My Blog

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.

Details of how I adjusted the Elodie Dress pattern to increase the underlap of the skirt

Details of how I fit the Elodie Dress by Closet Core Patterns, including photos of my toiles where I reduced bust volume and excess fabric at the back.

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

Details of how I fitted the Kelly Anorak by Closet Core Patterns, with upper rounded back adjustment

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 experience with Lynda Maynard RTW Jacket class, an 8 week online course to sew the Sienna Maker Jacket by Closet Core Patterns

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

Details of how I lined the Sienna Maker Jacket pockets and neatly topstitched them on.

Details on how I fit the Sienna Maker Jacket, with photos of my toiles and adjustments to remove front neckline gaping