Friday Pattern Company Heather Blazer: DIY Oversized Blazers in Wool Suiting and Linen Blend
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Friday Pattern Company Heather Blazer Friday Pattern Company Heather Blazer Hey Everyone, A couple of months back I made the Heather Blazer by Friday Pattern Company in wool suiting (that’s the brown blazer in these pictures). I wanted an oversized “dad blazer” and this pattern seemed to tick all the boxes. However, when I had finished making that first version, something felt off. It was, perhaps, too oversized (especially at the shoulders), and I truthfully I think the fabric choice was too much into “dad” territory. That fabric was from Fabworks btw. Friday Pattern Company Heather Blazer Fr ..read more
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Simplicity 9326 modified: DIY Floral Square Neck Midi Dress
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Simplicity 9326 modified Hey Everyone, Here’s some fitting/ pattern modification notes on Simplicity 9326 that I recently made. The main thing to note is that I added sleeves to this sleeveless bodice and changed up the skirt. Details below. The fabric is a floral viscose jacquard from Selvedge and Bolts. Simplicity 9326 modified Simplicity 9326 modified Simplicity 9326 modified Fitting Notes I cut a size 18 for the bodice and graded out at the waist I did a 1 inch FBA I did a 5/8ths inch forward shoulder adjustment I did a 0.5 inch sway back adjustment I did initially also add a little to th ..read more
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Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress: DIY Blue Animal Print Shirt Dress
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress Hey Everyone, Inspite of using the Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress to make tops three times (see here, here and here), I’ve never actually made the dress version. I finally bit the bullet and made it as intended (albeit with the addition of long cuffed sleeves) using some viscose crepe purchased from eBay. Conclusion: love it, and it’s already been worn several times. Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress Named Clothing Reeta Shirt Dress This is such an easy to wear dress and I love the adjustable waist. I definitely want to make an ..read more
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Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress: DIY Wrap Dress with Dolman Style Sleeves
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress Hi Everyone, Today’s post features gifted items. Both the fabric and pattern were gifted to me by Sew Essential. If you haven’t come across Sew Essential please do check them out. They are a UK based company that sells not just sewing patterns and fabric, but also a wide range of haberdashery products as well as sewing machines. Closet Core Elodie Wrap Dress I have had my eye on the Closet Core Elodie wrap dress for a while so it was great to have the opportunity to try this pattern out. The fabric I selected is this abstract printed polyester which has great drap ..read more
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McCalls 8008: DIY Viscose Lawn Printed Blouse
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Mccalls 8008 Hey Everyone, I’m back sharing a blouse I made using McCalls 8008. This is a bit of a sleeper pattern: it comes with a pattern for overalls/ dungarees/ rompers, but I haven’t seen that many versions of either in the sewing community. I made the blouse and I really like it. But then it’s got ruffles, so what did you expect, lol. Mccalls 8008 Mccalls 8008 The fabric is a gorgeous ex designer viscose lawn that I purchased from Simply Fabrics Brixton. At the time of writing there were 2 metres left of this fabric on the website. It’s called Mona. I know you perhaps can’t tell, but it ..read more
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Butterick 6385: DIY Midi Khaki Quilted Coat
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Butterick 6385 in pre-quilted fabric Hi Readers, In an attempt to get up to date with blogging, here goes trying to write and post a blog post from my phone for the first time! (I’m using the WordPress app for anyone interested). Butterick 6385 in pre-quilted fabric Butterick 6385 in pre-quilted fabric Butterick 6385 in pre-quilted fabric I’ve made this pattern once before (see here), and check below for my modifications to this version. The fabric for this version is a cosy pre-quilted fabric I purchased from eBay. It claims to be waterproof…I would say maybe shower proof. It’s a microfibre f ..read more
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New Look K6471: DIY Tie Neck Blouse
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by sewmanju
1y ago
New Look K6471 tie neck blouse Hello Everyone, Today I am sharing details of a blouse that I made using a New Look pattern. I just had a look, and I think the last New Look pattern I made was back in 2018. I no longer tend to even consider New Look releases because I find the sizing to be very non-inclusive. That being said, this blouse runs to a UK Size 22, bust measurement 44 inches. Still not very inclusive but was ok for me with minimal alterations. New Look K6471 tie neck blouse The fabric is a denim tencel that I purchased some time ago from Just Sew Penrith. This blouse would work best ..read more
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Helen’s Closet Dressing Robe and True Bias Ogden Cami: DIY Sleepset
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by sewmanju
1y ago
Helen’s Closet Dressing Robe worn with a modified True Bias Ogden Cami Hey Everyone, Today I am sharing details of a completely unseasonal sleep set, but one which I am looking forward to wearing when the weather improves. To make this set I used the Helen’s Closet Dressing Robe pattern (pattern no longer available for sale), and the True Bias Ogden Cami, which I have made before (see here for details). The printed fabric is a heavy weight viscose that was in my stash, and the contrast bands were left over scraps from my Hannah dress. I think they work together pretty well. Helen’s Closet Dres ..read more
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McCalls 8034 #CoraMcCalls: DIY Red Jacquard Square Neck Fitted Dress
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by sewmanju
1y ago
McCalls 8034 in jacquard. Hi Everyone, It was Kezia’s 13th birthday this week and after ordering a dress from Zara which just didn’t fit like she wanted it to, I offered to make her one. I made McCalls 8034 (#CoraMcCalls) in a beautiful red jacquard (ex. River Island) from Rainbow Fabrics. The colour is stunning and it washed, pressed and sewed beautifully. McCalls 8034 in jacquard. McCalls 8034 in jacquard. Aside from grading between sizes, I made minimal alterations to the pattern (see notes below). There is boning sewn into the bust and side seams (I used some cotton covered featherlite stu ..read more
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McCalls 8008: DIY Viscose Lawn Printed Blouse
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by sewmanju
2y ago
Mccalls 8008 Hey Everyone, I’m back sharing a blouse I made using McCalls 8008. This is a bit of a sleeper pattern: it comes with a pattern for overalls/ dungarees/ rompers, but I haven’t seen that many versions of either in the sewing community. I made the blouse and I really like it. But then it’s got ruffles, so what did you expect, lol. Mccalls 8008 Mccalls 8008 The fabric is a gorgeous ex designer viscose lawn that I purchased from Simply Fabrics Brixton. At the time of writing there were 2 metres left of this fabric on the website. It’s called Mona. I know you perhaps can’t tell, but it ..read more
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