To sew a new item of clothing each month
Before making this Nolan trouser pattern I did a quick search of the sewing reviews online, and a lot of people were very negative about this pattern. But I really liked the style and this pattern also has a sew-along class on Seamwork which helps you to get a good fit. I know from making … Continue reading Nolan “pants”
I haven't blogged very much recently because I have been busy with work, but I have at least been finding time to sew. I find it sew (ha!) relaxing to do and I use it to refresh and unwind. One of my long-term projects is to figure out how to get a trouser pattern to … Continue reading Trouser fitting
The first pattern in the Tilly and the Buttons Make it Simple book are the Safiya Trousers. They are an elasticated waist trouser pattern with wide legs and are ankle-length. I really liked that they can be adapted into dungarees (which I've seen lots of people make on Instagram) and also a playsuit. I decided … Continue reading Safiya Trousers
This classic trouser pattern is from the Merchant and Mills workbook. I've been meaning to make them for a while because I have been in desperate need of some more smart trousers for work. But I kept putting it off because this pattern is quite complex, at least for me. They are high waisted trousers, … Continue reading Strides
In case you're worried, I actually made these in July so my resolution to sew an item of clothing once a month is still intact! These trousers are such a great pattern, but sadly I don't think I have done it justice this time. Poor fabric choice led to a cascade of problems. However, I … Continue reading Burda Summer “Pants”
I have had a few sewing fails recently which has knocked my sewing confidence - my nightdress looks good but isn't comfortable to wear, I also tried to make matching knickers and they ended up being far too small. So I've decided to do a sew-along in the hope that it will boost my 'sew-jo'! … Continue reading Summer “Pants” Sew-Along
The sewing resolution 