This may be the simplest and most satisfying garment I’ve sewn this year! Now I understand why this pattern has cult status! This is a straightforward pattern which I would recommend for anyone who is new to sewing with stretch fabrics. It is one of those patterns that quickly becomes a staple in your wardrobe; […]
Browsing Tag: slow fashion
Sew Over It, Betty dress
This has been in my stash for an absolute age – it is one of the first patterns I ever bought and it’s the epitome of my kind of style so I have no idea why I haven’t made it until recently. The classic 50s style gives a gorgeous silhouette; with the fitted bodice and […]
Sewing children’s clothes – P4P Runabout Romper
I never imagined myself making children’s clothes… That is, until my 8 year old niece and goddaughter, who has absolutely NO interest in clothes, asked for a romper. The conditions? It has to be black or mint green, no prints and feel soft… I tried to sway her with pretty florals, gingham and novelty prints. […]
Hinterland Dress by Sew Liberated
I made a wearable toile of the Hinterland over a week ago which I am only getting to write about now — working from home has a few benefits (sewing on lunch hour, no commutes, etc.) but, genuinely, when it comes to the personal to-do list, I swear I’ve less time and not more – […]