It’s been a few years since I made an ‘occasion’ dress and our staff Christmas dinner provided the perfect opportunity to make a pattern I’ve had my eye on for a while. The pattern is Simplicity s9326 and just when I thought…
Today we’re revisiting our Jane Dress in a short, sweet blog post. Originally published in 2016, we’re still madly in love with this simple and timeless A-line design that features a small neckline split, short sleeves and a single side pocket. A…
There once was a 40 frock so why not a 50 frock as well? First thing to note: those last ten years have gone really, really FAST (exploding head emoji goes here). Also to note: favourite decade so far and…
Meet our latest pattern – the Astrid Sundress! This pattern combines all the things we love about a sundress with a few details that make it stand out from the sundress crowd. Astrid is a pull-on, midi-length sundress with a gentle…
Here’s my latest make and another pattern from Asuka Hamada’s really and truly excellent book – Big Clothes and Small Clothes (see my last post for where to buy). This book is my absolute 5 star go-to favourite right now, even to…
We released our Sadie Slip Dress pattern in 2016 (she’s nearly 5! *sniff*) and recently tested out this alternate method which replaces the facings and rouleau straps with a bound neckline and bound straps. We loved the result so much that…
A sundress for Gabby and a sundress for September. I can’t take credit for this make as it was actually her Nonna Silva who made it for her. After trying to find it for a few years, I finally scored this…
Ever have one of those projects that – through no fault of the pattern – is just a domino effect of stuff ups that makes you question if you should even be making it? This project was mine. It felt…
Don’t you just love it when a style of garment that you’ve fallen in love with pops up as a new pattern design? It’s like a lovely manifestation of all that’s good about sewing. This pattern is the Envelope Dress…
So many unfinished projects and now, some time. I’ve resolved to finish several UFOs before I move onto anything new so here’s completed Isolation Project #1 – the Wiksten Shift Dress. Most of you will know this pattern I’m sure…
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