One of my favorite things about Megan’s patterns is the endless possibilities they each have. Matilda has so many different options within the pattern itself and with a little bit of simple drafting there are even more possibilities. I’ve had this black rayon twill for over 6 months and I knew I wanted to create some kind of short sleeved top that could be worn with anything and everything. Something that could be worn out on a date night, but also worn chasing my toddlers around in jeans. I absolutely love the lines of the Matilda and the front flap pockets are perfection.
In this tutorial I will walk you through how to add sleeves to the Matilda using the sleeve and the armsyce from the Dove blouse. The Dove and Matilda were drafted using the same block, so this will actually be quite an easy change. A tutorial on how to create a top using the Matilda pattern will come in the near future.
Hi my name is Sarah and I have a scrolling addiction to Anthropologie’s website. Honestly, I find inspiration for my sewn garments all over the place, but Anthropologie probably provides more inpiration than any other retail store. Fortunately, I sew, so I can often take a garment I see on their website and make my own version. About a month ago, I came across this fun ruffled sleeve tee on their site. I loved it. Ruffles are huge right now and I’m definitely loving the trend. I immediately thought of the 
Attaching a lining to a pair of pants may feel a bit intimidating, but I assure you it is actually a lot easier than you might think. Megan’s newest pattern, the