Ever since we released our Gabby Dress, we’ve had sooooo many requests for a long sleeve version that we decided to create our newest pattern, the Bella Dress. Like Gabby, she’s flowy and a-line but Bella also features a centre back seam, slightly wider neckline and…
Meet our latest Tessuti pattern – the Leni Top! After we released our much-loved Esther Shorts pattern in 2014, we really wanted to create a simple, classic cropped style that looked good with a high-waisted garment. A few years ago we went on a little journey with Leni…
Say hello to our first pattern of 2017 – the Iris Dress! This flattering style incorporates an a-line shaped lantern skirt with side pockets that feature an upper topstitching detail. The pattern includes options for both v-neck, sleeveless (Version A –…
I often think about making little changes to our existing patterns, constantly inspired by styles and detail finishes I see in RTW garments. It’s a fun, easy way to alter a TNT pattern for a little variety. Since releasing our Alice…
Last year, my pant pattern crush was ALL about Butterick 6178 which I blogged here and here. For me, one clear benchmark of a Pattern Winner (aside from multiple makes, obvs) is whether or not I can recall the pattern number…
You’ll have to take my word for it that I finished this one in September, being intended as it was for this little sewing incentive that I got going at the start of the month. I may have gone very hard…
First up, a quick but HUGE thank you to everyone for the incredible response to our latest Frankie pattern release! Man, we were blown away and can’t wait to see your versions xx Today I’m posting two recent makes that…
Meet Helga – our latest Tessuti pattern! About ten weeks ago we put up this photo (above) of Helga on Instagram. Helga (the customer – not the shirt 😉 had taken her pattern – modified to suit her shape –…
Meet our newest pattern – the Demi Pants! This pull-on, cropped pants pattern features an elasticised waist and full leg with side stitched down pockets. A clever pleat detail at the front and back hemline is finished with a bias…
EDITED :: Due to popular demand, we have released this modification as a stand-alone pattern – the Bondi Dress. See this blog post for more details. ****** I’d been thinking about this subtle modification for our Ruby Top/Dress pattern for…
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