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Is this the perfect summer dress? Making McCall’s 7948. This dress caught my eye when I saw it on the U.K. Sewing Bee a couple of years ago. Although I had it on my to-do list to make, it ended up in my stash until now. The only thing I regret is not making it …
How to make a dream summer dress using McCalls 7325 blouse pattern. The Pattern A loose fitting pull on blouse pattern with multiple sleeve options, that has a strong 70’s retro influence. The Fabric Suggested fabrics are Gauze, Dobby Voile, and Crepe de Chine. I think that it would work equally well with linen, cotton, …
Discovering the Coeli blouse by Pauline Alice and how to wear it. I came across and fell in love with the Coeli blouse on Pinterest, but it took me some time to locate the pattern. I was eventually able to download a pdf pattern directly from the Pauline Alice website : www.paulinealice.com The Pattern The …
The Pattern Sewing the vintage New Look 6092 skirt. I purchased this vintage pattern on eBay. It immediately caught my eye and reminded me of skirts that I wore back in the 1980s. Two styles and two lengths are available for the skirts. I had assumed from the cover image that they were wrap skirts, …
The Pattern My Bali Closet Peasant blouse, is it one to buy? I would say yes, and it can be purchased as a PDF pattern from My Bali Closet on Etsy. It offers a pattern for a peasant-style blouse that can be turned into a dress by simply lengthening or adding tiers. The Fabric This …
Falling in love with the Sanda coat by Merchant & Mills. Having arranged an unexpected trip to Valencia I urgently needed a winter coat to wear. After some research, I discovered the Sanda coat by Merchant & Mills on The Foldline website. I purchased and downloaded it there and then! It seemed to offer just what …
Merchant & Mills Trapeze, the perfect dress for all seasons? It has taken a while for me to get around to writing and sharing about the Merchant & Mills Trapeze dress pattern. It’s possible that this is because I’ve been making so many versions! The Pattern I had been looking for a trapeze dress pattern …
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 …