I actually made this swimsuit in Summer 2020, I just haven't got around to writing it up until now! I had sewn swimwear before (when I made this Sophie bikini), but at that time I was still a complete beginner. I'm still really proud of that swimsuit, but there are a lot of things I… Continue reading Making the swimsuit of my dreams! (Pilatus swimsuit/Maxine pants pattern mashup)
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Denim Persephone Pants (I made jeans!!)
Several years ago, I wrote on this blog how much I hated jeans... the fabric, the fit, basically everything that makes jeans jeans. So it may come as a shock that not only have I made myself a pair of jeans, but I absolutely love them! To be honest, they're not 'true' jeans; they don't… Continue reading Denim Persephone Pants (I made jeans!!)
Loungewear set: LB Pullover and Juno leggings
You may remember this outfit from Me Made May, in which it featured heavily! I love me-made loungewear, and my Stella set has been looking a bit worse for wear lately, so it was time to make something new... This camel print jersey is from Lamazi Fabrics. It's amazing quality; I've worn this set tons… Continue reading Loungewear set: LB Pullover and Juno leggings
Helen’s Closet Ashton tops
One of my New year's resolutions was to fine-tune the fit on some basic patterns, and the Ashton top fit the bill perfectly. It's a simple A-line, sleeveless top, with the option of a facing or bias binding finish, and two lengths. I made the cropped version, because I only ever wear high-waisted trousers. Version… Continue reading Helen’s Closet Ashton tops
Two Paper Theory LB Pullovers
The LB Pullover by Paper Theory patterns has been on my to-sew list for quite some time (you may remember it from my New Year's Resewlutions list!). One of the main things that drew me to the pattern was that it could be made in both knits and wovens- and in this post, I'll be… Continue reading Two Paper Theory LB Pullovers
Tencel twill Sade blouse (from Breaking the Pattern)
The dress and top I made last year using the Sade pattern are some of my most worn makes, so it was only a matter of time before I made another one! Definitely should have ironed it before taking photos- that crisp centre front fold is making the fabric hang weirdly! Back in February I… Continue reading Tencel twill Sade blouse (from Breaking the Pattern)
‘The Love Witch’ inspired Wilder gown
This dress has a slightly sad story behind it... I'm a huge fan of Lana Del Rey, and I've wanted to see her live for years. Therefore I was ecstatic when I managed to get tickets to see her in Birmingham this February. I love the 1970s style dresses she wears on stage, so I… Continue reading ‘The Love Witch’ inspired Wilder gown
A slightly austere Coco dress
I've been meaning to make a black, funnel neck Coco dress for a loooong time. In fact I actually attempted to make it months ago, but I took in the side seams to make it more fitted and overestimated the amount I needed to remove. The resulting dress was uncomfortable and unwearable! In a way… Continue reading A slightly austere Coco dress
The Maker’s Atelier ‘Unlined Raw-Edge Coat’ in squishy boiled wool
This winter I'd originally planned on making a fully lined, 1960s style coat (I even bought the fabric for it!). However, I soon realised what I really needed was something basic that would go with everything. I also accepted that I just don't have the time or the energy to make such an involved garment… Continue reading The Maker’s Atelier ‘Unlined Raw-Edge Coat’ in squishy boiled wool
Dressing like a crayon: Stellan tee dress hack and Salut Cheri beret
Wow, that title is a bit of a mouthful... A couple of my recent makes combined to make the perfect autumnal Dress Like a Crayon outfit: The dress is a hack of the French Navy Stellan tee, a free pattern for a loose fitting T shirt. To turn it into a dress I literally just… Continue reading Dressing like a crayon: Stellan tee dress hack and Salut Cheri beret
oolong stitches 