I have real scrap guilt, and the 4 large lidded buckets under my A0 printer which are overflowing with scraps will confirm my story. I recently undertook some batch cutting (3 Torrens and 2 Glebe Pants)- my scraps looked quite good together and I didn’t have room in my bins to add these in so…… Continue reading Improv pieced scraps
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Tarawi in the wild!
The new Tarawi Shirt has happily joined my wardrobe! Here’s a little bit of wardrobe and colour-scheme exploration about fitting these new Tarawi Shirts into my wardrobe! https://flic.kr/p/2mgjmi6 https://flic.kr/p/2mgo7MU Above left, I’m wearing my navy Shoalhaven Shacket with a brushed cotton twill Tarawi Shirt, natural linen Glebe Pants and my McLean & Co scarf. Above…… Continue reading Tarawi in the wild!
Silk noil and wool
After more than a year sitting in the ‘finishing pile’, I dug these wool Muna and Broad Glebe Pants out and finally hemmed them! https://flic.kr/p/2m5f8E1 This time last year, I didn’t have an overlocker (I finally bought one in August 2020)! So, before finishing the hems, I also whipped around the seams with my overlocker!…… Continue reading Silk noil and wool
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #47
This week the roundup includes a new pattern from Elbe Textiles! You can see all of the previous posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series here and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip here. The new Reznor Skirt from Elbe Textiles is available up to…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #47
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #46
Today I’ve included a new release, a recently updated pattern, and a pattern from a great Germany-based pattern company! Everything this week is available over a 60″ hip! As always, the roundup is ordered based on the largest hip size that the pattern is available in. Number 1, Willandra Pants The Willandra Pants from Muna…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #46
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #45
How great to have a roundup this week with so many new patterns, and so many designers who will grade up to your measurements if their sizes are too small to include you. Don’t miss the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series and all the patterns from previous roundups which are…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #45
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #44
I didn’t share a roundup last weekend, so I added 2 extras this weekend! You can check out the posts that are part of the Plus-Size Pattern Roundup series and all the patterns from previous roundups which are available over a 60″ hip. The Allison Tent Dress from Sew Much Jazz is available up to…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #44
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #43
The weekly plus-size sewing pattern roundup this week coincided with the launch of our latest pattern from Leila and me through Muna and Broad, the Birchgrove Pants! This inspired me to take a ‘fancy’ angle for the pattern roundup today! The Birchgrove Pants are available from 41.5-71.5″ (105-182cm) Hip, there’s technically no upper size limit…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #43
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #42
Hello Hello! Some exciting new patterns are included in the weekly roundup! The Jackie Trousers from By Hand London are available up to a 69″ hip The Barberry Jacket from Charlotte Emma Patterns is available up to a 60″ bust and 64″ hip. The largest sizes are drafted for a sewing D-cup The Midway Jacket…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #42
Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #41
Welcome to #41 in my weekly plus-size pattern roundup! This week, I imagined a work-wear, or gardening-look vibe when putting together the roundup. That’s not to say that I necessarily think that these particular bibs or overalls would be especially practical for outdoor uses, but a bit like cottage-core they have the vibe of outdoor…… Continue reading Sunday Plus-Size Pattern Roundup #41