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- Sewing Thick Corduroy on a Home Machine Without the StressThick corduroy is having a moment in Australian sewing rooms, appearing on tables from Hobart to Cairns in trousers, jumpsuits and pinafores. The chunky,…
- Hey June Bellevue dress: an honest pattern reviewThe Hey June Handmade Bellevue Dress has been sitting on my radar for ages, and I finally made time to sew it up last spring. Designed by Adrianna Joy as a…
- Adding a Contrast Band to Your Love Notions Moxie WrapThe Moxie wrap from Love Notions has earned a quiet cult following among home sewists for its relaxed silhouette, clever convertible sleeves and forgiving fit…
- Tracing PDF Sewing Patterns Without Cutting the OriginalThe convenience of PDF patterns means we can print exactly what we need, when we need it, without waiting for international postage or hunting down indie…
- Joining a gathered skirt to a bodice without puckersThere's a particular moment in dressmaking when the waistband seam decides whether your project will look homemade or handmade. That seam where a gathered…
- Sew a fabric wristlet keychain with zipper that holds up to daily useA fabric wristlet keychain with zipper closure is one of those quick weekend makes that pays for itself the moment you start using it. It clips onto a belt…
- Cotton lawn for crisp collars and blouses: a fabric spotlightWhen the heat of a Brisbane January rolls in or a Melbourne spring turns unexpectedly humid, sewists reach for fabrics that breathe. Cotton lawn has long been…
- Sewing the Patterns for Pirates Sway Dress: a relaxed knit dress reviewPatterns for Pirates has been on my radar for years, and the Sway Dress finally pulled me in with its easy, breezy silhouette and beginner-friendly…
- Cropping the Love Notions Rosalind Top for Warm Weather SewingThe Love Notions Rosalind Top is a relaxed-fit knit pattern with a gently scooped neckline, soft gathered shoulders, and a swingy silhouette that skims rather…
- How to Adjust the Waist of a Love Notions PatternA well-fitting waist can make the difference between a garment that lives on the hanger and one you reach for every week. Love Notions patterns are designed…
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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