Threadbare Garments is a new pattern company and the Taos Top was their first pattern. This was my pattern test version, in view A, which is described as a mock neckband. I like that this pattern has princess seams, which make adjustment easy. All the deets: Pattern: Threadbare Garments Taos Top Size: 20 Adjustments: 2″ length…
The Cashmerette Webster Top was released a while back and I took the chance at the time to pick up one of the kits. I made this last summer, but haven’t got around to blogging it until now. This is the top version, in Geometric Rayon Challis, which at the time of writing is still…
The Adrienne Blouse was an instant hit when it was released a few months back, and I think it was well worth the hype! I cut a size 1X, grading to a 2X at the waist. My version is made from some knit fabric I have had for years, which is dark blue but with…
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…
