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Pattern Review — Mellow Dress

Pattern Review — Mellow Dress

If you're planning a mid-winter getaway to somewhere warm, bump a bias cut dress to the top of your must-make list! We love bias cut garments for their comfort factor and subtly form-fitting drape. The Mellow...
Pattern Review — Papercut Patterns — Remi Shirt

Pattern Review — Papercut Patterns — Remi Shirt

The new Remy Shirt from our friends at Papercut Patterns is a must-have staple in any handmade wardrobe, with its classic button up design and versatile features. This week we tested the pattern using a heavy melton...
Pattern Review — Margo Pinafore

Pattern Review — Margo Pinafore

Meet Margo, the popular pinafore dress pattern from UK-based Merchant and Mills! Margo sports a playful silhouette and some very sensible detailing, the perfect match for practical corduroy. This pattern can be made short like our version,...
Pattern Review — Dae Dress

Pattern Review — Dae Dress

Read our review of Soften Studio's recent release, the Dae Dress!
Pattern Review — Syd Tie Dress

Pattern Review — Syd Tie Dress

The Syd Tie Top + Dress is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern by Oregon-based creative pattern maker, Sydney Graham. A versatile and sweet style, the Syd pattern features a signature front tie closure and loads of options. You...
Pattern Review — Ophelia Dress

Pattern Review — Ophelia Dress

After sharing photos of Steph's Clara Dress with you all last year, we knew we had to try our own pattern from Swedish brand Silversaga! We've picked the romantic new release Ophelia Dress, a dream to sew in...
Pattern Review — Donny Shirt

Pattern Review — Donny Shirt

A breezy shirt is a must for southern hemisphere summer wardrobes! The Donny Shirt from Friday Pattern Company ticks all the right boxes, with its simple boxy silhouette and minimal detailing. We've earmarked this pattern...
Pattern Review — Soften Studio Wyn Dress

Pattern Review — Soften Studio Wyn Dress

Meet Wyn, the latest release from Australia-based pattern brand Soften Studio! This cute dress has been on our radar for summer, and we jumped at the chance to test it out in one of our new...
Pattern Review — Papercut Aalto Dress

Pattern Review — Papercut Aalto Dress

We hope you enjoyed our interview with Papercut Patterns founder Katie here on the blog last week! To celebrate the new Slow Down collection, we've sewn up and tested the new Aalto Dress pattern. This versatile pattern...