Much like pairs of dungarees, I can never have too many pinafore dresses. The Helen’s Closet York pinafore is a favourite and features in my wardrobe 3 times, but Jennifer Lauren is the queen of pinafore patterns – I have made 2 each of the Ivy and Pippi and Georgie is the latest addition to my collection!
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Make Nine 2022
Happy New Year! Although 2020 is shaping up to be a bit of a trilogy, among all the uncertainty that a global pandemic brings, something I can plan with assurance are my sewing projects!
Olya Shirtdress
I made my first Paper Theory Patterns Olya shirtdress in May last year and it is something I reach for in my wardrobe at lot.
Frida blouse
I was delighted when Eva and Petra from Atelier Jupe reached out and invited me to collaborate with them again and sew a garment from their latest collection. I was excited to see the 11 new printed viscoses and 3 new patterns!
Diana dress
Back in February I made a flannel Ilford shacket and I have worn it SO MUCH – it’s versatile, easy to style, fun to wear and super cosy! I knew I wanted to sew another ‘shacket’ ready for this winter and have been planning this make for months.
Kobi dress
I’m super excited to share that I am joining the team at Emporia to teach some dressmaking workshops! Up first is the Kobi dress and there are two dates for you to choose from.
Myosotis dress
It’s not difficult to see why the Deer and Doe Myosotis is such a popular pattern – pretty, versatile, easy to wear and beautifully swishy – what more could you want?
Harlene dungarees
As you can never have too many pairs of dungas, I was very excited when Merchant and Mills brought out the Harlene pattern and I swiftly added it to my list of things to sew.
Meridian dress
I have seen many, many lovely versions of the Papercut Patterns Meridian dress over the last few years, so I added it to my ‘make nine’ plans for 2021 and popped the pattern on my Christmas list.
Berlin jacket
I first made the Tessuti Fabrics Berlin jacket waaaaay back in October 2018 and it’s one of the hardest working garments in my wardrobe. I am notorious for always being freezing cold and a boiled wool jacket is one of the only things that actually keeps me warm!