This month our Simple Sew bloggers are showcasing very fancy frocks to inspire you for the upcoming Dressmaker’s Ball I’ve not made any elegant dresses for a while, as I thought I had too many. However, this pattern was one that I couldn’t resist and as we were approaching Christmas, it seemed a good time to sew something special. It’s …
Nel Nan and Nora’s Miranda TShirt
A long sleeved t shirt is such a good wardrobe staple for the cooler months. I’ve sewn a few but thought that the Miranda t shirt pattern – – was a good opportunity for something more colourful! During the summer we spent a week in southern France, in part so that we could see flamingos in their native habitat and …
Nel Nan and Nora’s Nancy Dress and Tunic
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 …
Nel Nan and Nora’s Juliette Tie-Back Blouse
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 …