Inspiration for a hand made wardrobe
During my search for patterns on Etsy, I came across my latest dream vintage dress pattern, Vogue 7956. I was instantly attracted to the full circle skirt and unusual neckline of this wrap dress. I had no choice but to purchase it there and then! The Pattern This rare vintage Vogue pattern from the 1950s …
The Pattern Is Burda 6484 my ultimate trouser pattern? This trouser pattern has a drop waist, along with a flattering fit and flare silhouette. The trousers are worn cropped, skimming above the ankle. They are are however, easily lengthened. The zip is set to the side, but can also easily be fitted on the front …
The Aura Dress by Papercut Patterns, is it my new favourite? This pattern is a modern version of the classic wrap dress. Featuring a deep V neckline (unusually both front and back), a cinched waist, and billowing sleeves, this is a statement dress that can be worn casually or for a dinner date. The Pattern …
Vogue 8822 easily voted my most surprising success! This Very Easy Vogue pattern 8822 that I bought many moons ago sat in my store cupboard for a long time. Like many in lockdown (remember those days), I cleared through all my fabric stash and patterns. I discovered that I had purchased the pattern twice, which …
Why I chose to make Simplicity’s workwear jacket 9239. I had been searching for a casual workwear style jacket that could be easily worn over sweaters as well as T shirts. Simplicity 9239 seemed to fit the bill, especially with its extra wide sleeves and back pleated detail. The Pattern An unstructured, oversized and unlined …
The Pattern The Atlas Dress by Masin, is this the ultimate wrap dress? I am a huge fan of The Foldline website. It is a treasure trove of information, inspiration and an immediate window to the latest patterns coming onto the market. It is also my first chosen place to search for Indie sewing patterns. …
The Pattern Butterick 6130, is this my ultimate jumpsuit pattern? I purchased this pattern not long after it was first issued in 2014, the jumpsuit having caught my eye immediately. The fact that it is still in production some nine years later, is a testament to its popularity. However, for some reason I kept passing …
The Pattern This is my ‘go to’ blouse pattern. New Look 6163 is a pattern, consisting of a jacket, trousers, skirt and sleeveless top. All are classic in design, and are perfect to use as the basis to make any of these garments your own. Only your imagination can limit you. This time I’ll use …
My Inspiriation How do you bring new life to an old pair of jeans? As a surprise anniversary gift, my husband gave me a book on Boro textiles. Boro is Japan’s art of reusing and repairing fabrics and garments through patching and repairing. Traditionally boro layered and patched sometimes many layers of fabrics from vintage …