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Tag: pattern review

Homer and Howells Blair Jacket

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020Categories Dressmaking2 Comments on Homer and Howells Blair Jacket

I was given the Blair jacket pattern as a prize in the Homer & Howells giveaway. There was no obligation to sew or review the pattern. Can you believe it is the end of October already? I feel like October Blairly just started! Ok, I'm sorry. Let's get to sewing. The Blair pattern is intended…

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‘Sia dress’ by Marsha Style

September 11, 2020Categories DressmakingLeave a Comment on ‘Sia dress’ by Marsha Style

This blog post contains gifted products - all opinions are honest and my own! This week I finally finished my Sia dress and couldn’t wait to show it off! This is my first make from our new home in Amsterdam (!) where we moved just over a week ago. In between flat hunting and exploring…

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New Look6461 trousers

May 24, 2020Categories Dressmaking, LabelsLeave a Comment on New Look6461 trousers

Even before lockdown, I was dreaming of comfy linen trousers to lounge in. Linen makes me dream of warm summer evenings, romantic European city breaks and categorically not being sweaty. Aka, the ideal garment. I wanted a simple, wide leg shape and elasticated waist to be friendly to the extra tummy rolls I've gained during…

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Ad|PR 🌿 Another “aha” moment in my sewing journey recently was finding my place in the sewing community. I used to think I had no useful advice to offer as a beginner but here’s the thing - every single part of your sewing journey is helpful to someone else!
Something has suddenly “clicked” recently with my sewing practice. I can’t quite put my finger on it but my fabric and fitting journey feels on a roll and I’m loving it 🥰 If you’re on the same path (it takes time!) here’s a couple of things that have definitely helped me:
I’m really excited about what’s coming up on the Modista Patreon in March, which has a nod to knitting this month 🧶
Looking for the perfect laptop case cover pattern? Don’t worry, I’ve found it!
This month on the Modista Patreon we’ve been building our list of TNT loungewear patterns that have brought comfort to the last year. They’re all written up on my blog now for you to compare to your own favourite patterns and maybe discover some new ones too! It’s a pretty wonderful round up of tops, trousers, pj’s and more - hope you like it as much as we enjoyed compiling it.
Ad|PR 🌼 I’m so glad so many people seemed to like the Ashton dress as much as I do!
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