Pattern by: Tilly and the Buttons Sizing I followed the sizing in the instructions and found it true to size. This is a summer dress so hasn’t had too much wear during my autumn-spring pregnancy, but because of the stretchy fabric I would say it would work well at any stage. I’m currently in my ninth month and it’s really comfy. This pattern has a … Continue reading Pattern review: Maternity Agnes Dress
It’s cute, chic, comfortable and has a swoosh-y fairy godmother feeling to it. Continue reading Pattern review: Myosotis Dress
I sewed this pattern a year ago, before I was pregnant. When I was desperate for a baby and it wasn’t my time yet, it was helpful to feel like I was proactively doing something. Continue reading Pattern review: Maternity Bettine Dress
Shout out to New Zealand-based label RUBY for selling the patterns for their Liam collection. I really struggle to find on-trend pattern designs. Indie pattern brands tend to go for boxy shapes, while everything else can feel a bit frumpy. So it was very cool to see such a stylish brand making their collection available in paper pattern format. I must admit, though, I was … Continue reading Pattern review: Liz by Liam
What I’ve learned and what will change, as I finish my challenge. Continue reading 6 things I learned from 12 months of not shopping
I woke up this morning to a message from my cousin Heather, in Scotland. She’s collected her new sewing machine, is just about to start dressmaking and wondered if I had any tips. Super excited, I started writing a response on my phone, when I realised this was more than a quick Instagram reply. So here it is, Heather. 29 things I wish someone had … Continue reading 29 things I wish I’d learned before starting to make my own clothes
The Writing Half 