DIY Dressmaking with Emily ❤️
I had a dream of a burgundy ruffley dress. So I made one! I’ve loved the idea of print clashing for a while but I’ve never really done it in one garment. (I did a skirt and blouse thing here but it’s not quite the same…). When I came across these fabrics at the Sew […]
I was a bit unsure about this pattern when I first got my hands on it. Elisalex had asked if I wanted to test the pattern (which of course I said yes to!) but I hadn’t actually seen what the pattern was like before agreeing! And whilst I generally love By Hand London pattern, there’s […]
Today I’m bringing you my favourite Minerva Crafts make to date – and the most ruffle-y blouse I’ve ever made, which is saying something because I’ve made some properly frilly things in the past. The pattern I chose for this make was the Simplicity 8454 blouse. It’s one of Simplicity’s newest patterns releases. I’ve seen […]
My latest make uses a pattern from DP Studio, a French indie pattern company which focuses on cutting edge designs for women. They’re so trendy it actually hurts… I found them a few months ago whilst on a French indie pattern company journey of discovery! (If you want a list of awesome French indie pattern […]
So I’ve been working on learning how to create PDF patterns lately. I’ve been dipping in and out of Lauren Dahl’s Pattern Workshop course which has spawned tons of indie pattern designers already. Who’s knows, maybe I’ll be next! Hehe! I’ve gotten as far as digitising hand drafted ones – which isn’t very far let me […]
Following Fashion Revolution week back in April, I think we’re all that little bit more conscious about the supply chain within the fashion industry which can be a scary place. Buying ethically and supporting companies that do take the time and effort to ensure the welfare of their workers and their environmental impact is something […]
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