Posts filed under: Linen

6x Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing Pattern Review

Updated 12/7/2022. This is a pattern review of two views of Kate & Rose Giselle Dress Sewing pattern. I have 6 of the Giselle dress versions to share in this... Read More

Grasser Women’s Top Pattern No. 496 Review

This post is a pattern review of Grasser Patterns Womens Top no. 469. This top was inspired by a top that I saw on Pinterest which had deep cuff sleeves.... Read More

SWAP2017 Pt 5: Ansterick Holsten Sweater and an Experiment in pre washing yarn

Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For one of my uppers – I opted... Read More

Simple Sew Patterns The Cocoon Dress x2

Today I have something a little different to my usual style. In an effort to move out of my comfort zone, I decided to make this cocoon dress. The pattern... Read More

SWAP2017 Pt 4: Sewaholic Hollyburn & Granville Shirt

Hi guys! Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For my lower, I had the... Read More

Vogue V9112

I actually first made this toile in June 2015 – I know because I have a log of the picture of the muslin. Vogue V9112 is an asymmetrical seam detail... Read More

Linen & Lace Simplicity 8215 Top

Hello everyone, I had missed sewing with linen over the colder months so when I saw this pattern I decided to have a go with some linen that has been... Read More

Burda 7/2016 #119 Pattern Review | DIY Halter Dress

Hello chums, I made a dress from the Burdastyle June 2016 issue. The simple lines of the dress drew me plus I quite like how the neckline is structured. Here... Read More

A self drafted skirt…using Winifred Aldrich’s Metric Pattern cutting for Womenswear book.

Hello chums! Phew I am really trying to catch on all my blog posts before the beginning of September so apologies in advance for the project dump that will be... Read More

Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review + Sashiko Embroidery

Pauline Alice Carme Blouse Pattern Review Hope your day is good thus far. I thought I would share what I have been up to since my last post after finding... Read More

McCalls 5431 Pattern Review | Dylon Fabric Dye Review

Hello everyone! I am back with a quick post sharing my misadventures in dyeing fabric and the making of McCalls 5431. This flared skirt has a yoke and back zipper... Read More

New Look 6145 Sewing Pattern Review | Pt 1

He-lo everyone! Its Fri – YAY!!!! Weekend upon us and end of July! Eeek where does the time go? I am back with a super quick post of a dress... Read More

Butterick B5948 Review | Best Shell Top Sewing Pattern

Hello everyone! Happy Thursday! As I write this post its raining and has been raining for the last three days…..Dude where’s summer? ANyhow, tough trying to keep little people entertained. I... Read More

Another self drafted skirt….

Hi everyone! I made this skirt a while back but haven’t got round to blogging it. Its exactly the same as my last self drafted skirt except for I lengthened by 4... Read More

More Self drafted skirts

Hi everyone! Remember my  post reviewing Suzy Furrer’s Craftsy Class? Well I have been at it and drafted this little A line mini skirt.   After much pondering I have reached the... Read More

New Look 6145 Pattern Review | Best Shift Dress Sewing Pattern

He-lo everyone! Hope you are all having fantastic week! I am getting over a bug that had me out of sewing action all weekend! Grrr! May has not been great because I... Read More

Self drafted A line skirt: A Craftsy class review

Hello everyone! Hope you are all well! I have a post that I have been meaning to get done for some time. Way back in November I bought some Craftsy classes... Read More

Grainline Morris Blazer Pattern Review

Grainline Studio Morris Blazer Pattern Review Hello everyone! How are you? I am very well thank you! Revelling in the glorious sunny weather we have been having here in the... Read More