I can tell that many of you love to sew bags. The bag patterns FAR outsell the clothes patterns on the site. I guess because bags don’t have the same fitting issues that clothes can have. Plus I see that lots of you sew bags to give as gifts or … Continue reading
Going away somewhere exotic or far-afield? Or maybe you just need somewhere to keep your passports and travel documents safe between trips so you’ll always know where to lay your hands on them. The Pattern of the Month for March is the essential family travel and passport wallet pattern. It … Continue reading
Thanks to Sharon who suggested this style of top based on one she owns and loves. This Moved to Tiers Tunic pattern has 4 layers, tiers or ‘shingles’ and is so versatile. Make it in a fun and funky stripes, or on-trend with color blocking with a different fabric in … Continue reading
As you know, every month I like to offer up a new free sewing pattern. But so many people have been asking me recently about how I make the patterns, how they can make their own, and how they can adjust patterns to fit them better or slightly change the … Continue reading
It was all a big rush to get the Jewelry Purse Pattern out in early December because I knew lots of you would want the chance to sew it for Christmas presents. Phew, did you go crazy in December with handmade gifts? I’m telling myself not again this year, but I’ll … Continue reading
“A tale of love and loss.” I once owned a skirt. I believed it to be the perfect skirt and I wore it everywhere. I wore it for years – we were inseparable. It was my most favorite-est ever skirt. Then a couple of years ago I noticed it was … Continue reading
2014 has now drawn to a close and it’s been an epic year! A lot of hard work, but a lot of fun and a huge steep learning curve for me as I tried to learn new tricks, improve my sewing skills and try my hand at some pattern designing. … Continue reading
Classy, classic, elegant, refined. Not words you could use to describe every dress, but this twist front dress pattern really does suit those words. You’ll look a knockout in this dress, whether you choose a solid or a small print. Introducing the ‘In a Twist’ Dress pattern, Pattern of … Continue reading
Introducing the Jewelry Purse pattern. Here’s a bonus pattern which is just in time to sew for Christmas. If you are giving a piece of jewelry as a gift this year, then this makes the perfect way to wrap it in this pretty and useful jewelry purse pattern. Ideal to … Continue reading
After the release of the Ultimate Wallet, I’ve been getting lots of requests recently for more bag patterns, and more bag patterns suitable for improving sewers to tackle and try out or learn new skills. The Lucy Tote Bag pattern is brought to you with those requests in mind. Its a … Continue reading
I’ve had a request for a skirt with pockets, and something that doesn’t need stretch fabrics because I know some are still a little reluctant to sew with knits. So I’m happy to oblige this month with a practical A-line skirt pattern, including set-in pockets. Features: Flattering A-line shape Easy … Continue reading
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