I have SO much love for the big sleeves trend right now. A love affair that undoubtedly began with this dress but has just taken flight with all the big sleeved beauties out there in RTW and pattern land. And this new top…
When this Airmail Stripe linen arrived last month, I loved it straight off the bat. It’s a 98% linen, 2% viscose blend with classic fine stripes. Say no more. I was looking for an easy, casual style to make it up in so…
Say hi to our very first pattern of 2019 – the Coni Tunic! We’re pretty excited to release this pattern while there’s still some life and warmth left in our summer yet. And we’re equally excited to release it to followers…
She almost didn’t make it to our 2018 list, so we’re very happy (also relieved!) to introduce you to our new Hilary Top pattern. This pretty, peasant style top features a bloused bodice, pleated peplum, boat neckline, gathered waist and bishop style raglan…
True story. Earlier this year we replaced the old cover of our Robbie Pants pattern with this photo below and since then, we’ve been fielding weekly queries asking us if the pattern is ours and/or where can I find it? And so,…
Meet our latest pattern – the Hazelwood Top! Hazelwood has a stylish A-line silhouette and features a relaxed, funnel neck collar, full length set-in sleeves and wide hem and sleeve facings. The pattern comes with two lengths – Version A (shorter length…
Meet our latest pattern – the Monroe Turtleneck! Featuring drop shoulders, a turtleneck collar and optional three quarter or full length fitted sleeves, Monroe is a super quick and super stylish sewing project. This top was unquestionably inspired by our (and…
A few months ago I bought a RTW top that really isn’t a style that I would normally go for. I’m not above the odd ruffle but this design carries distinct frill factor which, on me, feels…different. The top was…
Meet my third Leni Top and, by far, the fanciest. This one came about after receiving the party invitation that read “Glitter encouraged, not essential”. This party wasn’t a formal affair, just a fun one, so I didn’t want to go all…
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…
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