The 70s are having a revival in the fashion world at the moment, which means wider trouser hems are in! (Woohoo!) For my latest Simple Sew project, Faye made the Palazzo Trousers pattern which are a clean looking, smooth fronted very flared trouser.
The Wardrobe Architect’s Chelsea Collection Blouse
I’ve made the Chelsea Collection blouse before, I sewed it up as per the instructions and immediately loved the collar and the fit. I decided to make a new one and change it slightly to have a button back fastening. The fabric I used was kindly provided by Doughty’s and is their RST Cotton Tencil Soft Denim Chambray. It’s a …
Appleby Makes’ Batwing dress
Hello again. I’m back, but this time with a slightly seasonally inappropriate make, but I love it anyway. In May I made the Batwing dress (you can find the pattern here), which being made from a sweater-knit fabric, I didn’t think I was going to get much wear from. I was wrong! The spring wasn’t up to much was it …
Fayeraysews’ Juliette tie-back blouse
You know those occasions where you have to dress smart-casual (what does that even mean?!), and you opt for the reliable “jeans and a nice top”? Well… this pattern might just be perfect for those moments! It’s sooo comfortable, and effortlessly stylish; and even better, really quick to make! I went with my instinct and made the top in a …