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…
I’ve always thought there was a lot of mileage in just chopping a dress up the front to wear it as a jacket – what could be simpler? Well, actually it wasn’t quite that simple, but I have ironed out all the problems along the way and am bringing you a brand new pattern hack…
These little short pyjamas are perfect as a first project if you are new to sewing. I drafted a pattern on the day before we left for holiday when I realised that we were heading for 35 degrees and all we had were thick fleecy English-style PJs. You can find a pattern here for an…
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…
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS DRESS PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED SINCE THIS POST WAS WRITTEN. THERE ARE SOME CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL SHAPE AND DESIGN. PLEASE SEE THE PATTERN COVER FEATURING THE GREEN DRESS (BOTTOM OF THE PAGE) FOR THE NEW LOOK. Since the mention of colour block dresses on The Great British Sewing Bee they…