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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. Sinclair Patterns Donna Top Review For Everyday Handmade StyleThe Sinclair Patterns Donna Top is the kind of sewing project that earns its place in a regular wardrobe. It has the useful balance of a comfortable knit…
  2. Sewing With Double Gauze Without Losing ControlDouble gauze has a softness that makes it irresistible for relaxed shirts, floaty dresses, baby clothes, scarves and lightweight summer layers. Made from two…
  3. Drafting A Mock Neck On A Pullover PatternA mock neck is a simple way to give a familiar pullover pattern a more polished, winter-ready finish. It sits higher than a standard crew neck but stops short…
  4. Love Notions Joy Jacket: Adding Ribbing DetailsThe Love Notions Joy Jacket has the kind of casual shape that makes a handmade layer easy to wear. Its clean lines provide a useful base for experimenting with…
  5. Bamboo Rayon For Drapey GarmentsBamboo rayon is a soft, fluid fabric with the kind of movement that makes simple sewing patterns feel elegant. It falls away from the body rather than standing…
  6. How to Sew a Flat-Felled Seam on a Cotten ShirtA flat-felled seam is one of those small sewing details that gives a homemade shirt a remarkably polished finish. The raw fabric edges are enclosed inside the…
  7. 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…
  8. 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…
  9. 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…
  10. 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…

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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