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The Harmony blouse from Love Notions patterns is a feminine top with special considerations on the fit that I truly admire. The Harmony blouse is designed for light to medium weight drapey woven fabrics like: silk, rayon and chambray. About the feminine design, I appreciate the effort to […]
I think for the most part, pants are considered harder to sew and fit than garments we sew for our upper half. I think getting started on making trousers can be hugely satisfying and there is a simple style out there that is perfect to start with. I’m […]
I’d been eyeing the Matilda dress from Megan Nielsen patterns for months before purchasing the pattern and a whole year passed before I got around to sewing it. The reason? no special reason. I loved the design, but I am especially moody in my sewing and the inspiration […]
The Margot Peplum from Love Notions is a super figure flattering pattern with several options as always. There are two bodice options: a plain one and a princess seamed style that finish slightly above the natural waist, whilst not being an empire line. There are three peplum styles: […]
The Tallinn top and dress from Itch to Stitch patterns is named after the capital of Estonia. I have substantially upped my geography game with the names of Itch to Stitch patterns! This lovely pattern was released on the 20th of February (my birthday!). I had gotten back […]
There are three adjectives to describe this pattern: simple, flattering and cute. This is what came to mind while I was planning to sew The Bella Donna top & tunic by Love Notions. We all need these satisfying projects that are designed well and fit amazing. They can […]
I’ve recently gone down the rabbit hole of Mc Call’s and Butterick patterns in their PDF versions. Not all the pattern have this option available, but most do and this is amazing for those of us who can’t access the paper patterns due to our country of residence. […]
Today I am sharing two Cantebury Skirts from Style Arc Patterns I made using a woven fabric and a knit fabric. The original design is drafted for woven fabrics such as Silk, rayon and Crepe de chine. As noted, knit fabrics are not recommended by the designer for […]
The vast majority of denim jackets have a collar that is constructed in a very similar manner and this post hopes to inspire and simplify this process so you too can also sew these wardrobe staples. I have made this style of jacket many times and recently with […]
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