Posts filed under: Tops

Butterick B5948 Review | Alexander Henry Fabric for Dressmaking

At long last, summer is here for real and I’ve got loads of pictures of my Alexander Henry La Paloma Butterick B5948 top. I sewed up one before here in... Read More

Pauline Alice Patterns Carme Blouse Sewing Pattern Review

This summer I am sharing some of my favourite summer sewing projects. Today’s summer sewing project is the Carme Blouse from Spain-based independent pattern company Pauline Alice Patterns. They have... Read More

Burda 11/2013 #103 Sewing Pattern Review | A Brief Foray into Kibbe Soft Gamine

Today’s post is a Burda 11/2013 #103 pattern review, a lovely billowy blouse sewn in Liberty silk crepe de chine. The top has been on my Trello “Patterns to Sew”... Read More

Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 Sewing Pattern Review

Today’s post is a Trend Patterns Raglan Dress TPC22 sewing pattern review that I made last year in the most gorgeous Liberty Silk. I’ll start off by saying that I... Read More

Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt Pattern Review – Liberty Tana Lawn and AGF Rayon

Two Deer & Doe Melilot Shirts Review – Tana Lawn and Rayon Challis Todays post is a Deer & Doe Melilot Shirt pattern review. Its always pleasing when I like... Read More

Burda 5/2016 #115 Pattern Review

Despite the cold weather, I made Burda 5/2016 #115 – a dress from the May edition of BurdaStyle Magazine. The style is called a bat sleeve dress. It may not... Read More

Frida Kahlo Inspired | Burda 7/2015 #115 Top

I sewed this piece for Sewn magazine. The piece is based on Frida Kahlo and I tried to channel her look. My husband was tickled pink at helping me with... Read More

Grasser Women’s Top Pattern No. 496 Review

This post is a pattern review of Grasser Patterns Womens Top no. 469. This top was inspired by a top that I saw on Pinterest which had deep cuff sleeves.... Read More

VIDEO | Sewing Burda 2019 – 12 Months Review

I am so excited to share this video I made reviewing my Burda 2019 sewing year! I have the videos slipt into 2 to make it easier to separate the... Read More

SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater Pattern Review |

For this month’s Minervacrafts Blogger Network project I am chatting about the SewHouse7 Toaster Sweater pattern review. With 2 versions available in one – this sewing pattern from independent pattern... Read More

Winnats Tank – Beginners Guide to Sewing with Knits by Wendy Ward

Pattern review of the Everyday Chic Dress from Sew Different - an British based indie sewing pattern company created by Laura Casey... Read More

Kwik Sew K4069 Review

Kwik Sew 4069 is one of those basic sewing patterns that are the foundation of any fall/winter wardrobe. I departed from my TNT Burda 09/2010 #121 Roll neck sewing pattern... Read More

MCBN December: Grainline Studio Archer Button Up Shirt

It amazes me that I have had Grainline Studio’s Archer shirt pattern printed, taped and cut for over 2 years! I faltered at the step of pairing it with a... Read More

SWAP2017 Pt 6: By Hand London Anna Dress in Frida Kahlo

Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>. https://www.instagram.com/p/BUsOQDNgM69/ This is the fifth garment that I... Read More

Burda 7/2015 #114 Pattern Review

BurdaStyle 07/2015 #114B Here is an easy Burdastyle sewing project pattern that I like so much I made several of them in succession! I like the simple look and feel of... Read More

Burda 1/2017 #119 Pattern Review | Cowl Neck Top

This was another unplanned make for my #burdachallenge2018. The idea for this developed after meeting the fabric. SO I will start with the fabric. This is a beautiful shiny viscose... Read More

3 X Burda 9/2010 #121A Pattern Review

Ever since I sewed up the turtleneck top from Burdastyle 09/2010 in 2016, I have been planning more variations in my head. You see, this top pattern is so easy... Read More

SWAP2017 Pt 5: Ansterick Holsten Sweater and an Experiment in pre washing yarn

Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For one of my uppers – I opted... Read More

Butterick B6097 – Pattern Review

The story with this top is that it started as a Pinterest pin on my Clothes I Think I Can Make board. Sometime later, I randomly stumbled upon a McCall... Read More