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Pattern Review — Tie Waist Blouse

Pattern Review — Tie Waist Blouse

We're continuing spring pattern reviews this week, with this cute sleeveless pattern from Copenhagen based Puff and Pencil! With long ties to cinch the waist, side splits and a tie back neck, this beginner-friendly pattern suits...
Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Pattern Reviews — Matchy Matchy Open Back Top

Summertime calls for easy throw on tops and this cute open back tank from Matchy Matchy ticks all the boxes! Picnic perfect in navy gingham, this breezy top will suit a wide range of fabrics...
Pattern Reviews — Wardrobe By Me — Overshirt

Pattern Reviews — Wardrobe By Me — Overshirt

We spotted the Overshirt over on instagram recently and knew it would be perfect for a pattern review! A cross between a shirt and a jacket, overshirts are designed to be worn over a tee...
Friends of TFS — Gill Thomas

Friends of TFS — Gill Thomas

Many of you will be familiar with UK-based Gill Thomas from The Great British Sewing Bee and her instagram @theonearmedsewist. We love the way Gill openly shares her sewing journey as a genuine and positive advocate...
Pattern Reviews — Jada Ballet Knit Wrap Top

Pattern Reviews — Jada Ballet Knit Wrap Top

We love the wardrobe versatility of a cute wrap top, the type of garment that can be paired with everything from slip dresses to jeans, day to night! With a selection of our merino/nylon jersey...
Pattern Reviews — KATM Arch Clutch

Pattern Reviews — KATM Arch Clutch

Aptly described as 'cute and compact but practical too', the Arch Clutch is a recent pattern release by Brisbane-based Kylie and the Machine. We're always up for testing a new accessory project, and the arrival...
Staff Made — Bianca's Pomona Pants

Staff Made — Bianca's Pomona Pants

Anna Allen's beginner-friendly Pomona Pants are super popular and we can see why! A uniquely simple pattern, with impeccable instructions and several options, the Pomona pattern is not only a quick project but a fantastic...
Pattern Reviews — Atlas Dress

Pattern Reviews — Atlas Dress

Aptly described by Vogue.com as the robes 'sophisticated sibling', wrap dresses are firmly on our sewing radar as we edge closer to the season of soirées and festival celebrations! Cue the Atlas Wrap Dress, a...
Pattern Reviews — Freya Dress

Pattern Reviews — Freya Dress

We've sewn a fair few puff sleeve dresses here on the blog, including our Ivy Dress hack, the Hubba Ding Courtney Dress and Papercut's Estella Dress. This statement-sleeve trend is definitely here to stay! If...