One Stitch At A Time
It will come as no surprise to you that I took this top pattern and opted to make a dress by adding a gathered skirt. I also skipped on the collar detail (for a couple of reasons). My use of vintage inspired fashion is quite conservative – I personally think there is a thin line […]
The Juniper Cardigan is one of those patterns that’s been in my stash since I started sewing. It’s only taken me 9 months to get around to making one. I intentionally put the Juniper cardigan on my Make Nine list for 2021 which was a good move – if it’s written down in a solid […]
It’s no secret that the Sew Over It line of patterns are a staple in my wardrobe – while I challenged the limits of this pattern by using a heavy canvas cotton instead of the fluid recommended fabrics – I’ve ended up with a really pretty make that I know I will get a lot […]
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of Sew Over It Patterns – the Vintage Shirt Dress is no exception. Historically, shirt dresses and I don’t get on very well. The familiar (to many of us) gaping issue haunts me. I suppose that’s what took me so long in picking up a copy […]
“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress.” Karl Lagerfeld I have yet to make a By Hand London pattern that I haven’t fallen in love with and Tamzin is no exception. It’s no secret that I love princess seams and a gathered skirt (the Kim dress and the Kosedo studio Lima […]