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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.

Be inspired by the fabric choices and patterns combination.

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Good things come in threes: A trio of Anna Dresses By Hand London Pt 3

Hello again everyone, Phew ! Its Part 3 of my BHL Anna dress blog arc. Part 1 is here and Part 2 here. This final dress was made in a... Read More
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By Hand London Anna Dress Review Pt 2

In which the second Anna dress is revealed........ Read More
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Good things come in threes: A trio of Anna Dresses By Hand London Pt 1

Hello again, One of my winnings from Indie Pattern Month 2016 was an Anna Dress pattern from BHL. This is a pattern I have coveted for some time. So when... Read More
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Penultimate Summer Sewing aka Another Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt…this time in linen

In which a seventh Hollyburn skirt appears........ Read More
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Another Denim Sewaholic Hollyburn Skirt

In which I made another Sewaholic Holyburn skirt for the6th time.... Read More
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10 Fashionable Ways to style a Sewaholic Granville Shirt #OWOP16

In which I write about overcoming wardrobe ennui via One Week One Pattern shenanigans... Read More
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Lekala 4286 blouse plus self drafted pencil skirt

Hello chums, I stumbled across Lekala patterns during Indie Pattern Month 2015 when I made  a dress as part of the New to Me challenge. I haven’t looked back since... Read More
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Ella top aka trying to rock a seventies vibe

Hi guys, Super quick post to share a super quick make. The Ella top from Liola Patterns is a  a casual tank top with french seams, bust darts, a back... Read More
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Sewaholic Oakridges

So I finally got round to making the Oakridge top....... Read More
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Lady Skater Dress No. 2

Hello everyone. As luck would have it I have finally got round to making a second skater dress. I get quite a lot of wear out of my teal scuba... Read More
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Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 3

Hello everyone, Another day another Renfrew top. This one a simple scoop neck version. Fabric is from Fabsworks in Dewsbury. I squeezed this out of leftovers from making a Lady... Read More
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Nautical Outfit IPM Week 4 RTW COPY

*My entry for IPM* Hello everyone, My last ever entry into 2016 IPM! And what a month it has been. I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges set this year. This... Read More
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Breezy and Blue Dress IPM Week 4 RTW COPY

Hello everyone, I can hardly believe June is almost over and IPM is coming an end. This is one of my entries for the last challenge : RTW copy. Here... Read More
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Sewaholic Granville No. 5

Hello everyone,   It seems I cannot go 6 months without making another Granville shirt. So I present to you my 5th rendition. Made in a medium weight cotton fabric.... Read More

A Renfrew Cardigan for IPM Week 3- Hack IT

Hello everyone. I am back with this super quick post about a simple hack I did for IPM2016. This turned out to be a rather wearable muslin actually. OK SO... Read More
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Hello AURORA! IPM Week 3- Hack IT

I hack a couple of Indie Patterns and call the result Aurora............ Read More
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2 x Pauline Alice Carme Blouse | Sewing Pattern Review –

I love Pauline Alice’s  Carme blouse pattern. I have made it twice before already in a grey and white cotton here and linen Sashiko version here. Its a simple chic pattern with a... Read More
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IPM Week 1 New-To-Me: Birkin Flare Jeans

Hello chums, I just managed to blog my entry for Indie Pattern Month Week 1. I was lucky with the weather this last weekend and had such a fun photo shoot.... Read More
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Grainline Studio Alder Sewing Pattern Review with Nani Iro Fabric

Hello all! Its FriYAY! I love Friday so much – its my joint favourite day with Monday :-). I am here to share an Alder shirtdress that ought to have... Read More
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Lekala Sewing Pattern #4029 – Side Drape Dress

Hello chums, I made another dress using a Lekala pattern before my holiday to take with me. Lekala 4029 is a a side drape dress with a cowl neckline and simple design lines.... Read More
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