Please let me introduce one of the newest ladies in the Simple Sew pattern line-up – Tara! The pattern has a very sixties feel to it with a fitted bodice and pleated empire line skirt. I made view B in a size 8, and only had to make minor adjustments. I found that the bust apex landed in the wrong …
Appleby Makes’ Miranda T-shirt
Did you take part in Me Made May? I did, and one thing it taught me (apart from the fact that I have too many clothes) is that I reach for T-shirts more than any other garment. So, when it was time for the Simple Sew bloggers to choose their patterns for this month I got in there quick as …
Gabberdashery’s High Waisted VS Shannon Trousers mashup
Hello seamstresses! I’m going to start with the ending and a massive spoiler alert… I LOVE THIS MAKE! OK now back to the beginning… I have wanted some high waisted wide legged jeans for ages and I was determined to make them out of Simple Sew patterns so I started with the fabric and was so happy that Doughtys, our …
The Wardrobe Architect’s Classic Sweatshirt
I love a cosy sweatshirt so jumped at the chance to make the new Classic Sweatshirt pattern. This is a raglan sleeved sweatshirt that comes in two lengths. It has contrast ribbed cuffing and a loose, boxy fit. I chose to make the longer version and it’s such a snuggly length, it came out a lot longer than I was …