Liberty Of London

Stylish Dress Book 2 – Pattern F

Pamela loves Liberty. Pamela also loves Japanese pattern books. Good job we can help her out with both. This sweet, simple dress is Pattern F from Stylish Dress Book 2. The only change Pamela made was to the belt. Instead…

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Vintage Liberty Lantana in Tova

I’ve had a piece of wonderful *vintage Liberty Of London Lantana Cotton/Wool in my stash for over a year (or 2)! I finally found just the perfect pattern to make it up in…the Tova shirt! The Lantana 80% Cotton 20%…

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My version of Vogue 1153

I was quick to try out Vogue 1153 after falling in love with Suzie’s dress! I made up my version in 100% cotton Liberty Tana Lawn Willow Tree Indigo, which I had been saving for just the right project. I…

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Pattern Review – Vogue 1153

I’m thrilled to be posting this pattern review on Anna Sui pattern Vogue 1153. Suzie’s version of this pattern made up in Liberty Cotton Tana Lawn Mitsi Grey is a real winner for me! Suzie omitted the tie belt casing…

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Pattern Review – McCalls 6080

I bet some of you may have totally overlooked this tunic dress pattern in the McCalls catalogues? Yep, I sure did! Pretty sure Georgia’s version will make you take another look! View B in McCalls 6080 was used to make…

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Pattern S (Happy Homemade Vol. 1) in Liberty

Pamela came in wearing this sweet singlet top. The pattern is View S from Happy Homemade Vol. 1 and the only change she made was to eliminate seam allowances. Her chosen fabric – Daisy Dobby, a Liberty tana lawn –…

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Strapless Celestial Top using McCalls 6038

I made this strapless top for Gabby using the bodice pattern from McCalls 6038, only adding a gathered frill (9cm deep) at the top. The frill hides the elastic casing underneath and the navy cotton torchon lace trim adds a…

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Liberty Kitty Grace Dress

Here’s another lovely version of pattern E from Stylish Dress Book 1, made up by Stephanie in Liberty of London 100% Tana Lawn Cotton Kitty Grace Aqua (now only available at Tessuti Melbourne) We’re all very excited about the latest…

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Pattern Review – New Look 6972

More Liberty. This one’s for Miss R, stepdaughter and most patient of recipients (well, as patient as 6 year olds go). Over the last year, any time she’s seen me sewing, she’s asked “is that for me?”. It’s mighty satisfying…

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