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Pattern Matching with Tartan and Plaid Fabrics

My top tips for perfect pattern matching when using tartan and plaid fabrics

image of a woman wearing a white shirtdress and white boots

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Pattern Review – Filippa Shirt Dress by Fibre Mood

My version and review of the Filippa shirt dress by Fibre Mood. Made using viscose fabric from Fabric Godmother

Julia in long purple and orange kaftan on a sandy beach

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Pattern Review – Simplicity 5315 / 8505 Caftan

My version and review of vintage caftan pattern, Simplicity 5215 (recently re-released as Simplicity 8505) made from psychedelic viscose lawn fabric from Fabric Godmother.

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Pattern Review – Verano Tank Top and Dress by Christine Haynes

My version and review of the Verano Tank and Dress. Made using yarn dyed cotton gingham in black from Fabric Godmother

floral shorts with patch pockets on front lying on a carpet next to a pair of red wedges

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Pomona Pants and Shorts – Anna Allen Patterns

My version and review of the Pomona Pants by Anna Allen Patterns. Made using floral ‘Linnaea’ viscose linen fabric from Fabric Godmother.

Pomona Blouse - made in floral fabric with button down front

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Anthea Blouse – Anna Allen Patterns

My version and review of the Anthea Blouse by Anna Allen Patterns. Made using Linnaea Viscose Linen fabric from Fabric Godmother

Image of Esther top - V neck top with gathered sleeves and bodice

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Esther Tunic Top – Liberty Fabrics

My version and review of the Esther Tunic Top by Liberty Fabrics, made using Lobelia Bloom fabric from Lady McElroy.

green dress with long sleeves and shirring at cuffs and waistline. There are pleats around the neckline

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The Dayo Dress

My version and review of the Dayo Dress with some tips on using shirring elastic for waistlines and cuffs.

green dress with shirring elastic at the cuff

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Sewing with Shirring Elastic on a Sewing Machine

How to sew with shirring elastic on a sewing machine to create a gathered elasticated effect on sleeves, cuffs, necklines and waistlines.

covered button tool, metal and plastic self cover buttons and a needle and thread

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How to Cover Buttons with Fabric

What are covered buttons and how do you cover them? This blog post shows 3 methods to cover buttons with fabric including the use of a self cover button tool.