My Blog

My review of the Avid Seamstress City Trousers, a slim fitting pair of trousers that fit me really well. I share details of binding the waistband and how I fixed a hole I made.

A detailed post about how I adapted my bodice block to the Simplicity 8014 shirt dress pattern and changed some of the design details, to create a well-fitting denim dress unique to me.

My review of the lovely Elodie Wrap Dress by Closet Core Patterns, including how I applied binding to the seams and added side seam pockets. Also links to posts detailing how I fit the dress and increased the skirt wrap coverage.

My review of the Simplicity 4428 cardigan, with its waterfall front, cute peplum and slight batwing sleeves. It comes together so quickly and easily with only 3 pattern pieces.

My review of the Avid Seamstress Culottes, including details on what I did to improve the fit for me.

A Qipao / Cheongsam dress in velvet with silk overlay drafted from a pattern and inspiration photo

My review of the stunning Qipao / Cheongsam dress by Porcupine Patterns with beautiful lace detail and metallic fabric

My review of the Avid Seamstress Blouse, sewn on the wonderful Creative Spirit Retreat in polka dot cotton and self-cover buttons

Review of the Kelly Anorak in dry oilskin, with details of how I corrected a 1cm discrepancy in my zip, and where I got my silver hardware

My review of the New Look 6545 bomber jacket in embroidered floral chambray and lined with Bremsilk, a superb pattern and fabric pairing

Review of my gorgeous velvet Zadie Jumpsuit with gathered full length sleeves and satin binding

Review of the Eden Coat by Tilly and the Buttons in a beautiful blue and white checked wool, with details of my pattern matching journey

My review of the Ginger Jeans by Closet Core Patterns, made in stretch denim with high-waist and stovepipe leg, at a Guthrie&Ghani workshop

My review of the Zadie Jumpsuit by Paper Theory, including fitting adjustments and toiles, construction and dealing with the tricky binding

My review of the Heather Blazer by the Friday Pattern Company, including my fitting and construction details, and Claire Tyler's workshop

Detailed review of the Sienna Maker Jacket by Closet Core Patterns, including my fitting journey, seam finishes and channel-stitched belt

My review of the Saguaro Set Top by the Friday Pattern Co, including fitting adjustments, how I got the waistband gathers even and my errors

A full review of the Saguaro Set Trousers / Pants by the Friday Pattern Company, my fitting process, and tips on gathering the waistband

A second Sagebrush Top in double gauze gingham, describing how I reduced sleeve volume and where to place the armhole seam

Overview of 4 simple t-shirts in different fabrics - cotton jersey, Tencel modal and ribbed Tencel jersey