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
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Seamwork ‘Quince’ duster coat
Lately I've been drawn to skirts/dresses with longer hemlines, which made me notice a gap in my wardrobe- a long coat. The longest one I own hits at mid-thigh, which looks really weird with the midi-length styles I've been wearing. I decided to make a long black duster, which could be worn all year round.… Continue reading Seamwork ‘Quince’ duster coat
Sew House Seven ‘Mississippi Avenue’ dress (Simplicity 8231)
As the weather gets a bit warmer, I decided it was time to sew a good old fashioned summer dress. Last summer there was a huge heatwave and I ended up wearing my pyjamas pretty much every day of the holidays, as they were the coolest garments I owned (temperature-wise, anyway!). It made me realise… Continue reading Sew House Seven ‘Mississippi Avenue’ dress (Simplicity 8231)
Tilly and the Buttons Francoise Dress
I love the simplicity of '60s shift dresses, and when I find the perfect pattern I plan on making one for every day of the week! With the 'Françoise' dress by Tilly and the Buttons it seemed I could be onto a winner. It's such a gorgeous design, full of lovely details like the raglan… Continue reading Tilly and the Buttons Francoise Dress
Sewing My Own Wardrobe (!)
I'm about to embark on an exciting new adventure: sewing all my own clothes for a year! Right now I'm fairly competent at sewing, but I really want to take my skills to the next level, and this will help me get there. I thought I'd start out by setting a few rules: I won't… Continue reading Sewing My Own Wardrobe (!)
oolong stitches 