1. Fabric Store Ruby Crossover Dress Size: Up to size 30 or 58″ hip 2. Atatac Rectangular cut trousers Size: Up to a 50″ seat 3. Mood The Laelia Tunic Size: Up to size 30 or 63″ hip 4. Fabric.com Cupid Cami & Tap Pants 5. Fabric Store Anna Rose Knife Pleated Button Up Dress…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 19)
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Amarante double gauze Montrose
This gorgeous double gauze, ‘Stardust Amarante’, came from Miss Maude in New Zealand’s North Island and its usage in combination with the Montrose is entirely inspired by/plagiarised from Plum Kitchen who made this exact top in the mustard colourway (she actually has tonnes of inspiring Montrose tops (and other clothes), you should definitely check out…… Continue reading Amarante double gauze Montrose
15 free ‘eco’ sewing patterns
Inspired by ‘Plastic Free July’, here’s a few free sewing resources & patterns for replacing disposable or plastic items with reusable you-mades! Do you have suggestions that aren’t included in the list? Please let me know in the comments! Reusable produce bags from The Kiwi Country Girl Cutlery wrap sewing tutorial from The Rogue Ginger…… Continue reading 15 free ‘eco’ sewing patterns
10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 18)
1. Fabrics Store Harley Placket Tunic Pattern Size: Up to size 30 or 58″ hip 2. Mood Bellium Dress Size: up to size 30 or 63″ hip 3. Mood Malva Sweater Size: up to size 30 or 63″ hip 4. Atatac Boxy T-Shirt Size: up to 50″ hip 5. Fabrics Store Hana Kimono Jacket Size:…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 18)
Cloudy weather Cashmerette Montrose hack
The latest Cashmerette Montrose in a wardrobe that already has a decent amount of Cashmerette Montrose tops: I’ve lengthened the sleeves, made the body more ‘A-line’, drafted facings for the front and back necklines and tested it all out in this cloud-print rayon from Drapers Fabrics. I used the Cashmerette Harrison sleeve as a template…… Continue reading Cloudy weather Cashmerette Montrose hack
Peppermint Magazine Wrap Skirt in Wool
When I got my current job, I treated myself to a couple of different wool coatings from Fabric Vision as a celebration. Since it has been so cold here (and especially cold in my office) recently I decided that I definitely needed a wool skirt to combat our cold temperatures. I loved the Peppermint Magazine…… Continue reading Peppermint Magazine Wrap Skirt in Wool
10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 17)
Burda Trench Dress Size: up to size 26 or 50″ hip (lol) 2. Fabrics Store Monique — Simple Tee Pattern Size: up to size 26, finished bust measurement 59″ 3. Mood Rodanthe Dress Size: Up to size 30 or 63″ hip 4. Atatac Shaped shoulders and arms tunic Size: Up to 50″ seat 5. Fabrics…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 17)
10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 16)
1. Fabrics Store Lois Paperbag Waist Pants Pattern Size: Up to size 30 or 58″ hip 2. Peppermint Magazine x In The Folds Everyday Dress Size: Up to 54″ hip 3. Mood Poplar Overalls Size: Up to size 30 or 63″ hip 4. Atatac Painters Coat Size: Up to 50″ hip 5. Fabrics Store Jade…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (part 16)
McLean & Co, NZ Made Fabric
A couple of months ago (or maybe even late last year- time goes so quickly!) our national radio re-played an interview with two New Zealanders who were weaving short runs of traditionally-made fabric down here in the South Island of New Zealand under the name McLean & Co. Woven on a ‘Hattersley Domestic Weaving System’…… Continue reading McLean & Co, NZ Made Fabric
10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (Part 15)
1. Elbe Textiles Lawley Skirt Size: Up to a 48″ waist 2. Mood Phoenix Swimsuit Size: Up to a size 30 or 63″ hip 3. Fabrics Store Oona A-Line Dress With Oversized Patch Pocket Pattern Size: Up to size 30 or 58″ hip 4. Atatac Shirt Size: up to XXXXL or 50″ hip 5. Mood…… Continue reading 10 Free Plus Size Sewing Patterns (Part 15)
Broad in the seams 