How to perfect the Aura wrap dress by Papercut Patterns. Having made this dress originally in a black linen, I decided that I needed an evening version in my wardrobe. The Pattern The Aura pattern features a wrap dress with bishop sleeves and a wrap skirt. Both are unlined, but have facing on the leading …
Who wouldn’t fall in love with this dress?
This dress has the potential for various variations on this theme. So with a little imagination, this pattern is more versatile than it initially appears.
How to create 30’s glamour with Butterick B6130. I purchased this pattern soon after it was first released in 2014, and the jumpsuit caught my attention immediately. The fact that it is still in production some eleven years later, is a testament to its popularity. For some reason, I didn’t make the dress until last …
I wanted to share with you my zero waste New Look 6092 wrap skirt. The Pattern The vintage New Look 6092 mock wrap skirt pattern comes in two styles and lengths. Even though it initially looks like a traditional wrap skirt, it has a concealed zip on the back. The Fabric The suggested fabrics are …
Now falling for the Sanda jacket by Merchant & Mills. Having already fallen in love with the Sanda coat by Merchant and Mills, I obviously had to next make the Sanda jacket! Just like the coat, the jacket is understated in style and is a timeless design. More importantly, it is easy to wear winter …
How to make the timeless vintage Vogue 4001 coat pattern. I love vintage patterns and I spotted this coat pattern on eBay. It took me a while to come to a decision, but ultimately, I had to buy it! Coincidentally, it was being sold by a friend who I had lost contact with some 30 …
McCalls 7969, the question is which version should I make? Where have I been, not to have made this incredibly popular dress by McCalls before? I’m one of the rare sewers who hasn’t made this pattern yet. Living in a warm climate, this dress is just perfect for living or traveling around Morocco. It is …