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…
We’re on the countdown to party season! And what is more fun than a PARTY DRESS! The Lace Back Shift Dress (a variation on my Bubble Sleeve Dress – FREE SEWING PATTERN ) is a glam but understated party dress with 3/4 length sleeves and a lace panel at the back. The original Bubble…
The Bubble Sleeve Dress (FREE PATTERN JUST HERE) is everything I love in a dress. It’s loose fitting, finishes just above the knee AND has those 3/4 length sleeves that make it a bit special with their pretty bubble at the bottom. It is EASY to make and has no fastening to contend with. This version…
The swinging sixties are an era that fill me with nostalgia even though I didn’t live through them. My parents regale me with tales of their student days as miniskirts and hippie chic swept through London. They did actually used to meet every Friday on Waterloo bridge just as the Kinks song goes. This 60s style…
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…