Simple Sew Patterns Blogging Network
There has been a recent movement on social media towards sewing more party frocks and garments that get us excited about sewing (#sewfrosting on Instagram), and this dress certainly fits the bill! I made view B with a gathered skirt in a size 8, and made a couple of adjustments. I found that the bust apex landed in the wrong …
I first came across the Juliette blouse when a few of us were asked to test the pattern, not long after I’d joined the blogger team. I made my test version in silk crepe de chine, which my mother-in-law had given to me. It was lovely fabric (although very challenging to cut and sew) but just not my colour, so …
This month’s make is the Simple Sew Kimono Dress, except that it is not going to be a dress. The Kimono dress is a wrap style dress with a large tie at the waist. When we were asked for fabric and pattern choices for this make we were in the midst of an extremely hot summer and I had been …
I have been wanting to make the Kimono dress for a while now, it looks so simple and elegant and I’ve seen some great versions around. Doughtys sent me some beautiful cotton lawn to make it. The colour and print are perfect for this time of year and for making it more wearable for work. I made a mistake when …