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- Understitching curved edges for neat, comfortable facingsA well-made facing gives a neckline, armhole or opening a clean finish without adding the weight of a full lining. The difference between a facing that lies…
- DIY Fabric Phone Pouch With Magnetic SnapA fabric phone pouch is a small sewing project with plenty of practical value. It protects a handset from keys and loose items, keeps it easy to find inside a…
- Sewing a Lined Bolero Jacket from a Simple PatternA short, fitted jacket can lift a plain dress into a layered look that feels intentional rather than thrown together. Working from a straightforward pattern,…
- Adding a keyhole back to the Love Notions Lullaby TopThe Love Notions Lullaby Top has earned a quiet cult following among home sewists, and it is easy to see why once you have sewn up a few. The relaxed A-line…
- Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress pattern reviewI bought the Indigo dress PDF on a quiet Sunday morning with tea in hand, rain tapping the windows in Hobart. After spotting Australian sewists post their…
- Fleece Backed Sweatshirt Knit A Cosy Fabric For Cooler Sewing DaysSoft, lofty, and wonderfully insulating, fleece backed sweatshirt knit has earned its place as a wardrobe staple for sewists chasing comfort without…
- Sew a button-trimmed fabric headband at homeA simple hand-stitched accessory can transform a busy morning, especially during the warm spells that drift across Sydney's eastern suburbs or the humid…
- Sewing eyelet fabric without tears, snags or frayed edgesEyelet fabric brings texture, airflow and a lovely handmade finish to summer clothing. Its embroidered holes can turn a simple top, dress or skirt into…
- Turn The Love Notions Vivacity Top Into A PeplumA peplum version of the Love Notions Vivacity Top is a useful way to refresh a familiar knit pattern. The fitted upper section keeps the clean shape of the…
- Pattern Review: The Papercut Patterns Adrift KimonoThe Papercut Patterns Adrift Kimono is the sort of garment that can transform a simple outfit without demanding complicated tailoring. Its relaxed shape,…
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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