pieces involved) but took it step by step and it came together without any hitches. Had a slight dread over the huge zip…but again, watching the video really helped.
Great little tool for ensuring you get the perfect point on corners, collars etc. Great M&M quality tool. I will use this often to ensure I get a professional finish.
The Nell dress is very loose fitting, so I chose my size based on the finished measurements. It came together very easily and is an easy to wear loose fitting dress
Full disclaimer - I bought this pattern just for the jeans, I haven't made the top.
My daughter wanted some wide legs jeans and these were just the thing. The proportions are just right and they fit perfectly with no adjustments required, having said that I did use the pocket construction from M&M Heroine jeans as I preferred to have some deeper pockets.
As is sometimes the case with commercial sewing patterns the instructions were vague to say the least. I couldn't make head nor tail of how the zip was supposed to go so again I turned to the Heroine pattern instructions in order to create the fly and insert the zipper.
As I said, I'm really happy with how they turned out (as is my daughter, more importantly) but if you haven't made jeans before you might struggle with the instructions.
