Asymmetric A-line Dress – Sewing Pattern – Design Your Own

By Laura Casey

Colour Blocking • Pattern Mixing • Tonal Textures  These are few of my favourite things! ( Tra la la…)  My latest sewing pattern, the Asymmetric A-line Dress, is the PERFECT style for all three of these design options. You can colour-block it in fabulous brights, OR you can work it up in similar tones of…

The Essential Denim Dress – MULTISIZE SEWING PATTERN

By Laura Casey

The Essential Denim Dress is a design that has ben whirling round in my mind for a while now, and I have finally got it down on paper. It’s perfect for everyday, utilitarian wear. The cap sleeves are part of the main body (how easy!). It pulls in slightly just under the bust and splays…

Biker Jacket Cardi – MULTISIZE SEWING PATTERN

By Laura Casey

I drafted this pattern in desperation. Our office is freezing and I just wanted something WARM and COMFORTABLE. I’ve had my eye on a biker jacket for ages (have a look at my lust collection on Pinterest) but they’re not really snuggly enough for my liking when it’s really cold. So this hybrid of a…

MY SEWING PROJECTS – Asymmetric leather panel skirt

By Laura Casey

I made this asymmetric skirt using a simple standard pencil skirt pattern. (There are lots on Pinterest if you don’t have one – have a look at my Pinterest board of Free Sewing Patterns). I cut the front panel out of a very soft leatherette (Fabworks – £5 / metre) and the back is made from…