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- 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,…
- Camouflage Print Fabric For Practical Utility StyleCamouflage print has moved well beyond traditional field jackets. In contemporary sewing, it can bring a relaxed, workwear-inspired edge to an overshirt, cargo…
- How to Transfer Pattern Marks with Tracing PaperPattern markings are the unsung heroes of every successful sewing project. Those tiny dots, circles, and crosses scattered across your pattern pieces tell you…
- Tips for Sewing a Comfortable Elastic Waistband CasingA waistband casing is a simple way to add comfortable shaping to pyjama pants, skirts, shorts and relaxed trousers. The fabric turns towards the inside of the…
- Love Notions Allegro Top: Modifying the HemlineThe Allegro Top is a useful pattern for exploring how a small hem adjustment can change the personality of a garment. A straight finish gives a clean, everyday…
- Is Roulette Online Legal In Australia? What Players Should KnowAustralians searching for “roulette online legal in Australia” are often trying to separate casino advertising from the rules that actually apply at home. The…
- The Modern Sewing Co Sienna midi skirt – an honest pattern reviewThe Sienna from The Modern Sewing Co has been on my radar for several months. As someone who sews almost exclusively with indie patterns, I am always curious…
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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