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Pattern Reviews — Parker Top + Tui Pinafore

Pattern Reviews — Parker Top + Tui Pinafore

Light layers are essential for toddlers moving through the seasons! Linen and merino always make for a comfy and stylish little outfit, so this week we made up the Parker Top by Paperdoll Patterns and...
Pattern Reviews — Cobden Chore Jacket

Pattern Reviews — Cobden Chore Jacket

Much like your favourite bucket hat or pair of blue jeans, the century-old chore jacket hails from humble workwear origins. Utilitarian in detail (hello pockets!) and practical for layering, the Cobden Chore Jacket pattern from...
Pattern Reviews — Helena Wrap Dress

Pattern Reviews — Helena Wrap Dress

Wrap-style dresses are a dream for any sewist wanting to forgo buttons and zippers! The Helena Wrap Dress by Just Patterns is a simple wrap dress pattern with discreet detailing and a well-balanced silhouette. Delphine...
Pattern Reviews — Champagne Field Dress

Pattern Reviews — Champagne Field Dress

Amy and Teresa of Matchy Matchy Sewing Club recently released their Champagne Fields Dress, a prairie-style dress pattern with ruffles galore and lots of options for customising. Hooray! An array of Japanese cotton lawn prints...
Pattern Reviews — Estella Dress

Pattern Reviews — Estella Dress

With summertime in full swing here in the Southern Hemisphere, we're loving all things linen! A handful of our most popular Vintage Finish Linen colours are now back in stock including classic Navy and White,...
Pattern Reviews — All Well Weekender

Pattern Reviews — All Well Weekender

A bag that can fit all the essentials for a day trip or weekend adventure is a must-have item for the holiday season! We spotted the Weekender Bag by All Well Workshop which ticks loads...
Pattern Reviews — Paper Theory Agnes Pyjama Set

Pattern Reviews — Paper Theory Agnes Pyjama Set

We're all for lazy Sunday morning lounging in a chic pair of pyjamas, so naturally, we jumped at the opportunity to review the recent release by Paper Theory, the Anges Pyjama Set! We've had a...
Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

Pattern Reviews — Paper Doll Stevie Top and Parker Leggings

The arrival of cooler weather in the Southern Hemisphere makes it the perfect time to sew up ZQ Premium Merino essentials for the little ones! We decided to sew up some cute little basics from...
Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Pattern Reviews — Serpentine + Sorrento Hats

Sun protection is a must for summer here in NZ, and with the change of season fast approaching we decided to make a couple of hats using patterns from Elbe Textiles. We chose the Serpentine,...