✉ 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. Love Notions Veronika Midi Dress Pattern ReviewThe Love Notions Veronika Midi Dress is the kind of pattern that sits between an everyday wardrobe staple and a dressmaking project with plenty of personality.…
  2. Fabric Recommendations for Beginners Sewing an Indie PatternChoosing fabric for your first indie sewing pattern can feel almost as important as choosing the pattern itself. The right material makes cutting easier, helps…
  3. Sew The Love Notions Rhapsody Top With Less FussThe Love Notions Rhapsody Top is the kind of project that can look wonderfully polished without demanding couture-level techniques. Its appeal lies in the…

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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