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- Silk noil for easy, everyday sewingSilk noil is an appealing fabric for sewists who want the comfort and breathability of silk without the slippery surface associated with satin or charmeuse.…
- Pattern Review: The George and Ginger Raptor LeggingsThe George and Ginger Raptor Leggings are designed for sewists who want activewear with more visual interest than a basic one-piece legging. Their panelled…
- Love Notions Rosalind Top: Converting It to a TunicThe Love Notions Rosalind Top is a useful starting point for a longer, more relaxed garment. Extending the hem can turn a familiar top pattern into a tunic…
- How to Grade Between Sizes on a PDF Sewing PatternChoosing a single size rarely reflects the shape of a real body. Your bust, waist and hip measurements may fall across three different size lines, especially…
- Sewing with corduroy: nap direction and cutting tipsCorduroy brings texture, warmth and a satisfying row of raised wales to handmade clothing. It can become a soft shirt, a structured pinafore, wide-leg trousers…
- DIY Fabric Bookmarks With Ribbon AccentsA fabric bookmark is a small sewing project with plenty of room for personality. It uses fabric scraps, takes very little time, and creates something useful…
- Ellie and Mac All Day Pants Pattern ReviewThe Ellie and Mac All Day Pants are designed for the kind of wardrobe staple that earns its name: comfortable enough for a slow morning, practical for errands…
- Shortening the Love Notions Verona Sweater BodiceThe Love Notions Verona Sweater is a useful wardrobe pattern, but its drafted length may not suit every body or every Australian climate. A shorter bodice can…
- Brushed polyester for cosy winter sewingBrushed polyester is a practical choice when you want a warm, soft garment without the weight or expense of wool. Its surface is mechanically raised to create…
- How to Make Bias Binding from Scrap FabricBias binding is a useful way to turn small fabric leftovers into neat edge finishes, ties and decorative details. Cut on the diagonal grain, it has enough…
Popular Pattern Reviews
| Pattern | Designer | Type | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compose Robe (Kids) | Love Notions | Robe / Loungewear | Sizes 2T–16, cosy & practical |
| Tempo Sundress | Love Notions | Sundress | No closures, shirred back panel |
| Arlington Sweater | Love Notions | Sweater | Cold-weather staple |
| Sybil Illusion Skirt | Love Notions | Skirt (knit) | 7 variations, optional pockets |
| Camden Pinafore | Nina Lee Patterns | Pinafore dress | Year-round layering piece |
| Ogden Cami (dress hack) | True Bias | Cami / Dress | Versatile wardrobe builder |
| Burda 6829 | Burda | Dress | Multi-sized, special-occasion |
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