UPDATES, INSPIRATION and IDEAS — Pattern Spotlight
From Loungewear to Outerwear: Dressing Up Our Favourite Pieces from Our Loungewear Ebooks
As the days get longer and more places begin to open, it's time to ditch the joggers and put on your best going out out outfits. However, just because you're leaving the house doesn't mean you can't be comfy! To give you some stylish - yet wearable - garment making inspo, in this article we've taken our favourite patterns from our loungewear Ebooks and provided some tips to transform them into comfy daywear pieces that are perfect for the sunny days ahead.
Dressing for Warmer Weather: Our Favourite Summer Garments to Make
I bet you're as a happy as we are to see that the snow has (hopefully) cleared for good and the sun is finally shining! As we edge towards summer, a new summer wardrobe is an order, so why not try making some of your own seasonal garments? To give you some inspiration, we've put together a list of our favourite patterns that are perfect for the warmer weather: The Ellen Dress Able to be dressed up or dressed down, Ellen makes the perfect dress for all occasions! Perfect for advanced beginners, Ellen can be made in a range of fabrics, but we...
Pattern Spotlight: The Loungewear Edit - Stretch Edition
Our second loungewear ebook, The Loungewear Edit - Stretch Edition, is the perfect place to start if you’re wanting to work with stretch fabrics for the first time. A collection of beautiful basics, each piece is designed to be mixed and matched for the perfect lockdown wardrobe! Keep reading for an overview of our new ebook with a closer look of some of our favourite patterns! First in the ebook we have Lydia - a super versatile pattern that can be as a jumpsuit or just as bottoms! With in seam pockets, it’s the perfect, practical day to day piece. The Lydia...
Pattern Spotlight: Linda Trousers from Our Loungewear Ebook
As we begin to spend more time at home again, what better than to make loungewear your next sewing project? We love the Linda bottoms from our loungewear edit, which can be made as shorts, trousers, or basically any length you want! As a super versatile pattern that’s also perfect for beginners, we’ve put together a list of ways to design, fit, hack and style your Linda trousers, as well as how to move them from loungewear to daywear! Design Your Linda Trousers Linda works well in a range of fabrics, and its in the fabric choice where you can...
Pattern Spotlight: Sarah Wrap Skirt
Sarah is a gorgeous draped wraparound skirt with a flattering tied waist that makes for the perfect fit! Being one of our easiest patterns, she's perfect for beginners - all you need is your fabric and some bias binding. To help you along the way, we've compiled a list of our favourite ways to design, fit, hack and style your very own Sarah skirt! Design Your Sarah Wrap Skirt Sarah works best in lightweight-medium fabrics, especially in fabrics that drape well like crepe or viscose. Making Sarah in something like this black crepe makes for a super versatile wardrobe staple that will go...