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Fitting the Elodie Dress
Fitting the Elodie Dress
Details of how I fit the Elodie Dress by Closet Core Patterns, including photos of my toiles where I reduced bust volume and excess fabric at the back.
Simplicity 4428 Cardigan review
Simplicity 4428 Cardigan review
My review of the Simplicity 4428 cardigan, with its waterfall front, cute peplum and slight batwing sleeves. It comes together so quickly and easily with only 3 pattern pieces.
Avid Seamstress Culottes
Avid Seamstress Culottes
My review of the Avid Seamstress Culottes, including details on what I did to improve the fit for me.
Cheongsam with velvet/silk
Cheongsam with velvet/silk
A Qipao / Cheongsam dress in velvet with silk overlay drafted from a pattern and inspiration photo
Cheongsam dress with lace
Cheongsam dress with lace
My review of the stunning Qipao / Cheongsam dress by Porcupine Patterns with beautiful lace detail and metallic fabric
Avid Seamstress Blouse
Avid Seamstress Blouse
Kelly Anorak
Kelly Anorak
Bomber Jacket
Bomber Jacket
My review of the New Look 6545 bomber jacket in embroidered floral chambray and lined with Bremsilk, a superb pattern and fabric pairing
Zadie Jumpsuit 2 in velvet
Zadie Jumpsuit 2 in velvet
Eden Coat
Eden Coat
Review of the Eden Coat by Tilly and the Buttons in a beautiful blue and white checked wool, with details of my pattern matching journey
Ginger Jeans
Ginger Jeans
My review of the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core Patterns, made in stretch denim with high-waist and stovepipe leg, at a Guthrie&Ghani workshop
Zadie Jumpsuit
Zadie Jumpsuit
Heather Blazer
Heather Blazer
My review of the Heather Blazer by the Friday Pattern Company, including my fitting and construction details, and Claire Tyler's workshop
Sienna Maker Jacket
Sienna Maker Jacket
Saguaro Set top
Saguaro Set top
Saguaro Set trousers
Saguaro Set trousers
A full review of the Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants by the Friday Pattern Company, my fitting process, and tips on gathering the waistband
Simple t-shirts
Simple t-shirts
Sagebrush Top 2
Sagebrush Top 2
Sagebrush Top
Sagebrush Top
Stella Hoodie
Stella Hoodie
Freya Dress
Freya Dress
Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606
Zina Wrap Skirt / Simplicity 8606
Frankie T-Shirt
Frankie T-Shirt
Lilou Dress
Lilou Dress
Clemence Skirt
Clemence Skirt
Mimi Blouse
Mimi Blouse
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