Japanese Style Top – From Stitch to Style
This is the first make from the new GBSB book, From Stitch to Style. I was looking at Girl Charlee’s great range of jersey again, and this wasn’t my first … Continue reading
Black and white tunic by Marcy Tilton
When the cutting out is harder than the sewing! Although that is not unusual for a Marcy Tilton pattern. It’s cut from a single layer, so the first thing that … Continue reading
Pink striped sleeveless blouse
A prophesy fulfilled……. It was only after I had completed this that I noticed that this is a Katherine Tilton pattern – the third one that I have made … Continue reading
The Jodhpur Collection – Peacock top
This is why its called the Peacock top. The bird of the Indian nation, and to be found wandering round some of our hotel gardens. There are two … Continue reading
Mumbai sari top
It’s best to use a simple pattern when its the fabric that is the story of the garment. So here is my simplest top pattern, Butterick 5948, and the story … Continue reading
White seersucker tunic
This is probably the biggest pattern hack that I have carried out since coming back to sewing. It all started with New Look 6340, free with Sew Issue 80, and … Continue reading
Liberty jersey ‘dress’
This is Butterick Life style wardrobe B6258. It’s not a dress; it’s a top and skirt as I thought they would be more versatile, but most of the time I … Continue reading
Simple Sew Jersey Top
You know how it is when you go into a fabric shop for one thing, and come out with not only what you went in to buy, but other fabric … Continue reading
Mum’s birthday
It’s fairly reasonable to presume that my Mum won’t read this before her birthday, or indeed, afterwards! So I think I can safely blog about her present before she gets … Continue reading
Batik peplum bouse
I’ve used McCalls 7052 to make this, although I am not sure why, as I have a much used Vogue 8815 in my pattern collection which is very similar. Although … Continue reading
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