Pattern Review: Zero Waste Workwear Jacket
I'll be reviewing my second zero waste pattern from Birgitta Helmersson. I was first put on to the zero waste gather dress by my sewing gal pal Emily. She's always in the know with what's cool, so when I do listen it really is magical. The first zero waste pattern I did was the gather dress for my Pride dress and it...
Matchy Matchy: When Clyde Met Cielo
Today we’ll be combining the world famous Elizabeth Suzann Clyde Jumpsuit and overlaying it on top of Closet Core Pattern’s Cielo Top. Firstly, I already did a big, old blogpost on the Elizabeth Suzann Clyde Jumpsuit so I’ll save you having to read that again. However, I am so excited to show you my Cielo top. I’ve ...
Minerva Round 5: Marimekko Dupe Round 2!
Today I'll be showing you how I took the only Marimekko dress I own and drafted my own pattern to create a replica with my gorgeous Minerva fabric. Every now and then I get an idea to replicate something I own. Historically it's been something simple, but quarantine has me bored so I decided to replicate the Mainink...
A Mid-summer Night Dream Dress
Presenting my gorgeous summer dress using the most amazing fabric gifted from Minerva in the amazing Fringe Dress from Chalk and Notch. I love a good play on words even though I'm not good at them myself. Trust me I'm terrible with puns, sayings and and general play on words. It's not my thing so you gotta give it t...
Indie Polka: It's not a dance, it's mixing Indie Pattern designs with Polka Dots
Today, I'll be sharing my Polka Dot ensemble compliments of Minerva, Tessuti and Sew Liberated. This is my 6th make for Minerva! Can you believe it? I swear time flies! This one I'm particularly proud of because I've combined a favourite fabric pattern in the form of Polka Dots with two patterns I really like. The A...
The Arlo Track Jacket by Friday Pattern Company.
I got to test the new Arlo Track Jacket from Friday Pattern Company. In this post I’ll show two of my test versions and chat more about the process. Friday Pattern Company (FPC) has a knack for making amazing patterns that have such a ease about them. Chelsea knows her stuff and she’s all about making her patterns a...
Trend Alert: The Clyde Jumpsuit from Elizabeth Suzann
Elizabeth Suzann was new to me, but a firm favourite amongst the sewing community. I had to check out the hype and I'm so happy I did. Here's my results.
Tester Time: The Square Neck Top from Friday Pattern Company
I had the absolute privilege to test for Chelsea from Friday Pattern Company. The new and improved Square Neck Top.
The Fringe Dress from Chalk and Notch
Today I’ll be talking about the most amazing dress pattern hack I’ve done. The Fringe Dress from Chalk and Notch.
When Two Become One: The Rae Top and The Wilder Gown
Today I’ll be sharing a colour explosion made possible by combining the Rae top from Tessuti Fabrics and The Wilder Gown from Friday Pattern Company with this amazing Ellen McKenna fabric.
Midsummer Dream: Merchant and Mills Ellis Hattie Dress
Today, I’ll be showing off my second Merchant and Mills Ellis Dress in a gorgeous Ruby Star Society fabric to make my dream dress come true.
An Almost Very Bad M7948 Tiered Dress Hack
Today I'll be sharing how not all tutorials are created equal and how you shouldn't believe everything you read on the internet especially about drafting tiered skirts.