Simple Sew Patterns Blogging Network
If you look back over my makes for the Simple Sew Blog, you will notice that I’m a firm believer in making a pattern work hard! I generally make more than one of the same pattern, and I try to find ways of adapting it or hacking it, to make it seem different. There are many good reasons for working …
After two pairs of linen trousers, it’s time for a change! Cotton lawn is a perfect warmer weather fabric – even here in the UK, where for once we seem to be having a ‘proper’ summer – and we’ve got a holiday planned where I might get to lounge a little around a swimming pool. The kaftan dress seemed, therefore, …
Say “hello” to the lovely Lily! This is definitely one of my favourite Simple Sew makes – the pattern and fabric combo is exactly what I had in mind. I made the collarless version (view A) with short sleeves in a size 8, with only minor adjustments. I lengthened the bodice by 2” (5 cm), and widened the shoulders by …
I made the Stylish Shell earlier this year and it struck me as being quite an easy pattern to tinker with and adapt for different looks. I’d already added longer sleeves, the first time around. At the time, I also had in mind a hack for the collar, but I didn’t have enough fabric to do what I wanted, so …