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- DIY Fabric Journal Cover with Strap ClosureA handmade journal cover turns an ordinary notebook into something personal, practical and lovely to use. It protects the cover from scuffs, gives a little…
- How to sew a flat felled seam on a tailored jacketA flat felled seam creates a strong, tidy finish by enclosing the raw fabric edges inside a folded allowance. It is commonly associated with jeans and…
- Choosing polyester crepe for soft, draped necklinesPolyester crepe is a useful fabric when you want a neckline that falls into gentle folds rather than standing away from the body. Its slightly pebbled surface…
- Adding side seam pockets to the Love Notions Fortuna skirtA skirt can have a beautiful shape, carefully matched fabric and a beautifully finished waistband, yet still feel inconvenient without somewhere to put a phone…
- Muna and Broad Iduna top: fit, fabric, and a friendly reviewThe Iduna top from Muna and Broad has been sitting in my pattern stash for a good few months, and with the weather finally warming up in Brisbane, I knew it…
- Lengthening Pattern Sleeves for Tall Frames Without the StressIf you have ever held a freshly cut indie pattern up to your shoulder and sighed because the sleeve stops well above your wrist, you are not alone. Sewists…
- Sew your own reusable bowl covers for a waste-free Aussie kitchenFew sewing projects deliver as much everyday usefulness per minute of stitching as a simple elastic-edged fabric cover. Slipped over a bowl of salad, fruit, or…
- Sewing a faux wrap bodice with a secure necklineThe faux wrap bodice has long been a favourite in handmade wardrobes because it flatters so many figures without the commitment of a true wrap dress. The…
- Love Notions Harmony Dress: Adding a Waist TieA waist tie is a small alteration that can change the whole character of the Love Notions Harmony Dress. It gives a relaxed silhouette more shape, creates an…
- Pattern Review: The Wardrobe By Me Olive DressThe Olive Dress by Wardrobe By Me is the kind of pattern that earns its place in a handmade wardrobe through frequent wear. It has a clean, contemporary 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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