✉ josie@itisjosie.com 📍 Yorkshire, UK
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Indie pattern reviews, DIY garment projects, and sewing tips from Josephine's creative corner in Yorkshire.

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  1. Pokies With Bonus Hunt Features Explained For Australian PlayersA bonus hunt is a planned session where a player collects slot games with an unfinished bonus feature, such as a free-spins round, expanding-symbol feature,…
  2. DIY fabric pin cushion with a weighted bottomA DIY fabric pin cushion with a weighted bottom is a small sewing project with a very practical purpose. The lower section holds extra weight, so the cushion…
  3. How to trigger a bonus round on pokies and play responsiblyBonus rounds are among the most appealing features in Australian pokies. Free spins, pick-and-win games, expanding wilds and multiplier stages can make a…
  4. Sewing a Neckline Binding with Stretch FabricsA neat neckline can make or break a handmade knit garment. When the binding lies flat, recovers after being pulled over the head and follows the curve…
  5. New Casino Games Worth Exploring At StayCasinoA sewing project and a casino session may seem like very different kinds of downtime, yet both reward curiosity, patience, and a willingness to try something…
  6. Knowing when to stop playing pokies onlinePokies can be entertaining when they remain a small, planned leisure activity. The trouble begins when a session loses its clear endpoint and turns into…
  7. A practical guide to cotton lycra for close-fitting knitsCotton lycra is a jersey knit made from cotton and elastane, often called spandex. The elastane adds stretch and recovery, while cotton keeps the surface soft…
  8. Shortening the Love Notions Cadence Dress for a TunicThe Love Notions Cadence Dress has the ease and movement of a longer garment, but its neckline and upper-body details can look beautifully balanced once the…
  9. Live casino games: how to play with confidence in AustraliaLive casino brings real-time dealers, streamed tables and interactive play to a phone or computer. Instead of relying only on automated software, players can…
  10. Lisette for Butterick Traveller Dress Pattern ReviewThe Lisette for Butterick Traveller Dress is the kind of project that earns its place in a handmade wardrobe through regular wear. It has an easy, practical…

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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