I made my first pair of Anna Allen’s Persephone Pants in April last year, boldly calling them ‘pair one of possibly a zillion pairs’. I’ve got a way to go but I’m sort of on track with these, my third pair….
*PATTERN NOW UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE ROMY TOP AND ROMY DRESS* Meet our latest pattern and the perfect piece to slide into summer – the Romy Top! You may have seen this before as it’s already been doing some solid…
Excitement levels are pretty high right now as we release our latest pattern – the Evie Bias Skirt. This floaty, flared, midi-length bias skirt includes two versions. View A is finished with a bound waistline and side zipper opening and…
Meet Lois – our newest pattern and pretty much my dream dress. We’ve been saving this one for a September release because it’s everything a spring dress should be – floaty, flirty and just a little bit sexy. Lois was…
Want to learn a new cutting method? Here’s a technique commonly used within the fashion industry for cutting out delicate fabrics like silk satin, crepe de chine, georgette, chiffon, organza and drapey silk/rayon velvets etc. This method is particularly useful…
Meet our latest pattern – the Sadie Slip Dress. Since we saw this trend popping up (and because we lived and loved it through the 90s), we’ve had this design on our patternmaking radar. Though it can most definitely be…
Vintage Pattern Hunting…that’s a legitimate hobby, right? These days, I buy more of those than of the currently-in-print variety. It may be a throwback to my former occupation as a picture researcher but I really do love the whole vintage pattern finding journey –…
Earlier today on Instagram, we announced the prize winners for our 2016 In Season Silk Sewing Competition. So big, shouty CONGRATULATIONS to our major prize winners below! Reannon’s dress does a spectacular job of showcasing this digital print in all…
**COMPETITION NOW CLOSED – Winners announcement here** Remember Gridlock and Jaywalk? Well, it’s been a long time between sewing competitions so we’ve decided to do it all again in our 2016 In Season Silk Competition. The number one rule of…
Maggie Tunic in Apricot Mosaic Panel Introducing our new pattern – the Maggie Tunic! This loose fitting tunic top features bust darts, shaped V neckline, side splits and three-quarter length flared sleeves. The classic style looks equally great when dressed…
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