The latest release from The Avid Seamstress is another winner. I have previously enjoyed making her Shift Dress and Day Dress, and I knew from my

Buy the Fifi Pyjamas sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Fifi is a lovely set of dainties for lounging at home or wearing to bed. The camisole is cut on the bias to create a flowing shape, with soft pleated cups, a gently shaped princess seam back, and bias binding straps. The shorts have a narrow stitched-in elastic waistband and cheeky curved hems. Oh là là! This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats: – PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF? – PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop? Suggested fabrics: Lightweight drapey fabrics that feel nice against the skin, such as cotton lawn, voile, viscose (rayon) or silk satin. Best to avoid directional prints as the camisole is cut on the bias and the shorts on the straight grain. Fabric requirements: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.4 - 1.8 m (1 5/8 - 2 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2 m (2 - 2 1/4 yd). Sizing: UK 6 – 20. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements. Notions: Your mid-hip measurement in 9-12 mm (1/2") wide elastic. PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (22 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No // Projector file: No. If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.

Today's blog post is a little bit different and one that I hope a few of you will find quite interesting. Greyfriars and Grace are a 'new to me' pattern

After admiring this pattern for some time now, I finally made my first (and second)! Sorbetto. A few months ago, Colette Patterns released an updated

5 Tips to help pleat multiple items efficiently for smocking.

Just lately I have been making an effort to sew more tops. Whilst I am a dress girl through and through, there is no getting away from the fact that it is

As someone who traces out EVERY pattern that they use, I am always interested in learning about different products and techniques that will make my life

After admiring this pattern for some time now, I finally made my first (and second)! Sorbetto. A few months ago, Colette Patterns released an updated

This garment has been a long time coming. I have actually had this pattern cut out for over a year and have now finally got around to stitching it

Hi all, this week you have 'two for the price of one' as I am talking about tops AND trousers today. The Persephone Pants from Anna Allen Clothing are

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Today I am so happy to share with you another pattern testing project that I have been working on with Kommatia Patterns. Today is launch day, and you can

My love for all things Pattydoo continues. Not only do they have a super range of sewing patterns, some written in English and some in German only, but

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This listing is for a printable PDF pattern download and NOT the finished item. The dainty zigzag dishcloth pattern is simple to follow and knits up quickly. This pattern only uses knit and purl stitches, so even beginner knitters will be comfortable. This pattern includes a printable PDF. Once you've made your purchase it will show up under downloads. I use Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn for all of my dishcloths. Skill Level: Beginner / intermediate

Butterick 3584; ca. 1945; Little Girls Coat, Bonnet and Leggings: The dainty yoke on this little girls' coat has a sweet scalloped outline, both in front and in back. Embroidery trims the yoke and poke bonnet. (Transfer is included.) Separate leggings have a built-up top; button-on straps; button closing. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Although the wonderful Summer that we were treated to may be over now, let's face it, Autumn brings with it all sorts of loveliness - namely the

Let's talk about mince pies. Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without them would it? Today I am sharing a little tutorial with you on how I made these

A little while ago, whilst browsing through Pinterest - as you do in the middle of the night - I came across some pictures of some really pretty bedding

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Make entredeux trim with this heirloom sewing tip using your sewing machine and a wing needle.

Happy December everyone! The start of a new month means that it's time for my monthly post on the Minerva Crafts Blogger Network. With the party season in

I'm always on the look out for a project that will use up the small scraps of fabric that are lurking in my fabric stash. This is a good one. These fabric

Now that November is here it really is feeling cold outside. Last weekend after watching my youngest son play football on a very cold field in Leicester,

Now that November is here it really is feeling cold outside. Last weekend after watching my youngest son play football on a very cold field in Leicester,

Let's talk about mince pies. Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without them would it? Today I am sharing a little tutorial with you on how I made these

With so many different types of zippers out there, it can be tricky figuring out which will work best for your project. But not to worry, you'll be an expert

I had this nice knit white shirt that I loved, but I had a bigger vision for it. I found some vintage lace and blue suiting fabric in my sewing room and turned it into this! Perfect for the 75 degree weather we are supposed to have tomorrow! Supplies: Simple white shirt (this one is perfect) Two strips of vintage lace Cotton fabric of your choice Fabric cutter Sewing Machine Pins Measuring tape. The project is fairly easy to layout and DIY without specific instructions. You'll want to hand create your bows and play with the layout of your design before sewing everything together. After cutting a panne, about 3 inches wide from the back of my shirt, I hemmed the raw edges before machine sewing on the lace and bows.

This year for my birthday, my husband scored some serious brownie points when he bought me a Janome overlocker. What a gem! It is a Janome 9200D and I had

I feel very lucky to have recently been kindly sent the April subscription box from the French fabric and haberdashery store Craftine. Sewing subscription

I'm so pleased to share this make with you all. Such a pretty little fabric basket that could be used for a number of other uses, and as usual with me -

There are a few new projects in the works. The top I started some months ago is in construction. This will be a Mexican peasant top, but it needed some crochet around the neckline which was finis…

I'm always on the look out for a project that will use up the small scraps of fabric that are lurking in my fabric stash. This is a good one. These fabric

I'm always on the look out for a project that will use up the small scraps of fabric that are lurking in my fabric stash. This is a good one. These fabric

Cricut Maker Quilt: In Part 1 of this two part post, learn how to find a quilt pattern that is easily designed in Cricut Design Space.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided to dig into my stash o’ cotton Spreckels Sugar sacks that my sweet friend, Julia Terpstra, gave to me last November. She found them at an estate sale and the woman’s mother used to work at the sugar plant in Manteca, California. So I think that the hearts can be called “sweet hearts” after all. The fabric on the old sacks are worn, wrinkled and super soft. Most of the graphics are missing, but the fabric is awesome! Nothing like an aged patina on fabric. So here is my stack…well, part of it at least. As you can ascertain, I have a lot of fabric to use. For now, I made up three hearts and put them into Magpie. They sold right away, so I suppose my sewing machine will remain on the kitchen table. (I really need my own sewing room!) All of my burlap pillows are gone as well so this week will be spent sewing and getting my paperwork ready for the “tax man.” Yummy stash awaits me for more projects! For the hearts, I used scrabble tiles, old keys, bits from a cloth measuring tape, some crochet trim and scraps of fabric. A twine loop allows for the heart to be displayed from a hook. These are stuffed with poly-fill, however some fresh dried lavender would be nice, too. I added some vintage keys that I bought from my friend, Bette, who sells next to me at Magpie. Meet “Yale” (he’s bashful)…. ….“Art”… …and Sargent. Till next time, love and kiss those you love!

Hi Readers, thank you for visiting! Posted here for your pleasure are fabric and cutting details for the South Asian kurta. If you’ve missed earlier posts about it, you can read them here and…

Looking around the studio this past couple of weeks I could see a Valentine theme coming together, so today I would like to show some of...

There’s been lots of activity in the studio since the valentine pilot gave an aerial tease of the new piece I’m currently working on. It now has a name, thanks to my husband Rob, who …

I thought it was about time that I made a skirt. I've made lots and lots of dresses lately and I fancied a change. I have had this fabric in my stash for

Autumn is well and truly here now, and whilst it is sad to see the end of Summer the beautiful display of glorious colours outside inspired me to create

A video tutorial on the best and worse hand sewing and embroidery needles to use for smocking and why!

Let's talk about mince pies. Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without them would it? Today I am sharing a little tutorial with you on how I made these