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Read the collection: Inspiration The test run The Bodice The Skirt The Dress Costs and Final Thoughts

Read the collection: Inspiration The test run The Bodice The Skirt The Dress Costs and Final Thoughts

Take 3 metre of Spotlight organic cotton and add New Look 6615 with New Look 6692… and you get a fun scalloped dress! I used the scalloped neckline of N6615‘s gorgeous dress but added the tiered skirt of N6692. Since I skipped the dress sleeves which help hold up the bodice I added thin spaghetti …

Sometimes the best pattern is the one you have in your stash. Or in this case, the two! For my brother’s wedding I wanted to make my own version of the cami / slip dress trend that would work for my figure. I wanted to make V9278 but didn’t have time to have it sent …

Continuing my challenge to expand my wardrobe stylistically, I can now tick “maxi dress” off my list. Yes that’s right in a decade of sewing I have never made a maxi dress for myself. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a shop bought one either!! Meet New Look 6692; a dress from last summer that …

It’s quite thrilling to be one of the first people to review a pattern. When you search for hashtag inspiration and get photos of planes instead of patterns, you know you’re going to be one of the first haha. New Look 6707 is a sweet v-neck blouse that has an optional oversized ruffle collar and …

Happy Weekend everyone! It’s sunny here in Yorkshire and my mood is instantly boosted like a terrible British cliche. BUT I DON’T CARE… I’ve missed sunshine too much. Now onto sewing. I finally photographed three makes this week now my awful ear issues are finally gone. This is Butterick 6676 which has three styles of …