DIY Dressmaking with Emily ❤️
I’m only still sewing summer clothes because I’ve got a holiday coming up! The weather has definitely taken a turn for the worse here so this is definitely not a weather appropriate make! The McCall’s 7543 is an off shoulder tunic or dress. It’s probably quite old trend wise but I really like this style […]
Who else has made the Yona coat this month? I’ve been looking forward to this month’s #sewmystyle project all year. I love the challenge of making coats but rarely get round to doing it so I knew this would be the perfect kick up the butt, so to speak, to get me going! The Yona […]
La Maison Victor, if you haven’t heard of it already, is a modern sewing mag from Belgium that’s just recently been released in English. They’re known for on trend designs and feature 8 or so full sized sewing patterns for women, men and children in each magazine with instructions. I got hold of their first […]
This is the latest release from Cocowawa which I pattern tested for this summer! The Chestnut sweater and top are bow-tastic with 3 different versions all covered in the things in one way or another. I tested version 3 of the sweater which features bows tied down the back. Not the most comfortable option for […]
Another month gone and I’ve got another Minerva Crafts make to share with you! The Reeta dress from Named Clothing has been a clear favourite amongst sewists – I’ve been seeing them everywhere! And why not? It’s a gorgeous midi length dress with a bit of a retro vibe going on, perfect for this summer! […]
The Kew dress is the latest release from London based indie pattern designer Nina Lee. I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of the pattern testers for this dress! The button fronted dress comes with 2 versions – a 1940s style sleeved version or one with little straps and a cold shoulder sleeve. […]
Bra making is not something I do very often. In fact I haven’t done any since I did a lingerie making course at Morley College 5 years ago! I was never that enamoured with the results of my work – they fitted OK but they never gave me the lift I wanted from my bras – […]
If there was an IT pattern of the summer, it would probably be the Butterick 6453 Patterns by Gertie dress. It feels like pretty much everyone has made it (or at least bought it)! I made one for the Handmade Dress Swap a couple of months back but I wanted to make for myself! The […]
I am very aware I didn’t make July’s #sewmystyle challenge. I just really didn’t like that blouse very much and I couldn’t think of a way to hack it to suit me. What can I say? Patterns don’t always work for everyone. So I’m moving straight on to August! This month is all about the […]
Have you been following Orla Month over on Instagram? It’s a little sewalong/ sewing competition run by a few of my favourite Instagrammers and bloggers over the month of July using the free pattern from French Navy – the Orla dress. You can check out more details at these blogs: Allie M. Jackson, Maddie Made […]
