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Named, Gemma Sweater

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The Gemma sweater/dress pattern by Named has been sitting in my stash for at least year and I had every intention of using it to recreate the dress on the envelope but the velvet I bought was defected with the pile going every which way so those plans went out the window. It wasn’t until I was watching an interior design show on Netflix (as we all are some point during Lockdown) that I saw one of the contestants wearing a blue and red sweater dress that it got me thinking! ‘I have a pattern that would work for that!’ This pattern is perfect for colour blocking because it already consists of different blocks you have to piece together. The pattern came together really quickly, I whipped this up in an afternoon. The only thing you need to watch out for, especially when colour blocking, is to align the seams accurately. I think it was actually easier having it made up in different colours so I could see what was what but the instructions and diagrams are really clear anyway. The fit i...

Pattern Review - Sew Over It, Erin Skirt & Tilly & the Buttons, Freya

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Hey Sewers! It's been a busy week and I've been sewing up a storm so for this blog entry I bring you a bumper edition - two reviews in one! The first is the Freya top by Tilly & the Buttons made in striped rib knit from Goldhawk Road and the second is the Erin Skirt by Sew Over IT (from the ebook My Capsule Wardrobe) made in a chunky cord also from Goldhawk Road - I had a shopping spree there after I'd planned all my autumn/winter makes so a lot of my fabric is from there at the moment! Freya top - Tilly & the Buttons I am a really big fan of Tilly's patterns and so I was really excited to finally open up my Stretch book and sew my first make. This make was inspired by my Seamwork mood board which is heavily leaning towards 70's style and colours. This fabric kind of reminds me of old tube seats - I love it! The pattern was incredibly easy to follow. This make took me about 3 hours from tracing the pattern to wearing my finished top and I even pa...