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- Printed viscose for flowy blouses: a complete sewing guideThere's something quietly lovely about a well-made blouse in printed viscose. The fabric falls in soft folds, catches the breeze, and feels featherlight…
- Sew a fabric belt with a D-ring closure at homeA simple fabric belt can transform an outfit, adding shape and polish to everything from a loose linen dress to a tailored pair of trousers. Unlike shop-bought…
- Stretch velvet sewing made simple without the slipVelvet has long held a reputation for glamour and texture, and stretch velvet adds a whole new dimension of comfort and movement to that appeal. Yet anyone who…
- Converting Your Love Notions Encore Top into a Cosy CardiganThe Love Notions Encore Top has earned a devoted following among indie sewing enthusiasts for its relaxed fit, clean lines and clever sleeve options. Josephine…
- Dawn Jeans Pattern Review: Friday Pattern Company's Denim StapleG'day from rainy Yorkshire. Even though I'm based in the UK, I've had plenty of correspondence from Aussie sewists asking whether The Friday Pattern Company's…
- Handmade Fabric Bookmarks with Fussy Cut CharmThere's something quietly satisfying about slipping a handmade bookmark between the pages of a much-loved novel, especially when it carries a tiny piece of…
- the invisible machine blind hem on delicate fabricsThere's a particular satisfaction in turning up a hem on a floaty summer dress and seeing no visible stitching from the right side. Achieving that clean finish…
- Working with organic cotton poplin in structured sewing projectsOrganic cotton poplin has earned a permanent spot on my cutting table, especially when I'm sewing garments that need a bit of body. Crisp button-ups,…
- Lengthening The Love Notions Melody Dress For Maxi StyleA maxi version of the Love Notions Melody Dress can turn a practical knit pattern into an elegant, everyday wardrobe staple. The longer silhouette works for…
- Grainline Lark tee pattern review from an Australian perspectiveI have sewn my way through more basic tee patterns than I care to admit, partly because a really good plain top is the backbone of a handmade wardrobe. The…
Popular Pattern Reviews
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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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