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- Sinclair Patterns Nia Dress ReviewThe Sinclair Patterns Nia Dress is the kind of project that earns a place in a practical handmade wardrobe: comfortable enough for everyday wear, polished…
- Resizing the Love Notions Soho jacket for a childThe Love Notions Soho Jacket is designed with an adult body in mind, so making one for a child takes more thought than simply choosing a smaller size. A…
- Tencel lyocell for thoughtful sewing projectsTencel lyocell is a smooth, breathable fabric with a lovely fluid drape, making it useful for shirts, dresses, wide-leg trousers and relaxed skirts. It sits…
- Sewing neat French seams around curved edgesA French seam encloses the raw fabric edges inside a second line of stitching, creating a tidy finish without an overlocker. It is especially attractive on…
- True Bias Southport Dress: A Practical Pattern ReviewThe True Bias Southport Dress is an easy-going woven dress pattern with the kind of warm-weather appeal that makes it useful far beyond a single season. Its…
- Love Notions Verona Sweater With a Practical HoodThe Love Notions Verona Sweater is a versatile knit pattern with a relaxed shape that suits everyday dressing. Adding a hood gives the pullover a more casual,…
- Sewing A Clean Finish On A Lined VestA lined vest is a useful wardrobe layer for Australian weather, where a cool Melbourne morning can turn bright by lunchtime and a Brisbane evening may still…
- DIY fabric headbands with elastic or twistsA fabric headband is a small sewing project with plenty of practical value. It can use up fat quarters, leftover dressmaking fabric or an old cotton shirt,…
- Seersucker for Light, Breezy Summer SewingSeersucker is one of those fabrics that feels purpose-made for hot-weather wardrobes. Its puckered surface keeps much of the cloth away from the skin, allowing…
- Made for Mermaids Hopscotch Dress Pattern ReviewThe Made for Mermaids Hopscotch Dress is the kind of project that can look completely different depending on the fabric, skirt option and styling choices. It…
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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