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01 Dec

Posted at 09:00h in Pattern Puzzle Sewing Patterns, Sewing patterns by
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It all started with this image I found on the interweb many years ago and resulted in a #PatternPuzzle post to unpack this fascinating idea.  And finally it's a digital sewing pattern for everyone to download.  Like many vintage sewing patterns they use fashion illustrations rather than photographs to promote the pattern.
And the cover suggests you can wear this wrap top wrapped to the front and to the back.  In my experience it didn't work out that way and worn with the wrap at the back it was far too tight across the throat to be comfortable.

03 Nov

Posted at 10:00h in Sewing Pattern Alterations by
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Imagine joining me in one of my many pattern making workshops and enjoying the new techniques and skills that'll up your creative game.  My Sewing and Learning Packages include a sewing pattern or block and a related set of detailed tutorials that are the very resources I use in my pattern making workshops.  So something a little different: The Sleeveless Shift Dress - A Dress with a Lesson.

06 Oct

Posted at 10:00h in Garment Construction, Pattern Puzzle Sewing Patterns, Sewing, Sewing patterns by
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For those of you that follow my 'well-suited' blog closely you will have realised that every month I've been releasing a new sewing pattern.  With each release I've also been offering my newsletter subscribers exclusive fabulous discounts.  For the month of October the focus is on my two #zero-waste sewing patterns: The Eura and The Elizabethan Shirt.

07 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Off-the-Rails Sewing Patterns, Pattern Making Instructions, Sewing, Sewing Pattern Alterations, Sewing patterns by
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I'd love to share with you one of my favourite versions of the Corporate Shirt Pattern.  Using a sweet oriental print on patchwork (heirloom) fabric I decided I'd like to try a summer short sleeve shirt.  To begin I decided to use only the collar stand and not the collar fall so you end up with Nehru look for your shirt.

01 Sep

Posted at 10:00h in Off-the-Rails Sewing Patterns, Sewing patterns by
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It's been happening for the past three months and will continue until I run out of sewing patterns (duh never!).  Every time I release a brand new pattern a few days later I send my newsletter subscribers a huge (50%) discount code for that new pattern and a special category of my PDF sewing patterns.  So if you're not subscribed you've got about two days to sign-up to get that wonderful special.
My latest sewing pattern, the Tab Polo Tee is a colourful take on the classic Fred Perry Tennis Polo.  The body of the garment is made from two-way (four-way US) stretch knit fabric with a reasonable (4-8%) elastane content and the tab and collar are made from a mix of eclectic printed woven cotton fabric.

06 Aug

Posted at 10:00h in Pattern Puzzle Sewing Patterns, Sewing patterns by
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The Jersey Twist Pattern Puzzle has to be one of the most popular posts on my website.  It started life as a 'Pattern Puzzle' on Saturday mornings on Facebook.  Then became both a detailed worksheet available on-line and a popular afternoon workshop in my studio.  Now finally it is a PDF Sewing Pattern available to everyone worldwide.

12 Jul

Posted at 19:19h in Off-the-Rails Sewing Patterns, Sewing patterns by
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Comfort and Creativity in a Classic Sewing Pattern

Originally developed as a comfortable fit in a corporate environment, my Corporate Shirt sewing pattern can be creative for all occasions.  It boasts classic shirt styling that includes details that can be highlighted using contrast fabrics.  It is a part of my Off-the-Rails Sewing Patterns collection that focuses on more classic designs that may last forever in your wardrobe.

04 Jun

Posted at 10:00h in Pattern Puzzle Sewing Patterns, Sewing patterns by
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At long last I've finished the PDF Sewing Pattern for the Body Twist Pattern Puzzle.  It's a very large one piece pattern for the body of the garment with a double layer sleeve and ribbed neck trim.  It's a soft and generous twist without being too tight.  The construction is as simple as a tee-shirt without the need to finish any hems.  Body and sleeves are double layers turned back on themselves.  You'll find the history of this pattern development in these blog posts.

14 Apr

Posted at 14:45h in MeStyle, Opinion by
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The tug of war between our creative drive and our ethical aspirations can be so confusing.  How can we adjust our own consumption of fabric/fashion so that we can satisfy our creative needs, alongside supporting our social, ethical and environmental ideals?
To begin with we're so fortunate if we can sew.  Already we're able to side-step the ugly world of fast fashion when we have the skills and resources to make our own clothes.  So what are the key issues we need to consider if we are to grapple with our creativity and still hold some ethical views on consumption.

23 Sep

Posted at 11:00h in Opinion by
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What do you do when you're between workrooms?  When you're used to a large cutting table, a number of specialist sewing machines and all the materials and trims you could ever desire.  It’s quite devastating but not impossible to work around.  Just imagine you're a creative on a long journey, traveling the countryside with very little space to store creative materials or equipment, but still wanting to expressive your creative self.
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