It’s always very exciting when a designer you love invites you to collaborate with them and I’ve been lucky enough to work with Atelier Jupe on a few projects now. Eva and Petra got in touch recently to share some sneak peeks of their latest collection (spoiler alert – I loved EVERYTHING) and asked if I would like to sew something up prior to the launch.
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Patsy Overalls
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: you can NEVER have too many pairs of dungarees! I had wanted to make the Patsy Overalls by Ready To Sew for some time, so I was thrilled to pick-up a copy of the pattern in a recent issue of Simply Sewing magazine. And when theContinue reading “Patsy Overalls”
Orchards dress
I can’t remember when I decided to make this dress or that I would use this fabric for it, but it feels like it’s been in the planning for quite some time. Having afternoon tea to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary in August seemed like the perfect occasion to wear it, so I added it to my list of things to sew during July (I never like to rush these things!)
Ellsworth shirt
I really fancied sewing myself a Merchant and Mills Ellsworth shirt this summer, but the paper pattern was out of stock everywhere for absolutely ages! Yes I am very aware I could have bought and printed the PDF, but I just like paper patterns, OK?
Quilted jacket – my technical challenge!
If you follow me on Instagram, you might have seen that after watching the Great British Sewing Bee I set myself the challenge of sewing the same quilted jacket that the contestants were tasked to make in Series 8, episode 4.
I Am Helios
I’m sure you all know that I’m a huge fan of I Am Patterns – I have made several of their designs and I am always excited when the lovely Blandine gets in touch to give me a sneak preview of their latest collection! ‘I Am Brilliant’ is their newest release and comprises of two versatile patterns.
Zadie Jumpsuit
The Zadie Jumpsuit pattern was released by Paper Theory in March 2019 and has been a favourite in the sewing community ever since. When I was planning my #MakeNine2022 I had a little browse through the Fold Line’s ‘Top 10 Indie Sewing Patterns of 2021’ – I had already made 6 of the designs but the Zadie was a pattern I hadn’t tried, so I added it to my list.
Merilyn Sweater
When the team at Atelier Jupe asked if I would like to choose a fabric ahead of the launch of their new collection I jumped at the chance! I absolutely love their beautiful prints and their fabric is always of the highest quality. There were so many delicious designs, but it was this new substrateContinue reading “Merilyn Sweater”
Hope dress
Every time I restocked the Style Arc patterns at Hometown the Hope dress would catch my eye, so I decided to buy a copy to scratch that itch.
Luna Pants
I had my eye on the Made by Rae Luna Pants ever since I saw a copy of the pattern at Hometown, but never got around to sewing a pair. It’s not a pattern I see many people making and sharing on Instagram, so I suppose I just sort of forgot about them!