Today’s post is a two-part deal. The first bit gives me chance to tell you about the awesome Sewing Indie Month pattern bundle that is currently available to buy and the second bit is where I share what I’ve made from the bundle!
So first things first! Sewing Indie Month (SIM) is a month-long celebration of indie sewing patterns full of fun blog posts, informative tutorials and great competitions. This September head over to SewIndependent.com. It’s being hosted by the charming Mari from Seamster patterns who took over the site when Donna decided to step down.
SIM is accompanied by a sewalong contest with fantastic prizes. This sale gives you time to make muslins (vital in my mind) before the contest begins while also supporting small women-owned businesses and raising money for charity. BOOM – double win.
There are so many great patterns in this bundle, lookie lookie:
- Bonnell Dress by Dixie DIY
- Cookie Blouson by Waffle Patterns
- Cressida Skirt by Jennifer Lauren Vintage Patterns
- Melissa Dress, Blouse & Skirt by Muse Patterns
- Mississippi Ave Dress & Top by Sew House Seven
- the NEW Saltbox Top by Blueprints for Sewing
- the NEW Sorrel Dress & Top by Seamster Sewing Patterns
- Sugar Plum Dress by Lolita Patterns
- Sutton Blouse by True Bias
- Ultimate Trousers by Sew Over It
(psssst… And the 10 people who spend the most will get printed copy shop versions of the patterns mailed to them as a free bonus.)
Brilliant stuff!
The sale isn’t over until Wednesday August 12th. So head on over here for your chance to buy!
Plus 20% of bundle proceeds will be donated to the International Folk Art Alliance, which provides education and exhibition opportunities to folk artists from around the world. Just a few examples of what the International Folk Art Alliance has been able to accomplish by helping artists create stable, year-round livelihoods includes helping shelter women from domestic violence in Ecuador, building a school for children in Pakistan, empowering women in repressive cultures around the world, and feeding villages in Niger.
So what did I make? I chose the Saltbox top!
The asymmetrical inset just looks so cool. And the opportunities for colour blocking got me giddy.
I used left over navy and purple viscose scraps – this is a GREAT scrap busting project – and decided the vivid purple would look great on the main bulk of the top.
I’m really pleased with my points a the top of the inset. Especially on the front! It was a little confusing at first how to assemble the pieces but I just followed the instructions to the letter and suddenly it looked right heehee.
The sleeves fit the best I’ve ever set in. This is a major thing for me. I apparently have chunky backs of my upper arms – yes that is a thing. So so happy with this little make.
I also have a True Bias Sutton blouse on my sewing table and a cut out Melissa shirtdress waiting for a chance to sew. Since I’m so slow at sewing you’ll be better off taking a look at all the other bloggers who have made clothes from the bundle:
Loving your choice of colours, plus it’s a kind of freebie if you have the left over material to hand. Well done!
Thanks mum! It fits so well too which is a bonus
What a lovely pattern, I really love this. Your inset does look perfect and the colours are great! Perfect!
Thank you! I can’t get over how well the sleeves fit me as well
Thank you! I’m loving this colour combo. It feels very sharp to wear
This us a really lovely top. Love the colour blocking. It would look great in silk.
Oooh silk is a great suggestion. Maybe even in three or four colours!
Lovely top, I’m always on the lookout for tops to wear with jeans and this one is perfect! Love the colour blocking too, so much scope! x
I totally recommend this top. It’s fundamentally an easy to wear tee but you get a fun sewing challenge and the result is great design lines
Thanks for the pattern bundle info. Your top looks fab I’m very impressed with the sharpness of your pointy bit! The colour blocking is really striking
I’m not typically an asymmetric kind of girl but I love it! I have some scraps of viscose left as well so might have to get my hands on this pattern.
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