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Indie Sewing Patterns | The Best Reviews
Browse my extensive range of DIY indie sewing patterns dressmaking projects.
From bold dress patterns to exquisite blouse patterns, my DIY sewing projects will inspire all levels of sewing ability. I have sewn with Colette, Tilly and the Buttons, Sewaholic Patterns, Closet Case, By Hand London, Megan Nielsen, Grainline Studio, Simple Sew, to name a few of the carefully curated dressmaking patterns I have reviewed.
For honest unbiased indie dress making patterns reviews then read on to see why I have loved or hated sewing these garments.
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My 8th Moneta needs no introduction….
One of my favourite maxi dresses on the planet is finally on the blog! Whoop! It’s a Colette Moneta knit dress – number 8! Will there ever be a number... 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
DP Studio LE 406A Pattern Review | DIY Vivienne Westwood Skirt
At some time in December last year, I came across a French pattern company on Instagram, DP Studio Fashion. The company ethos is to keep abreast of the latest fashion news... 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
Named Anneli Double Front T shirt maxi Dress as featured in Sew Now Magazine Issue 8
I am super, quite possibly uber, excited to finally be able to share this project. This is a pattern review I wrote for Sew Now magazine (Issue 8 circa May... Read More
Another Giselle Maxi Dress for Indie Pattern Month 2017
July is Indie Pattern Month over at The Monthly Stitch. Its a month set aside for celebrating indie patterns. I always the challenges set by Kat and Mel and this... Read More
Named Talvikki Sweater Sewing Pattern Review
Named Clothing Talvikki Sweater + Pattern Review I sewed this wool jersey sweater after buying the Named Clothing Talvikki sewing pattern during the 12 days of Christmas sale. Here is... Read More
Retro Vibes Coco Dress – Tilly and the Buttons
Coco dress 4.0 This past winter I caught a bit of the Coco bug. It’s an easy super quick make – I totally blame SewChet for her beautiful stag print Coco <link... Read More
SWAP2017: An Over and a Lower
My SWAP has 4 overs which are : Fitted shirt in shocking pink. Embroidered fitted top Knitted red and white jumper White tie back top A ‘rogue’ dress For this... Read More
Additions to my Moneta colleterie
I made 2 more Moneta dresses! To add to my growing colleterie of Monetas (it has been officially designated that a group or collection of Moneta dresses is refered to... Read More
Alder Shirt Dress by Grainline Studio Pt 4
Hello chums, I must apologise in advance for the deluge of daily posts – I want to catch up with my blogging – only a few more posts to go... Read More
Colette Laurel Shift dress
Hello everyone, This was my first White Tree Blogger Network project. For my first project, I decided to fill a gap in my wardrobe – the shift dress.... Read More
Sew It With Love Delia Top
Hello chums, Today I am sharing my tester version of the Delia top which is a pattern that was released just before or after Christmas last year. I signed up when... Read More
Lady Skater Dress No. 3
Hello everyone, Just before Christmas last year I sewed another Lady Skater dress – and its quite possibly my favourite. I already get quite a lot of wear out of... Read More
Lekala 4437 Sewing Pattern Review: A Christmas Day Dress
I thought I may have time to share a quick sewing pattern review of Lekala 4437. This is my little red dress that I wore for today. Its a dress... Read More
Coco Dress 3.0 – Tilly and the Buttons
Hello chums, I hope you are all enjoying December and all the festivities that come with this time of the year. Today I decided to start this post with a... Read More
Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 4, 5 & 6
I can’t believe I only made my first Renfrew top early this year around February time. Now I have 6 versions – with still more to make. Renfrew Pt 4... Read More
Colette Moneta Dress aka more John Kaldor love
Hello everyone! One Moneta Two Monetas Three Monetas Four Monetas Five! Ok SO I may really like this pattern. Hence I will skip the pleasantries which you can read about here... Read More
The Lilian Dress by Pattern Review
Hello everyone, I am super excited to share this post with you as part of a blog tour for the newly released Lilian Top from Pattern Review. When Deepika reached... Read More