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- Love Notions lace trim top with elegant lace panelsA simple knit top can become a carefully considered handmade favourite with the addition of lace. The Love Notions Lace Trim Top offers a useful starting point…
- George And Ginger Tricot Top Pattern ReviewThe George and Ginger Tricot Top caught my eye as a practical pattern for fitted, sporty separates. It has the kind of streamlined shape that works for…
- Sewing With Velvet: Cutting And Pressing Without CrushingVelvet brings instant depth to a handmade garment. Its soft shine, plush surface and dramatic drape can make a simple top, skirt or jacket feel wonderfully…
- How to Use a Twin Needle on Knits for a Professional FinishA twin needle is one of the simplest ways to give handmade jersey garments a polished, ready-to-wear finish. It creates two neat rows of straight stitching on…
- Draft A Gathered Skirt From One Simple RectangleA gathered skirt is one of the most approachable garments to draft at home. It needs no complicated shaping, princess seams, or specialist pattern pieces: a…
- Pattern review: the Seamwork Paloma blazerThe Seamwork Paloma blazer has the appeal of a polished jacket without demanding the full commitment of a traditional tailored coat. It is a wearable, modern…
- Adding practical pockets to the Love Notions Margot CardiganA cardigan can look beautifully finished without pockets, but adding them often makes the garment far more useful. They give you somewhere to tuck your phone,…
- Sewing A Hem Band Instead Of A Folded HemA folded hem is familiar and dependable, but it is not always the best finish for a handmade garment. A hem band can add structure, contrast, and a little…
- Choosing Performance Knits For Activewear MakesActivewear fabric has to work harder than an ordinary jersey. It needs to stretch with the body, recover after movement, manage moisture, and feel comfortable…
- Shorten Sewing Patterns Without Losing Their ShapeShortening a sewing pattern is one of the most useful fitting adjustments you can make. It can bring a waistline to the right place, reduce excess fabric…
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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