Posts filed under: Women

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Burda 3/2016 116A Pattern Review

This jacket has been waiting a long time to be made. I bought and cut this fabric over a year ago, changed my mind about the style and left it... Read More
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Burda 1/2018 #107 Pattern Review | Burda Activewear Leggings

I made these leggings at the beginning of the year and already they have become my go-to for yoga. By the time I got round to taking blog pictures (during... Read More
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Vogue 9259 Tropical Jumpsuit: Pattern Review

This is a long wide legged jumpsuit that I absolutely loved wearing last summer. Pardon me for posting such an obviously summery make in winter but bear with me, please.... Read More
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Butterick B6097 – Pattern Review

The story with this top is that it started as a Pinterest pin on my Clothes I Think I Can Make board. Sometime later, I randomly stumbled upon a McCall... Read More
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Burda 5/2016 #115 Sewing Pattern Review | Second DIY Dress

Updated 1/5/2021 This is another Burdastyle dress I made especially for a holiday to the seaside. Its Burda 5/2016 #115 – the dress sewing pattern. I have sewed the pattern... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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Burda 1/2017 #105 Pattern Review | Activewear Edition

I actually made this outfit in January 2017 (Yay for actually sewing a BurdaStyle magazine of the same month!). Athletic Tank Top 01/2017 #105 Tha fabric for the top is a... Read More
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McCalls Shirt dress M7387 Pattern Review

This was a dress that I made for a sewing challenge called #sewingtogetherforsummer last year. The challenge was to sew a shirtdress in time for the British summer (I know... Read More
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McCalls 6886 Sewing Pattern Review

Here is a McCalls M6886 sewing pattern review…… I sewed another McCalls M6886 as a reader review article for Love Sewing magazine (Issue 44). They invited me to their studio... Read More
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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
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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
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Burda 6/2016 101 Review | Maxi Dress

I made this dress using a birdy fabric that I had bought some time ago but was quite precious about it. The challenge was just perfect – it made me... Read More
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Burda 9/2015 #108 Sewing Pattern Review

This is the project that made me realise a skill deficit; I had real problems lining this dress which made me set a 2017 new year resolution: to sew more... Read More
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Self Drafted Drop Shoulder Tee Shirt using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich

I have been trying to do a bit more pattern drafting using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich. Often I just get carried away with the idea that... Read More
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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
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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
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New York Calling : Vogue 1314

Hello chums! I went to the US during the half term holiday and we had one day of sightseeing with the kids in New York. Here is what I made... Read More
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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
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