Having previously tested the Molly Tee (which is already a TNT for me!), I was excited to test the Phoebe Flares also from Pattern Union. This time I went slightly away from the pattern and made pleats on the sides of the pants instead of gathers. While I didn’t get the sewing around the corners…
The Sew House 7 Toaster Sweater is one of those patterns that you see everyone else making for a while but for some reason never end up getting to. A lovely sewing friend sent me a copy and it is the perfect top for Sydney winter! Here’s my version: I made Version 1, in a…
I was very excited to see a long sleeved top with thumb holes come up for testing from Pattern Union. It’s winter here in Sydney and while temperatures are the same as summer in many areas, I have gone soft! This is the Molly Tee from Pattern Union: My first version is a bamboo and…
I was lucky enough to help Beth from Sew DIY test the Lela Skirt recently. This is a relaunched of the Baseball Skirt with extending sizing (YES!) and several additional views. I made mine in a viscose remnant from Tessuti’s remnants table. It has a nice drape and will be perfect for summer. I like…
This is a repost of content previously published on my prior blog. Disclaimer: I know Becky Jo who owns Workhorse patterns, though all the opinions here are my own! I am lucky enough to have a friend who is making her own patterns (it’s the dream!) and this is her first – the Ione Top:…
This is the first thing I achieved from my Make Nine this year! I should confess that I ended up making it just before the year started – I literally finished it at 3.30pm on New Year’s Eve and wore it out that night! There isn’t a lot to say on this one. It’s easy…
I was lucky enough to test one of the garments in Named‘s new book, Breaking the Pattern. Because of this, they very generously sent me a copy of the book when it was released. My first make from the book was some drapey Rae Pants, which are perfect for Sydney weather and for work! I made these…
