Simplicity 8339 is a pattern for knit sports bras with double strap or racerback styles. You can also choose between a band with encased elastic and a bra hook and eye closure or exposed elastic band. The bra is fully lined with self fabric binding. I made the double strap option with exposed elastic band …
My daughter (8) has been asking for a Toothless/Night Fury costume ever since I started sewing again as an adult but I’ve never had the confidence to attempt it. One viewing of the latest movie though and I just KNEW I had to attempt a Light Fury! So here is a run down of what …
Kwik Sew 3553* is an easy to sew pyjama set in two versions: long sleeved with full length bottoms or short sleeved with cropped bottoms. The shirt has a front button-down closure, notched collar and chest pocket and the bottoms are pull-on pants with elastic in a casing at the waist. I chose this pattern …
Jalie Yoko is a square-shaped loose-fitting top with a roll-neck, drop shoulder and semi-fitted sleeve. You can also easily turn it into a tunic or dress by adding length at the hem. It is made for light or medium weight knits with good drape and 40% stretch in both the width and length. Suggested fabrics …
Jalie 2795 is a fitted zip-front jacket or hoodie with welt pockets in the front princess seams. The cuffs and hem band are made from self-fabric rather than rib and there are numerous stylistic seams which are top stitched. It is made for stretch fleece or sweatshirting although Jalie even recommends using swim fabric to …
So here it is finally, my Make Nine for 2019. It was a really sobering experience putting this together as I realised I just don’t have anywhere close to enough time to achieve everything I want to this year. So here are my priorities: crochet a cat from a kit I’ve had for over a …
We don’t do major Halloween costumes in our house (yet!) but my daughter did want something spooky for the season so I whipped up a quick upcycled outfit. The skirt The rainbow ghosts were a small scrap of fabric I found in a Glastonbury charity shop. I’m not entirely convinced it was meant to be …
Once I got serious about sewing my own clothes I started to feel I could justify a few more tools to make the whole process faster and easier. Here are the tools I added to my beginners tool collection. 1. 45mm Rotary Cutter and Self-healing Cutting Mat Don’t get me wrong, I still use my …
When I first started out sewing I didn’t know which tools would genuinely help and which would be a waste of money. Here are the tools I started with that proved invaluable. Be sure to check out my Top 10 Tools for Dressmakers too. 1. Sewing Machine A good sewing machine can really make a …
This Summer I entered my first ever Instagram challenge and I’m hooked! I joined The Great Big Pattern Swap started by Alice from Alice in The Polka Dot Palace and Emma from The Zipper Foot. They invited all sewists to have a rummage through their pattern stash to find patterns they know they will never make and …
