Skipper Top
Thinking back to why I initially joined Instagram, it was because I didn’t really have any friends around me who sewed and I wanted to be able to find new patterns to sew. This was the perfect example. I kept admiring these items sewn by @this_is_sew_ana and went to check out Matchy Matchy Sewing Club.…
Aster Top and Dress
Sometimes, I get so excited about new release patterns, I forget to look at what is already in my sewing queue. I bought the True Bias Aster Top & Dress when it was newly released in 2023 and finally got around to toiling it last year. I fell in love with the classic lines of…
Daisy Dress
When I saw that Tammy from Tammy Handmade was looking for testers for her latest pattern, I was quick to apply. I had sewn her free pattern, the Etty Camisole earlier this year. Her patterns are well set out and written, and I liked how her pattern fit me. The Daisy Dress is the latest…
Eliza Trench Coat
Here in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather is cooling down. Although we don’t get the freezing temperatures that bring snow, it does get cold enough to need a jacket. I’ve really wanted to challenge myself to making more outer wear and gaining more tailoring skills, so I thought the Papercut Patterns Eliza Trench Coat had…
Emma Top
Needle and Thread Patterns is new to me. I was fascinated by Mia’s minimalist but classic designs. It was the Emma Top that caught my eye and I was excitedly waiting for the release of the pattern when she reached out to see if I wanted to try a pattern. I was super excited and…
Bob Woven Pants
This has been one of those patterns circulating in the sewing community, so I’ve been curious to try it. I’m so happy that I did because I immediately feel like making another pair. The Style Arc Bob Woven Pants are a barrel shaped pair of casual pants with side seam pockets and elasticated waistband. For…
Revel Topper
This Sew House Seven Revel Topper caught my eye for several reasons. I love the look of the boxy top with its various sleeve options, but I was also very keen to try sewing a yoke neckline and the shawl collar. Sew House Seven is one of the pattern makers I used to learn from…
Three-Day Retreat to Nannup
Life has been a bit hectic, and I felt like I missed out on summer this year. I usually love it when Christmas carols start playing in shops. Where I live, it means beach days, icy cold drinks and living in shorts. Instead, this year was filled with cold hospital waiting rooms. By chance, a…
Casey Pants
Sometimes people ask me why I sew when you can buy items for very little especially with the emergence of so many fast fashion online stores. I guess they see a pair of shorts, but they don’t see that when you sew, you can adjust that pair of shorts to fit comfortably. You can choose…
Etty Camisole
This is my first Tammy Handmade pattern. It is always great when a pattern maker provides a free pattern to try. This is a lovely camisole with a scallop neckline. The neckline is a great point of difference. The length of the camisole with thin straps makes for an elegant looking top. I was so…
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