Sew Family Jammies, hosted by Sew Altered Style is a Christmas blog tour! Keep up with the blog tour and the fun jammies being sewn on Instagram here. Both pairs of PJs are our Glebe Pants from Muna and Broad, but I’m modelling both here since I’ll have to ship these pants off to my…… Continue reading Sewing Family Jammies, for mum and me!
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Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #5
It’s only episode 5 and I’m already posting late because holiday-mode Jess doesn’t keep track of what the days are (since it really doesn’t matter). Here’s a selection of patterns which could go winter or summer, depending what you sew them up in (or wear them with). I know lots of the Southern Hemisphere is…… Continue reading Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #5
All about Ramie
Native to China, ramie is a linen-like fibre made from nettles and which is classified as a cellulose fiber, just like cotton, linen and rayon. Ramie fibers comes from the stem of a nettle plant called China grass (Boehmeria nivea). It looks similar to European nettle but it does not have prickles. https://ko-fi.com/widgets/widget_2.jskofiwidget2.init('Support Me on…… Continue reading All about Ramie
Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #4
I’m on a dress kick this week for this roundup of inclusive sewing patterns, so I’ve included a bonus pattern at the bottom which is something I’ve been thinking about a lot as the weather gets warmer here in Christchurch! I’m trying to keep on top of all the pattern makers who are extending their…… Continue reading Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #4
Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #3
In this 3rd weekly pattern roundup, I’ve included 2 patterns which were recently updated to increase the sizing, a new pattern from a company I didn’t realise was making patterns in my size, and a free jumpsuit pattern! Just a reminder that in order to be included, the patterns will need to have either bust…… Continue reading Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #3
Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #2
Here’s a special Southern Hemisphere roundup, with some pattern companies from Australia and New Zealand! Number 1, The Cornell Shirt The Cornell Shirt from Elbe Textiles This is a relatively new unisex pattern which has lots of wearing ease. The pattern has 2 views, View A features a button up placket, and View B a…… Continue reading Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #2
Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #1
I’ve decided to start a weekly plus-size pattern roundup where every Sunday I’ll share 4 patterns; some new patterns and some old patterns that you might have missed or forgotten about! What will be included? This list will be entirely subjectively organised based on things that I like, but I’d love to have your suggestions…… Continue reading Sunday plus-size pattern roundup #1
Torrens Box Top is Rust Silk Noil
The lovely Trin from A+R Fabrics sent me this gorgeous brick coloured silk noil which recently arrived in her store. The colour is even more gorgeous in real life- part rust, part rich pumpkin colour and, just like my recent forays in to silk noil, this was a delight to sew. I chose to whip…… Continue reading Torrens Box Top is Rust Silk Noil
Christmas sewing patterns for kids or whoever
Baby sunbonnet from Purl Soho Tiny treasure basked and tray from Noodlehead Bunting scrap project from The Fabric Store Gathered skirt from Purl Soho Penguin plush from Choly Knight Mood, Watermelon Bag Organiser roll from Art Gallery Fabrics Winter Flower Christmas Stocking from Purl Soho Shark Plushy pattern from Choly Knight Reversible tote bag from…… Continue reading Christmas sewing patterns for kids or whoever
20 more free sewing patterns for Christmas Gifts!
Free Christmas stocking pattern from Spoonflower Free Apertio Pouch Pattern from Blogless Anna Cloud pot holders from Ohoh deco Free Fanny Pack pattern from Spoonflower Free weekender bag pattern from Deliacreates Retreat zipper bag from Emmaline Bags Lucky Penny Wallet from Sallie Tomato Free Sleep mask pattern from Spoonflower Date night clutch from Sewmamasew Manhattan…… Continue reading 20 more free sewing patterns for Christmas Gifts!