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Introducing the Amanda Shirt & Shirt Dress Pattern I’m excited to introduce the next addition to my pattern range: the Amanda Shirt and Shirt Dress! This pattern is currently with a lovely group of pattern testers, who are busy making the designs so I can troubleshoot any issues before it goes on sale. The Amanda…
I’m so excited to introduce the latest addition to the Bobbins and Buttons sewing pattern range—the Press Waistcoat! This design actually started life when I had a small piece of beautiful wool fabric leftover from a project. It wasn’t right for a bag, and it was too small for most garments, but it turned out…
The Claire pattern includes a 3/4 sleeve and short flutter sleeve, with an option of two different necklines. I used the 3/4 sleeve pattern to create this simple hack for short sleeve version. I made this version in cotton lawn and needed roughly the same amount of fabric as the 3/4 sleeve version. Instead of…
The latest pattern to join the Bobbins and Buttons pattern range is the Compton trousers. The Compton Trousers are an easy, pull-on style featuring an elasticated waistband and deep front pleats. A relaxed fit. Designed to sit at ankle length with a gently tapered leg, they nod to the barrel-leg or “bob” trouser trend, while…
Who doesn’t love a pinafore dress? Versatile, maximum comfort, and plenty of pockets. This post features three of my favourite pinafore dress sewing patterns from the Bobbins and Buttons pattern range. Why make a pinafore your next sewing project? A pinafore dress is a good wardrobe stable. The pinafore can be styled in different ways…
Upgrade your summer wardrobe with the essential ladies boxy top free sewing pattern. A simple sleeveless boxy top with no darts and faced neck and armholes.
If you’re looking for a free zipper pouch sewing pattern, you’re in the right place! Get the download, watch the video tutorial, and you’ve got it made.
I designed and made this free backpack sewing pattern ahead of the school summer holidays. It was brilliant for carrying everything I needed on a day out.
A global pandemic definitely makes you view life through a different lens! Despite the warning signs on the news, it was such a jolt to go into the first lock down. I felt it was like watching an accident happen. Knowing there was nothing you could do about it, then trying to pick up the…
I just managed to squeeze publishing the Lewis dress and top pattern into 2021. The Lewis pattern had a huge amount of testers, it was so great to see so many very different versions from one pattern. As always there was a lot of invaluable feedback about the pattern from a great bunch of testers.…
