Posts filed under: Tops

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

Sewaholic Oakridges

So I finally got round to making the Oakridge top....... Read More

McCalls M7093 Chambray

Hello chums, Its summer holidays and I have not a care in the world right now. Trying my best to plan for a fantastic holiday. In September my oldest starts... Read More

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

Off the Shoulder.. Simplicity 8045 Top

Hello everyone, Bare shoulder look……..I am a convert. This trend was not something I was keen on but it kept popping up on my IG feed and I decided to... Read More

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

Another Burda 2/2016 #103 Review

Hello everyone, Super quick post because I made another one of the high low top from the February issue of Burda. First one I made here with a yellow spot... Read More

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

Lekala Sewing Pattern #4456 – Blouse With Short Sleeves

After my success with my first Lekala make last year – a dress for Indie Pattern Month New to Me week I have since bought more patterns. Loads more :-). What... Read More

Burda 2/2016 #105 Pattern Review

Updated 1/5/2021 I made a second top from the February issue of Burda. When I stepped out for the photoshoot hubs started chanting “Go Leeds Rhinos!”. That’s because this simple... Read More

Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 2

  Hello all! Happy Wednesday! All good things happen on a Wednesday – at least thats what I like to tell myself. My good thing is I have time to... Read More

Simplicity 1317 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello chums! Happy Mothers Day! I had a great day with many little surprises from the family. For starters my pale light coloured walls were transformed into a post modernist... Read More

Burda 2/2016 #103 Review

Hello everyone, When my February issue of BurdaStyle magazine came through the postbox, I eagerly tore it open. It was brimming with patterns I liked and felt I could make. The... Read More

Burda 1/2016 #101 Review

Burda 01/2016 #101 I have been sewing for a while but had yet to tackle sewing activewear. Here is my pattern review for Burdastyle 01/2016 #101. Yoga entered my life... Read More

Sewing Pattern Review -Sewaholic Granville Shirt

Sewaholic Ladies Sewing Pattern Granville shirt Few things look more put together than a quick pairing of jeans (preferably clean) and a well fitting shirt. Having discovered a shirt  pattern... Read More

Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 Pattern Review

Allow me to present my final entry for the PRSewing bee – a comprehensive Jalie 3134 & McCalls M7026 pattern review An ensemble for a Jamaican swimming competitor. Finished in... 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

Pattern Review Sewing Bee Round 1 & Sewaholic Granville

Hello all, How are you doing? I am ok. Its been a little while since posting but I have been beavering away. First of all I entered the PR Sewing... 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