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If you read my blog reviewing the new Simple Sew Cocoon Jacket a couple of months back then you might recall the crazy-big toile I made to start with. I didn’t want the fabric to go to waste and so eventually I went back to it to finish. Because it’s a checked fabric I had cut it carefully to match even though …
The simple shape of the Nancy dress appealed to me as I have a good few special occasion and summer dresses but not many for everyday wear in autumn and winter. The bust darts provide some shaping and there are no waist seams, which makes using prints or stripes easier too. The fabric is a medium weight printed Japanese …
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 …