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Hot Patterns Superfantastic Shirt

Post author:Wendy
Post published:05/10/2017
Post category:Hot Patterns Independent pattern designers shirts
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So I sewed this shirt up about two years ago ..... and didn't like it. The fit seemed off, and the fabric not quite right. I'm not sure to be…

Seasonal Sew Wardrobe Sewalong

Post author:Wendy
Post published:31/05/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers Itch to Stitch Maven Patterns SSW1 Style Arc Swoon
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One of the Facebook groups I belong to is a Sewalong group. They have previously done a monthly sewalong of a specific pattern, but earlier this year put forward a…

Style Arc Allison Skirt

Post author:Wendy
Post published:29/05/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers skirts SSW1
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I recently made up the Allison skirt by Style Arc, a pattern I've had in my stash for a while. I was intrigued by how the pleats were made so…

Style Arc Mindi Skirt

Post author:Wendy
Post published:21/05/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers muslins skirts
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Waayyy back, last winter, on our Sewing Retreat I tested out a bunch of patterns, including the Style Arc Mindi Skirt.I went with the longer length, and decided not to…

Hot Patterns 2003 Weekender Breton Tee

Post author:Wendy
Post published:14/05/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers SSW1 tops
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This is a pattern I first tried a really long time ago, and then never got around to making again with the slight adjustments I decided would benefit it. I…

Swoon Scarf Neck Cardigan

Post author:Wendy
Post published:30/04/2016
Post category:cardigan free pattern Independent pattern designers SSW1
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At a recent sewing day, one of the ladies made the Swoon Scarf Neck cardigan and was kind enough to let me try it on.As we are a similar size,…

Itch to Stitch Hepburn Turtleneck

Post author:Wendy
Post published:23/04/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers Itch to Stitch SSW1 turtleneck
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When Kennis, the designer behind Itch to Stitch released her latest patterns, I was quite keen on the idea of the Hepburn Turtleneck.I selected my size as recommended in the…

Maven Patterns – French Dart Shift Dress

Post author:Wendy
Post published:17/04/2016
Post category:dresses Independent pattern designers Maven Patterns SSW1
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I had been contemplating options from my stash for a new dress for my Mum's birthday party, and then came across the Maven Patterns French Dart Shift. All stashed patterns…

Cake Patterns – Carmine Jacket

Post author:Wendy
Post published:20/03/2016
Post category:Cake patterns Independent pattern designers jacket
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A few months ago I was chatting to one of the ladies at our Fabric Hoarders sewing Sunday, and she was lamenting the fact that she had all sorts of…

Jalie 2565 – Singlet Top

Post author:Wendy
Post published:05/03/2016
Post category:Independent pattern designers Jalie singlet
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In my sew-cation I gave myself over the Christmas break, I wanted to try finding a good singlet top pattern. As this is an item of clothing I wear most…