Inspiration for a hand made wardrobe
Dresses
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, …
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 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 …
The Pattern The Atlas Dress by Masin, is this the ultimate wrap dress? I am a huge fan of The Foldline website. It is a treasure trove of information, inspiration and an immediate window to the latest patterns coming onto the market. It is also my first chosen place to search for Indie sewing patterns. …
Is New Look 6341 the perfect party dress? Like many, I have had this pattern in my stash for a while. It reminds me of dresses that I wore in the 1980’s. Not my favourite fashion period for sure, but a drop waist is generally flattering. The Pattern The pattern is a full-skirted, drop-waisted dress, …
THE PATTERN I made this suit using Vogue 1435 for a friend’s wedding, as the English weather is often so unreliable. However, the day turned out to be too hot, and so I never actually wore it! Even so, this is a timeless outfit and the dress can be worn at any time of day …
My inspiration to return to sewing a hand-made wardrobe. Are you considering making a wedding dress for yourself, a daughter or friend? Here is my story and experience of sewing my own wedding dress. Becoming a first-time bride at the age of 58 was rather daunting, to say the least! After being with my partner …
Making my 60th Birthday Dress Using Butterick B6318 PATTERN REVIEW & SEWING TIPS FOR BUTTERICK 6318 Crossing over into a new decade is always a milestone, and turning 60 was the most challenging of all! Not because it seemed that it was a grand old age to reach, but because I would be alone in lockdown. …