Pattern Reviews

Nonna Makes Ep. 3: The Honey Dress & Top

To coincide with the release of our third episode of Nonna Makes, here are a few more details and photos about Silva’s latest sews for granddaughter Gabby. Merchant and Mills’ Honey Dress pattern hit the sweet spot for Gabby’s inspiration…

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DAUGHTER JUDY: the Wren Fleece & Henry Skirt

I’ve had my eye on some Daughter Judy patterns for a while now and when the Henry Skirt pattern was released in April, it was immediately saved into a folder I call ‘Sew This’. The website describes Henry as “a…

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PUFF & PENCIL: The Panel Dress

One of my favourite and most-worn makes of late turned out to be our Sammy Pants, shared over on Instagram earlier this year. They’ve proven to be endlessly practical, easy and comfortable – my holy trinity of what I want in…

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Meet the Alessi Bias Dress Pattern

2025 is starting off strong with the arrival of our third and latest pattern – the Alessi Bias Dress! We’ve been sampling this style over a few years now, first sharing the version below to highlight some (then) new linen…

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INTRODUCING THE SONIA SHORTS PATTERN

Introducing our latest warm weather staple – the Sonia Shorts. Casual yet stylish, comfortable yet chic, we’ve designed this pattern to tick all those wants/needs for a summer wardrobe essential. The Sonia Shorts are a wide-legged, high-waisted style and feature…

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Pattern Review: Simplicity 9326

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…

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The Bubble Frock by Lydia Naomi Studio

My daughter wanted a little black dress and here’s that request fulfilled thanks to the Bubble Frock pattern by Lydia Naomi. With a fitted bodice and spaghetti straps, this pattern is a sweet summer classic. The empire waist features a subtle…

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Building basics: Style 3296 wrap skirt

One piece that I’ve worn a lot since making it last year is the Aura Skirt (blogged here) from Papercut Patterns. It’s served me really well as both a trans-seasonal piece and something that easily shifts between being slightly dressier,…

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