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Rhapsody Blouse by Love Notions : Sewing Pattern Review
Spoiler Alert – I might just have sewn something I really like; the Rhapsody Blouse (& Dress) by Love Notions; having sewn one I can tell you I’ll be sewing this again. And then again! Whilst the Rhapsody is an easy-wear pattern, it has some lovely design details that elevate it from your everyday ‘peasant’ blouse (for want of a better expression). It has shoulder gathers which drape nicely over the bust; a yoke, centre back pleat, curved hem, optional neckline ties and lots of sleeve options – from sleeveless through cap, short, flutter, 3/4″ length, flared cuff, bishop or…
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New Look 6517 : Sewing a Capsule Summer Wardrobe
I’d eagerly snatched up NL6517 eons ago as I wanted to replicate my favourite, now sadly departed, pair of RTW linen trousers. The pattern features these wide leg pants but also has options for a tunic top (in two lengths) and a simple maxi dress with a side split – all very wearable. As the…
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#SEWTOGETHERFORSUMMER PRIZE WINNERS 2021!
Hi! I’m back with the BEST part of every #sewtogetherforsummer challenge – the handing out of the Prizes! These will also be announced across our Instagram feeds (Suzy @sewing_in_spain Monika @rocco.sienna and myself, Sarah @sewsarahsmith) – If you’re a lucky winner you can expect to receive a DM from one of us very soon –…
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My Mississippi Avenue / Simplicity 8231 Sundress Review
I made a dress! It’s been so long since I’ve done that; even longer since I’ve sewn one for myself that I’ve loved. But now I’ve done just that with Sewhouse 7’s ‘Mississippi Avenue’ dress … I knew I wanted to sew a summer dress – a sundress – suitable for this years’ #sewtogetherforsummer sewing…
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Tutorial : How to Sew Woven Adjustable Straps (and Shoulder Ties!)
Hello lovely sewing people! Now that the sun has finally arrived here in the UK my thoughts more naturally turn to sewing all the sundresses – this years’ #sewtogetherforsummer challenge theme! (Click HERE for the full deets). I think we can all agree, one of the things that can be tricky with sewing a sundress,…
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