Introducing a brand new range – Layer Up

By Laura Casey

Introducing Layer Up – a collection of patterns designed to work together for a layered look. Mix and match as you like – wear a smock over trousers, an apron over a dress, a tunic over a maxi dress and top it all off with a jacket! Layer Up consists of nine new patterns. The…

Making the Gambit Collection

By Laura Casey

A 1960s inspired collection is something that has been simmering at the back of my mind for a while now. Lockdown has given me plenty of time on my hands and I, like many others, have found myself watching the Netflix hit series, The Queens Gambit. The incredibly beautiful styling was really inspiring and some…

Ruffle Top – FREE single size sewing pattern

By Laura Casey

I thought it was about time for a another FREE pattern sewists! And it is Easter, the weather is getting warmer and I am desperate to get into something a bit lighter and prettier. This feminine top is an adaptation of my very popular 2 Hour Top. The Ruffle Top pattern has raglan sleeves, a…

FREE pattern hacks for the Tie Belt Dress

By Laura Casey

When I first launched the Tie Belt Dress it was in the depths of Winter. The original version shown on the pattern front was made in a soft faux suede. But I wanted to show how great this dress is made up in summer fabrics. Sew Different maker, Mollie Moxie has made up some great…

Artist’s Smock – sewing pattern – paper or PDF

By Laura Casey

For the many creative people out there, I’m sure you can imagine HOW MANY clothes I have ruined by getting consumed with a project (be it painting or whatever) and not bothering to get changed into something practical. I just needed something easy to wear that I could throw on over the top of what I…