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This month I had the pleasure of sewing up the brand new Utility Dress pattern! I used a gorgeous spotty chambray from Doughty’s and I think this is a wonderful pattern and fabric combination! The Utility Dress is a relaxed style with kimono sleeves, a sleeve cuff, elasticated rear waistband, gently pleated front bodice and skirt and drawstring. This makes …
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 …
There are so many lovely culottes in the shops at the moment so this month I decided to make myself some. I have been embracing elasticated waistbands since having a baby so I made some small adjustments to the Classic Culottes pattern to turn them into elastic waisted culottes. To do this I did the following: – cut out the …
This month I decided to make the Lottie skirt. The pattern comes with a pencil skirt and a pussy bow blouse. The pencil skirt is a classic high waisted shape with a waistband and a vent. I much prefer skirts with a waistband rather than a facing, they feel more secure. I graded up a size at the hips but …