✉ josie@itisjosie.com 📍 Yorkshire, UK
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Sewing & Crafts, Made with Love

Indie pattern reviews, DIY garment projects, and sewing tips from Josephine's creative corner in Yorkshire.

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  1. Ellie And Mac Allie Dolman Top Pattern ReviewThe Ellie and Mac Allie Dolman Top is the kind of sewing pattern that earns its place in a regular wardrobe. Its relaxed shape, easy sleeve construction and…
  2. DIY Fabric Gift Tags For Handmade PresentsA handmade present deserves a finishing touch that feels equally thoughtful. A fabric gift tag can turn a simple parcel into something memorable, while giving…
  3. Exploring The Brooks Bomber From Love NotionsA well-chosen jacket pattern can transform a handmade wardrobe, especially when the project is practical enough for everyday wear. The Brooks Bomber by Love…
  4. Sewing a dartless fit with confidenceA dartless bodice can look wonderfully easy: fewer marked lines, faster cutting, and a clean uninterrupted front. Yet removing a dart does not remove the need…
  5. How to Make a Fabric-Covered Button with ScrapsA fabric-covered button is a small sewing project with a surprisingly useful result. It can turn a leftover print into a matching fastening, disguise a plain…
  6. Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs: A Practical Pattern ReviewPatterns for Pirates Peg Legs is the sort of pattern that earns a regular place in a handmade wardrobe. It is designed for close-fitting knit trousers and…
  7. Tips for Installing an Invisible Zipper in a SkirtAn invisible zipper gives a skirt a clean, almost uninterrupted finish. Once it is closed, the teeth disappear into the seam, leaving the fabric and silhouette…
  8. Love Notions Soho Dress: Customizing the LengthThe right length can change the entire character of a dress. A hem that sits at the knee feels different from a midi version, while a slightly shorter skirt…
  9. Sew A Lined Hood With A Contrast BindingA lined hood is a satisfying detail on a handmade coat, sweatshirt, jacket, or rain cape. It gives the garment a polished finish inside and makes the hood more…
  10. Choosing Jersey Fabric For Better Handmade T-ShirtsA well-fitting T-shirt begins long before the first seam is sewn. The fabric affects the shape, comfort, durability and even how easy the garment is to…

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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