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- DIY fabric key fob with woven tape accentA handmade key fob is a small project with plenty of room for colour, texture and useful skill-building. It turns a narrow strip of cotton into a comfortable…
- Sewing a bias cut skirt without stretching the edgeThere's something quietly magical about a bias-cut skirt. The way it skims the hips, falls into soft folds, and moves with you rather than against you is hard…
- Love Notions La Vie Jacket turned into a Cosy VestWhen I first spotted the Love Notions La Vie Jacket pattern, the oversized silhouette and kangaroo pocket called out to my stash of French terry that has been…
- Sewing the Named Clothing Tiia Puff Sleeve TopI've been eyeing the Named Clothing Tiia Puff Sleeve Top on Instagram for months, drawn to the romantic sleeve shape and the relaxed, modern silhouette. A…
- 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…
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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