More work appropriate skirts. The Colette Mabel had recently been released, and again was proving to be a quick and successful make in the blogosphere. I made my first one, Version 3 in the pattern, in a plain charcoal ponte, straight off the pattern. I lined the waistband in cotton lycra, which again gave the … Read more
Indie Pattern Month is being hosted by Mel of the Curious Kiwi, and Kat of Modern Vintage Cupcakes. Head on over to their blogs to find out more, and join in the fun. Despite, having quite a substantial pattern stash containing both Big 4 patterns and Independent pattern designers, it is the Indie’s I tend to reach … Read more
Well! After my camera went AWOL for a bit, it has turned up again so I can get on with photographing a bunch of finished projects (not necessarily in the order they were completed, though) First off, is Colette patterns most recent release, the Laurel shift dress. I will be the first to admit that … Read more
Pattern Description: ultra-simple and swingy little top! With its ultra simple construction, elegant loose cut shaped with bust darts, and the box pleat detail down the front, this is a pattern you can throw together in a huge range of fabrics for summer. Pattern Sizing: 0 – 18 Did it look like the photo/drawing on … Read more
I recently made a muslin of the Colette Patterns Crepe dress, to check it for fit and alterations needed, before moving on to some rather special fabric I had in mind for this pattern. It is described on the Colette website as ‘A sweet and easy wrap dress with no closures to sew. The dress … Read more
I finished my Macaron dress, by Colette patterns a wee while ago, but have only recently worn it again to get a photo or two. Pattern Description: A flattering and curvy dress. Includes a bodice fitted with darts, along with a contrasting top yoke, sleeves, and narrow midriff band. Short sleeves are gently scalloped along … Read more