Meet the Blogger – Sewstainability

Sam Meet the Blogger Team, Pattern Review 0 Comments

Next in our ‘Meet the Blogger’ series, we’re peeking into the sewing world of Vicky of Sewstainability. With her aim to sew thoughtfully, she’s a lover of social sewing challenges, a charity shop find and pattern hacking. Read all about her sew loves in this week’s post.

Susan Young’s Zoe Dress Hack

Sam Adding pleats, Doughtys Fabric, Hack, Pattern Review, Pockets 1 Comment

I haven’t written a Simple Sew blog post for a few months but now that Sam Sterken has taken over with the organisation whilst Gabby is having her maternity leave we’re up and running again. I had a bit of an idea in my head of what I’d like to do using the Zoe pattern which I already had so …

Bea’s Sewing Adventures Zoe Dress

Sam Full Bust Adjustment, Hack, Pattern Review, Sizing, Stretch Fabrics 0 Comments

I wanted a couple more dresses in my wardrobe, something shift-like in shape, that would be a comfortable wear but still look reasonably smart for work. I’ve seen several of the Simple Sew bloggers’ Zoë dresses, (check out Corinne’s version, and Sue’s three versions) and I thought I’d give it a go. My first task was to grade the pattern …