You probably know I like jumpsuits, and you may remember my summer of jumpsuits back in 2019. One of the favourites I made for a challenge was this “Cherry“ Jumpsuit, a free pattern from Mood Sewciety.
Category: Pattern hacking
Copy Cat Co-ord Sets
Am I overthinking (highly likely, overthinking is one of my superpowers)? Does everyone who knows their way around a sewing pattern do this eventually?
Waffle Fabric Faux Jumpsuit
Now I love jumpsuits and I've got quite a few in my wardrobe and this next project was supposed to be one. The inspiration was this blousey all in one that's been on my Pinterest for a few years now. I still haven't plucked up the courage to try and draft this - instead, I… Continue reading Waffle Fabric Faux Jumpsuit
Designin’ December vs. Little Red Dress Project – Xmas 2022
It’s time for my favourite end-of-year challenge. Linda Maki’s Designin’ December is a sewing challenge to recreate or take inspiration from a designer item that you love. I spent a few years on the sidelines before jumping into this challenge and now this is my third entry. This year I might be able to kill… Continue reading Designin’ December vs. Little Red Dress Project – Xmas 2022
I snoozed and so I had to hack McCalls M7969
A while back I kept getting notifications that Minerva was offering a free download of the popular McCall’s M7969 pattern. I thought that’s great, I’ll have to get that. Well, I kept seeing the emails and kept saying I was going to get it, and I finally got ready to download the pattern, only to… Continue reading I snoozed and so I had to hack McCalls M7969
My FrankenStyle triptych and how I can’t dress down
Oh dear, some scheduling shenanigans happened this is the proper version, sorry if you received this too many times. Autumn seemed to arrive abruptly after the glorious summer of heatwaves that we have had this year in the UK. I find that although where we live, the weather is quite mild, it always seems to… Continue reading My FrankenStyle triptych and how I can’t dress down
Soft Suit Combo – The Final Set
Here it is! Three garments, two patterns, one great suit. I'm over the moon with how this turned out. Even with a few errors, the set is everything I wanted from it. The shirt/jacket that I have been shunning for so long, is just great. The trousers have that smart/casual feel that I love and… Continue reading Soft Suit Combo – The Final Set
Funky faux shearling coat
My typically over-ambitious sewing plans are proving slower to yield fruit than I intended but I do have a new Finished Object to share.
Designin’ December: Contender number one – My Teddy Bear Icon Coat
After I'd been eyeing the Designin' December sewing challenge hosted by Linda @nicedressthanksimadeit for quite a while, I finally got around to entering last year with my Chiffon Jeans Jacket made during my end of year frosting fest. This is a contender for this year's challenge. There are so many things I see online that… Continue reading Designin’ December: Contender number one – My Teddy Bear Icon Coat
Jeans vs Anzu mash up
Earlier in the spring, I had the pleasure of testing the Waffle Patterns Anzu cargo skirt and while I was making it I thought would be brilliant as a pair of work pants. Now Yuki does have the pattern for a pants version with all the amazing pockets and attachments but I figured I could… Continue reading Jeans vs Anzu mash up
Finlayson Sweater Hoodie Dress hack
Do you ever do 'stream of consciousness' sewing? Sometimes I make it up as I go along.
Vogue V1618 – Rachel Comey dress hack
This project involves a lot of ideas coming together hopefully into a good summer dress. I've been looking at the multitude of tiered dress patterns which have become available over the last few years and it's put me in a bit of a dilemma. On the face of it, I wouldn't have thought of myself… Continue reading Vogue V1618 – Rachel Comey dress hack
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