I made this for my 7-month-old granddaughter last month and it turned out so well I am already halfway through a second one. The pattern is perfect,well-sized and really clear instructions and the print at home worked perfectly. Easy to make but unusual and looks fabulous. My first pattern from Poppy and Jazz but definitely not my last.
So many problems with the fit of the playsuit, I wish I had just made a toile and then I could have skipped making it altogether. I would highly suggest making one if you are considering the playsuit or jumpsuit version. I never do because measurements have always been enough for me to modify the pattern pieces if I need to.
When I finished the playsuit it was so awkward to climb into. I also could barely get it onto my dress form even with the shoulders collapsed. After struggling to put it on it fit pretty good on my body if I just stood still.
But I had no room in the crotch to raise my arms up to get the top on from behind and the crotch pulled if I sat down. I checked beforehand to see if I needed to lengthen the torso but everything was in the right place and the ease in the crotch seemed good, which was still true of the finished garment. The crotch was sitting about an 3 cm below my own. I thought afterwards to check the pattern pieces against my pants block and lo and behold 4 cm were missing from the crotch EXTENSION vs my block. I cut the Veronica playsuit in the size suggested according to my measurements and the amount of ease required in the finished piece. I didn't check the crotch extension because I've never had to. My pants block has no modifications to the crotch so I'm not sure why the playsuit crotch is drafted so narrow front to back.
I ended up opening the inner leg seams and inserting a strip of extra fabric to get more space and it did fix the pulling while sitting down. So now the playsuit is comfortable to wear and move around in except it is still a bit of a struggle to get on and off. The fitted shoulders of the top don't stand a chance against being attached to pants, not when you have to reach behind you to put your arms in the armholes and then you can't lift them over your head to drop the garment on. This is something that probably should have been solved at the sample stage. A back zip would have made more sense for entry.
It's such a shame that it's a struggle to get on and off because I do really like the look of the finished playsuit and the rayon twill I used looks really sharp. I just know I'm never gonna reach for it in my closet when I have clothes that are much easier to wear.
All of that is to say don't do what I did. Make a toile and decide for yourself if it works for your body.
I've made three versions of this dress now. I absolutely love it. The construction is great and the result is a flattering fit. I base all of my sewing off the finished garment sizing and making this in a 12 is bang on. I've just finished a winter version in a fine corduroy and on my first wear I've already received compliments from strangers. I can't rate it highly enough.
These were a joy to make and easy to customize for my slightly smaller waist. I tried the pleated option but adjusted to the front darts for a cleaner look. I will make them again and maybe add a front pocket or two.
I did all the pockets. I think the instructions are great, however i wish the indtructions were a bit more forward looking - it is extremely fiddly to install a magnet closure after sewing down the facings, for instace. Doing this at an earlier step is crucial, would recommend doing it right after underdtitching said lining. I also added a msgnet closure to the device pocket, and i would recommend doing that as step 1 of the whole bag.
Outer fabric from Almedahls. Whole bag cost me sbout 110 pounds.
I purchased this to make my grandson a shirt. It gets some stars because finding a basic male/unisex polo was difficult. However the pattern and instructions were disappointing. I am an experienced seamstress so I was able to "figure" things out but a beginning sewer would have difficulty.
-The pdf was of poor quality. The XXS size has ill defined lines and in general things on the pattern did not line up well
-The instructions were incomplete on page Step 6, page 4
-The placket instructions and pictures were confusing. The video helped but having to read and watch at the same time was frustrating. Overall a video should not be needed but if done should be easier to watch and listen to.
-Again, I am an experienced sewist so I know techniques of stay stitching etc. but I feel these should be included as I see them in other patterns
-Generally patterns have the dark color for the right side of the fabric and light for the wrong side. I found it confusing that it was the opposite in this pattern.
I was able to finish a cute polo for my grandson and will probably use the pattern again but only because I am able to fill in the gaps of the pattern.
I have made five versions of this dress, it is adaptable, and gets you wonderful compliments. The pockets re too shallow and the shoulders are too wide but easy enough to adapt with practice.
Bought for a friend, I find the paper a bit too think for pattern cutting.
I used my measurements and compared to finished garment measurements for a good fit, but had to take 18cm off the bodice.
One of the first times I have use the copy shop and I will never home print a PDF pattern again. The paper is a little thick but it comes in a nice big envelop so you can write the pattern details and keep all the cut pieces together.
I'm so pleased that Elbe Textiles are now available on the Fold Line. I've long admired this designer and I tried the Townsend Shirt earlier this year and absolutely love it. It is an original design with a fun construction and clear and supportive instructions. I made my version in a cotton block print which I think was a great fabric choice for this pattern. I would say that fabric choice is very important for this one. I made a first version in a viscose and found it too floppy and the lovely structure got lost, however a lightweight cotton worked a treat. There is a hack on the Elbe Textiles blog about how to create a dress from this pattern (it is not just a case of lengthening the pattern pieces due to the unusual drafting) and it is the summer dress pattern I am most looking forward to trying. I have also added the Cornell Shirt to my wish list. Yay for Elbe Textiles!
I've always liked the look of the Orbit bag, and I'm glad that I finally got around to making one!
I used the plain fabric version, and embroidered the front of my bag with a cherry pattern (from Bloom and Floss on Etsy). I came up with the idea after realising that Orbit's circular shape would be perfect for showing off embroidery patterns, which are often designed for circular hoops.
The instructions are very thorough. If you've never done any patchwork or quilting before, they'll tell you everything you need to know.
My outer fabric was a lightweight denim – I think it looks great with the embroidery and as the finished bag, but it made the sewing process a bit tricky because some of my seams were quite bulky. If I make another Orbit, I'd stick to quilting cotton or similar weight fabrics to make life easier.
I'd definitely recommend the Orbit pattern, and I enjoyed sewing my bag!
There are more details and photos on my blog here: https://nightingaleanddolittle.blogspot.com/2026/06/embroidered-helens-closet-orbit-bag.html
...they all tear under the arm before too long. I thought it was a maker error the first time it happened, and was very careful not to cut notches too deep the second time around. But there's still a hole developing under the arm in my new one :-( So I am led to conclude that these grown-on sleeves just don't have the ease to deal with normal life stuff. Set-in sleeves seem to last better.
I bought this to make for my 11-year-old daughter, who is not large. This is good, because she was still apparently the *middle size* of the range. How it fits adults I have no idea. So do check carefully that you'll fit this pattern before buying.
There's an error on the first page of the instructions in English where there are some instructions missing, but once you realise this you can machine translate the page to get the missing instructions.
Otherwise you just have to trust the instructions (the pictures help a lot here) as sometimes what they're telling you to do seemed odd to me. But it worked out nicely and my daughter is happy with her skirt!
First the good bits: my daughter loves her new blouse. Sewing the pintucks on a rectangle of fabric *then* cutting out the fronts is genius and much easier and neater than it would otherwise have been!
The bad bits: there is no mention of interfacing anywhere, except at the point in the pattern where you are suddenly instructed to apply it! No indication it will be needed, no instructions on how big to cut it, bizarre! Obviously I had interfacing on hand so I could wing it, but it was very strange. Then when you need to set in the sleeves, there is no mention of sewing any gathering stitches! Well, I checked and of course you did need to ease the sleeve cap in so I sewed some gathering stitches as usual and eased it in. But if this had been my first time sewing set-in sleeves I would have been mystified about why it wasn't working!
A note: the "collar" and "cuffs" are binding. Once I realised this I could just apply them in the way I usually apply bias binding and it got much easier.
I made the Cloak length with a hood (naturally) in size 7-12 for my 11-year-old. It was just big enough for her, though the arm slits were a little small. That said, she loves it! As ever from Waves and Wild the instructions were great and this sewed up easily.
I've just finished my fourth pair of Bisque trousers. I've now made all the versions: shorts (not pictured), tapered and straight, all from linen or linen blends, and I have loved making and wearing all of them. With the shorts, I made a size 14 with no modifications, as a wearable toile and the fit was perfect, whereas I usually have to lengthen the crotch and/or grade sizes from waist to hip. It's the perfect trouser for me because the wide elastic waistband is secure and comfortable, but the pocket detail, back darts and front pleats add a sense of relaxed tailoring, which I like - they have a bit of style! Very enjoyable to sew - the instructions are crisp and clear, and the pocket construction is particularly satisfying (for heavier fabrics , you sew a pocket bearer from the main fabric and a lighter lining, which avoids excess bulk at the waist). The pockets are deep, roomy and neatly finished with a french seam. I can't recommend this pattern enough and am already looking forward to making a needle cord version for AW26!
I had high hopes for this pattern and it didn't disappoint! The instructions are excellent and very detailed. For me the bust is little bit roomy (I'm a B cup) so i would reduce the fabric in that area next time but other than that the fit is perfect.
This is a lovely top and on trend this summer with its short style. Instructions are easy to follow and professional, the finish is great giving it a shop-bought look. I used a yarn dyed cotton check fabric from Good Fabric.
I made the dress in a striped cotton shirting with some modifications. I lengthened it by 8 inches so it hit below the knee and omitted the sleeves and finished the armholes with binding instead. It took quite a long time to finish because of the french seams but the finish is really nice. The inseam pockets were also done it a way I've never seen before but weren't too hard to figure out. Overall I'm very pleased with my new dress and love the way it plays with striped pattern.
I love the flexability this pattern offers, great for me as i start getting back into sewing! I will say as a fuller busted woman I needed to size up to get the fit i really wanted
