I say my first because this will definitely not be the last! I love the Anna dress pattern! I feel like it was made just for me! The slash neck, the nipped in waist and gentle A-line skirt, all details that I love. Unfortunately there are not many patterns that really flatter me. I have […]
Megan Nielsen Cascade Skirt MN2202
After seeing several striking versions of this wrap skirt on sewing blogs including the wonderfully colourful version by www.lladybird.com, I succumbed to ordering the Megan Nielsen Cascade skirt pattern. Megan Nielsen is an independent fashion designer who has branched out into selling garment sewing patterns for home sewists. This is the first of her patterns […]
Tiered maxi skirt Burdastyle 3/2013 #122 and #123
So far I’ve had a fairly productive sewing summer although I haven’t blogged too much about it. Autumn’s now looming so I thought I better cram in some pattern reviews of my summery makes before it gets too late. But where do I start? I’ve made more skirts and tops than dresses and I’ve decided […]
Munich Fabric Start 3-5 September 2013
A brief post to give you a heads up about the upcoming international fabric trade fair in Munich, Germany. What: Munich Fabric Start international fabric trade fair Why: International suppliers to the fashion industry will be showcasing their wares for the Autumn Winter 2014/15 ‘Awesome Assemblage’ collections. Where: Thomas-Wimmer-Ring 17, 80539, Munich, Germany When: 3-5 September […]
Vintage Lace Blouse Burda 3/2013 #137
July Jumpsuit Trio
I’ve had a bit of a thing for making jumpsuits lately. In fact, I’ve already made three! What can I say other than -I like them – you get the fun of a dress with the practicality of trousers. This blue one below, made up in a Liberty print tana lawn cotton, was inspired by […]
Citronille patterns no. 181 ‘Susanne’
I mentioned the French pattern company Citronille in my last post and so I thought I’d add a quick review of their dress no. 181 ‘Susanne’. I have this pattern in the children’s and adults version. The children’s sizing ranges from two years to eight and the adults one in French sizes 36 to 46, […]