Posts by Julia Claridge
Testing the new Frances leggings pattern.
It was a few weeks ago that I launched my latest sewing pattern. Frances is a classic snug fitting kids leggings pattern. As usual I asked my trusty team of pattern testers to try out the pattern and let me know their verdict before going live with the pattern. I wanted to add a leggings…
Read MoreViva La Vida – #therefashioners2018 #inspiredby
Phew!…Here is my last post about my Refashioner entry 2018. Squeezed in just before the deadline! I chose Frida Kahlo and one of her outfits as my inspiration after visiting the exhibition at the V&A. Her style is iconic and has had an undeniable influence on fashion and trend in recent years. Aside from her…
Read MoreAn evening-wear Huipil – #therefashioners2018
This is my third blog post relating to my Refashioner competition entry. Not my final post yet!… I know… there is loads, it was way to much to write as one blog post. I was determined to make the best use of the materials I used for my main entry. Ideas popped up for all…
Read MoreWhen Hugh Hefner met Frida! #therefashioners2018
I recently published my official entry for the Refashioners competition 2018. My inspiration was an outfit worn by Frida Khalo. I used two saris and a poncho for the outfit. Naturally because I was using saris there was a lot of fabric left over. In fact I don’t think I had realised just how much…
Read MoreTake 2 saris, Frida and #therefashioner2018 competition.
This is my entry (well first and main part of…) for this years Refashioners competition. If you haven’t already come across the Refashioners competition you can read all about it over at The Makery. There is also still time to enter…if you’re very quick! I first came across this competition last year and I love…
Read MoreHow to line straps for dungarees – tutorial.
How to line straps for dungarees. In this tutorial I am going to show you how to line straps for dungarees. I am using the Mary pattern to show the technique. This technique might be useful to line dungaree straps if you are using a bulky fabric such as heavy weight denim, corduroy or any…
Read MoreTesting the new Lillia Rae sewing pattern.
A few weeks ago I published the pdf version of my new simple dress sewing pattern for girls. Lillia Rae is a super simple dress sewing pattern for girls from as young as 3 months old. The pattern offers two lengths, a dress length and a tunic length perfect to wear with leggings. The style…
Read MoreIntroducing Frances – snug leggings pattern for babies to tweens!
The next new pattern is here! Meet Frances a leggings pattern for kids. Leggings are an essential addition to our little explorer’s wardrobes. They are so versatile and easy to wear. My little girl lives in her leggings. Whether worn with a sweatshirt or under a dress or tunic top there are never enough pairs of…
Read MoreCharcoal self drafted linen trapeze dress and linen trousers.
A few weeks ago I shared my white linen maxi trapeze dress. The maxi version was a bit of a whim really as I liked the idea of it but wasn’t sure if I would actually wear it. This version was already on the agenda, a shorter length in a neutral colour. I was pretty…
Read MoreIntroducing Lillia Rae – New girl’s flutter sleeve dress sewing pattern.
We haven’t quite given up on summer here at Bobbins & Buttons! The latest pattern to be added to the Bobbins & Buttons collection is Lillia Rae. A little girl’s flutter sleeve dress. It has the option of two lengths for a shorter top version which looks great with leggings and a below knee dress…
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