Posts filed under: Tops

Burda 5/2016 #115 Sewing Pattern Review | Second DIY Dress

Updated 1/5/2021 This is another Burdastyle dress I made especially for a holiday to the seaside. Its Burda 5/2016 #115 – the dress sewing pattern. I have sewed the pattern... Read More

SWAP2017 Pt 4: Sewaholic Hollyburn & Granville Shirt

Hi guys! Last year I was working full steam on a SWAP2017 wardrobe. You can read some of the previous SWAP2017 posts here <link here>: For my lower, I had the... Read More

Self Drafted Drop Shoulder Tee Shirt using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich

I have been trying to do a bit more pattern drafting using Metric Pattern Cutting for Womenswear by Winifred Aldrich. Often I just get carried away with the idea that... Read More

Named Talvikki Sweater Sewing Pattern Review

Named Clothing Talvikki Sweater + Pattern Review I sewed this wool jersey sweater after buying the Named Clothing Talvikki sewing pattern during the 12 days of Christmas sale. Here is... Read More

New York Calling : Vogue 1314

Hello chums! I went to the US during the half term holiday and we had one day of sightseeing with the kids in New York. Here is what I made... Read More

SWAP2017: An Over and a Lower

My SWAP has 4 overs which are : Fitted shirt in shocking pink. Embroidered fitted top Knitted red and white jumper White tie back top A ‘rogue’ dress For this... Read More

Jumpsuit Alert: May MCBN Project

  Hello chums, Welcome to my 6th Minerva Craft Blogger Network project! When I signed up for this I thought there is plenty of time to get just 1 project... Read More

Linen & Lace Simplicity 8215 Top

Hello everyone, I had missed sewing with linen over the colder months so when I saw this pattern I decided to have a go with some linen that has been... Read More

Kwik Sew 4069 Missoni Inspired Top for March MCBN Project

Another month, another project. For March I made a super awesome crazy loud top. You can check out the post on this > link here < Happy sewing! Peace and... Read More

Sew It With Love Delia Top

Hello chums, Today I am sharing my tester version of the Delia top which is a pattern that was released just before or after Christmas last year. I signed up when... Read More

Simplicity 1317 in Red Stretch Velvet

Hello chums, Here is a top I made last year near the festive season. The fabric was left over from my twins Xmas dresses here.  It’s an underrated pattern called Simplicity 1317 which... Read More

Burda 9/2010 #121 Review

Hello everyone, Today’s post is a super quick one to share a very simple top. I made this from an old Burda magazine that I bought on Ebay last year.... Read More

Burda 12/2014 #114 Sewing Pattern Review

Hello everyone, Here is another Burda make as I race towards the end of the year in which I must make at least 12 Burda garments. I do really like BurdaStyle... Read More

The Great British Sewing Bee From STitch to Style: The Japanese Top

Hello all, I am ever so pleased to share this top with you that has become an unexpected favourite of mine. It’s from the GBSB sewing book from the most... Read More

Sewaholic Renfrew Pt. 4, 5 & 6

I can’t believe I only made my first Renfrew top early this year around February time. Now I have 6 versions – with still more to make. Renfrew Pt 4... Read More

Burda Lydia T shirt Pattern Review

I made this Lydia T-shirt – it was one of the first downloadable products I ever bought. Its only 79p so it’s a good deal. I cut the size 38 which... Read More

Vogue 9084 Peplum Top : Pattern Review

A pattern review of Vogue 9084 peplum top made in viscose.... Read More

Lekala 4286 blouse plus self drafted pencil skirt

Hello chums, I stumbled across Lekala patterns during Indie Pattern Month 2015 when I made  a dress as part of the New to Me challenge. I haven’t looked back since... Read More