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
Category: My Wardrobe
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
A woolly Cashmerette Montrose Top
Ever since I saw this glorious sweater/top from Alice Alexander Co (a company I’m just a touch obsessed with) I’ve been a little bit obsessed with the idea of a non-stretch woolen top/sweater. I’ve pinned a lot of inspiration to my ‘boiled wool sweater’ pinterest board and taken numerous inspirational screenshots. I consulted the instagram…… Continue reading A woolly Cashmerette Montrose Top
Toile of Harrison Shirt from Cashmerette
I started this Cashmerette Harrison Shirt, my first shirt, with the intention of making a ‘wearable toile’ but have settled for a toile that included plenty of ‘firsts’ for me! Usually when making Cashmerette Patterns, I’m able to pick my cup size, select my bust measurement and then grade out a size or two where…… Continue reading Toile of Harrison Shirt from Cashmerette
Fremantle Pants from Elbe
In less than 4 hours this afternoon I cut out and sewed a new pair of Elbe Textile’s Fremantle Pants. Lauren has increased her original size range to 61.5″ hip (67.5″ finished measurements), which is great! In this version I left off the patch pockets at the rear and also “drafted” a slightly larger pocket…… Continue reading Fremantle Pants from Elbe
Hand Knits
Although I didn’t make these sweaters, I’m posting them because they are a much loved part of my wardrobe that’s handmade, just not by me. This is one of the cardigans that my grandma knitted for herself many years ago out of our merino wool which she spun herself. Fortunately, we were basically the same…… Continue reading Hand Knits
Rushcutter Dress in denim
This denim Rushcutter dress from In The Folds is one of the first dresses that I made. There were so many amazing versions of this on the internet, but in order to fully recreate I probably should do a FBA, but there’s so many bits to adjust that I probably never will. Originally, I couldn’t…… Continue reading Rushcutter Dress in denim
Zadie Jumpsuit from PaperTheory
I’ve loved Paper Theory’s patterns for ages- they’re exactly the kind of style that I wish I could buy in stores for myself (so I wouldn’t need to sew). When she announced that she was extending the sizes for her Zadie Jumpsuit, I was all over that like a rash. I actually reviewed this jumpsuit…… Continue reading Zadie Jumpsuit from PaperTheory
Morning Glory Top
A free plus size sewing pattern for beginners? Look no further! The Morning Glory Top is a free top pattern from the lovely Sarah Kirsten (Check out my post on free plus size sewing patterns for beginners). I made this top in some slightly shiny brick coloured cotton fabric which I got for the grand…… Continue reading Morning Glory Top
Liberty Lawn Springfield Top
I wish I had a picture of the dress that this top used to be so that I could share a before and after. This Springfield Top pattern from Cashmerette is a recent purchase and has quickly become a Tried-and-True pattern in my wardrobe! This liberty lawn was a very “spendy” purchase from The Fabric…… Continue reading Liberty Lawn Springfield Top
Broad in the seams 