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Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Paprika Patterns Jasper Sweater Dress sewing pattern review. This is one of those sweater dress styles that can create an elevated fall look. The asymmetric hood... Read More
Avid Seamstress The Blouse Review
Welcome to my Avid Seamstress The Blouse Review post. I sewed this top as part of a Minerva Kit as a Minerva Brand Ambassador. Minerva Kits include all the notions... Read More
Burda 4/2015 #105 Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Burda 4/2015 #105 sewing pattern review. I have to admit that this style is a little bit outside my comfort zone. Burdastyle 4/15 105 is a... Read More
Modes4U Fabric Shop Review + 3 DIY Sewing Projects
Greetings! I am so excited about today’s post as I get to chat about an online fabric shop that has some lovely brilliant prints. They reached out to me about... Read More
Grasser No. 217 Sewing Pattern Review | Free Pattern
Welcome to today’s post which is a Grasser No. 217 sewing pattern review. Grasser No. 217 is a free sewing pattern from the Russian pattern company. I have sewn with... Read More
Marfy 3531 Sewing Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Marfy 3531 sewing pattern review. I sewed this dress in time for summer as I wanted a cute style dress for special events. I knew that... Read More
Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review
Today’s post is a Burda 1/2019 #114 Pattern Review. The midi-length jersey dress caught my eye when I received my Burdastyle January 2019 issue. It took a while to get... Read More
Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt Pattern Review – Liberty Tana Lawn and AGF Rayon
Two Deer & Doe Melilot Shirts Review – Tana Lawn and Rayon Challis Todays post is a Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt pattern review. Its always pleasing when I like... Read More
Lekala #4235 Sewing Pattern Review | Sequins Dress
Today’s post is a Lekala #4235 sewing pattern review. This sewing project is definitely a once in a wardrobe type of garment. I sewed it using bright color sequins fabric.... Read More
Grasser No.595 Pattern Review | DIY Cami Top
Today’s post is a pattern review of Grasser No. 595 Cami slip top. I sewed it up in Art Gallery Fabrics Rayon using just a little over a half meter.... Read More
DIY Shift Dress – Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear
Welcome to another DIY shift dress post! I used Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich and Art Gallery Fabrics “Ice Creams” Cotton poplin for the perfect summer dress.... Read More
McCalls M7349 Sewing Pattern Review – DIY Animal Print Dress x2
McCalls M7349 Review Updated 13/5/2021 Today’s post is a McCalls M7349 pattern review. I love this pattern so much that I have sewed it up twice. McCalls 7349 dress was... Read More
Simple Sew Shannon Dress Sewing Pattern Review | Quick Dressmaking Project
Today’s post is a Simple Sew Shannon Dress review. This is a dress that got so much wear once I sewed it up and it traveled with me (pre lockdown)... Read More
Burda 7/2015 #105 Sewing Pattern Review | DIY Maxi Dress
A post about a new tradition I have started for myself :-)... Read More
Burda 5/2016 #115 Pattern Review
Despite the cold weather, I made Burda 5/2016 #115 – a dress from the May edition of BurdaStyle Magazine. The style is called a bat sleeve dress. It may not... Read More
Burda 5/2021 Line Drawings | Preview + Commentary
Updated 28/04/2021 Here is the preview of whats to come in the latest issue of Burda 5/2021 magazine! May 2021 looks very promising. I think the designs look fresh and... Read More
Megan Nielsen Harper Shorts Sewing Pattern Review | Ponte Shorts
Today’s post is a review of Megan Nielsen Harper Shorts sewing pattern. I sewed them in a stable ponte fabric. I don’t usually wear shorts as I prefer dresses and... Read More
Sewing for Children |Ottobre Design Kids Dresses
My twin girls had the luck of being born just before I started sewing and as such, they have always grown up with handmade clothes. Since toddlerhood, they have accompanied... Read More
Cloud9 Fabrics Barkcloth Cocoon Dress – DIY Sewing Project
I sewed up another DIY sewing project – Simple Sew Cocoon Dress using Cloud9 barkcloth dressmaking fabric. Given that this is a sewing pattern that I have used to sew... Read More
Burda 3/2021 Line Drawings | First Look & Preview
Updated 19/02/2021. Here is the preview of what’s to come in the March issue of Burda magazine! February 2021 was a winner for me with at least 5 things I... Read More