Contemporary Sewing Patterns for the Modern Maker
If you find yourself in the crossover 14-20 sizes and are struggling to choose between the Reef and Reef Curve patterns, I thought it might help to provide a bit of visual comparison between them! Today I’ll be sharing a diagram comparing a size 18 from our 0-20 range shown in beige, to the size 18 in the Curve range as shown in green. As there are a number of minor pattern pieces I have only shown the main camisole and shorts pattern pieces for an overall snapshot of differences.
I’ve long admired Sashiko and Boro work and was yearning to learn more about this beautiful Japanese craft. As you know I hate waste, and am always looking for ways to avoid wasting fabric. The thing I find so wonderful about Boro is the idea that you can take something worn out, and by mending with Sashiko stitching and patches of fabric, create something stronger and more beautiful than the original. Doesn’t that feel like a metaphor for life? The investment in the garment and the fabric and the respect for the materials speak to me. Last year i signed up for the online Sashiko class with Atsushi of Upcycle Stitches and Sashi Co and found the entire experience so enjoyable that I can’t wait to tell you all about my experience learning Sashiko with Upcycle Stitches!
It’s always really fun to me to look back and see how a pattern has evolved throughout the development process. Today I thought I would share with you the first draft of the Olive sewing pattern! I really hope you enjoy this dive into the little details that changed whilst we were testing this pattern.
These are my favourite sandals of all time. I bought them from Country Road 6 years ago, and have absolutely worn them to death every summer since. I am a great believer in caring for the pieces I own, so every year I have taken them back to the cobbler for repairs. But this year he told me he didn’t think he would be able to do any more for them. The insole had become so compressed that it was difficult to attach a new outer sole, and the straps were one by one snapping, and no amount of glue was going to be able to fix snapped leather. Beyond the gorgeous design of these sandals, the comfort level is next level and they literally go with everything. I was more upset about a broken pair of shoes than i reasonably should be, and just couldn’t say goodbye. So it was time for a plan. Today I bring you Part 1 of my attempts at replicating my favourite sandals!
I’ve been wanting to make some overalls for quite a while using my favourite organic linen Flint pants and our free Flint overalls add on, and have had the fabric prewashed and ready to go since I cut out the Flints. So this week I set aside some time to make them and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out! My regular sewing machine (Bernina 530) is out for a service so this was a really fun opportunity to pull out my Vintage Elna Lotus and take it for a spin.
Previously we’ve shown you how to make Flint overalls using our free add on Overall pattern pieces, but today I’ll be sharing a video tutorial for how to make a detachable overall bib! I wanted to be able to wear my Flint’s as pants sometimes and as overalls other times, so making the overall bib detachable gives a lot of flexible in wearing.
If you’d like to watch my tutorial for how to make Flint overalls with detachable bib and see what it’s like to sew with my Vintage Elna Lotus check it out via the video embedded below, or on my Youtube channel here. Flint is available in sizes 0-20 and Curve 14-30.