Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Pattern Review”
It’s that time of year again when we are trying to stay cosy or keep up with fitness new year’s resolutions. For this months’ Simple Sew make, I sewed up the Classic Sweatshirt which certainly fits the bill for both of these scenarios. I made view A in a very stretchy knit with contrasting cuff and collar bands and view …
Early in the summer I made a jumpsuit by another pattern designer and surprised myself by really liking it, so when it came to choosing the last of my Simple Sew makes for 2018, I thought that I would go for the Cara Jumpsuit and make it in a rather nice dark teal stretch velvet that I already had in …
Hi everyone! I’m back and this time I’ve made a dress using the Simple Sew Colour Block Tunic sewing pattern. This pattern is a simple shift dress or top designed for woven fabrics. It closes with an invisible zip in the centre back and there are options for either ¾ length or short sleeves. The beauty of this pattern is …
My latest Simple Sew blog make is the fairly recently released Utility Dress, an easy-fitting style with elasticated back waist, drawstring front waist and kimono-shape sleeves. I would say that it’s suitable for softer woven fabrics like chambray, cotton lawn, washed linen or fluid viscose-types, or soft woollens for winter. Having said all of that I chose to make mine …