Bobbins and Buttons patterns
The testers makes – George pattern.
At the end of last year I launched four new sewing patterns including the George sewing pattern in collaboration with Project run and Play as part of the Lounge Library collection. As always my patterns went through testing by a fab group who test most of my patterns. They are an eagle eyed lot and…
How to line the Yvonne coatigan.
This is a tutorial to show you how to add a lining to the Yvonne coatigan pattern. Adding a lining to this simple edge to edge coatigan style definitely routes it in the jacket or coat category. I chose to make my version in a knitted coating fabric. In hindsight this would have worked really…
Lynn hack 10 – A sporty version.
This month I am giving the Lynn sweatshirt sewing pattern a sporty hack. This is a quick hack that adds an extra sporty edge to the simple sweatshirt shape. Having a sweatshirt to quickly throw on before or after exercise is so useful. Especially at the moment during lockdown when most of our exercise is…
Subscribers free pattern – Volume sleeve boxy top – How to make:
This months subscribers free pattern is the addition of a volume sleeve. I made this in a star burst sequin fabric to give the style some seasonal sparkle. This version has a lined bodice and unlined sleeves. This is a useful technique that you can apply to other patterns if you are using a sheer…
Lynn hack 9 – Panelled pieces sweatshirt.
This month I have another scrap busting version of the Lynn sweatshirt pattern for you. This one is great for all those small pieces that are always left over from other projects. It probably works best if you stick to the same or similar weight fabrics. I use French terry for so many projects that…
Subscribers free pattern – Bell sleeve – How to make:
This months free subscribers pattern is a bell sleeve top pattern. I’ve made this version in a lightweight silver stretch velvet for a more dressy feel. We might be limited to what we can do and where we can go this party season. It doesn’t have to stop us getting dressed up! Having said that…
Project run and play colloboration – Write your own story!
I’m so excited to finally share what I’ve been working on for the last few months. Let me tell you the story…. Back in July I was contacted by Audrey who runs Project run and play to see if I was interested in being part of a design collaboration. The plan…. to design a pattern…
Lynn hack 8 – Check Ponte-roma jersey staggered hem sweatshirt.
This month’s Lynn sweatshirt hack is a staggered hem version made in check Ponte-roma jersey. This is another really quick and simple hack to the Lynn sweatshirt pattern. I feel like this adaptation made in check Ponte-roma jersey turns the casual sweatshirt style into a useful everyday top. To create this top the only alteration…
Dungaree dress twinning! Emily and Mary sewing patterns.
This was always going to be on the cards after the release of the Emily dungaree dress sewing pattern! Mummy and daughter twinning!! I made the Emily and Mary dungaree dress patterns from my range of patterns in a fine stretch terracotta needle cord. The fabric is really easy to work with and very comfortable…
Newsletter subscribers free pattern – 3/4 sleeve – how to make.
The next addition to the free pattern that is available to newsletter subscribers is a sleeve!! A 3/4 sleeve takes the simple sleeveless boxy top to a more seasonally apt top. As always the pattern is free to download if you are a newsletter subscriber. The newsletter has full instructions how to download the pattern.…
