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Author Archives: SewingElle
The perfect dress for eating autumn food: Tessuti’s Bella
My first Tessuti pattern. I’m. In. Love. So swirly. So loose fitting through the waist (what waist?) Clever pockets. Technical details Pattern: Tessuti’s Bella Dress Size: XXS to XL ( bust 81 to 106 cm). I made a size M … Continue reading
Me-Made Mothers Day dresses
A lunch time photo of me made Mother’s Day in May with my dear friend M and our lovely daughters in their mum made dresses. This has become our new tradition. This year is brought to you by patterns from … Continue reading
Why I sew so much BurdaStyle
I received this Newlook pattern as a gift with Sew magazine bought in Heathrow Airport. Yes I am that person who buys sewing magazines to read on long haul flights. Fabulous I thought. A free pattern that’s looks so useful! … Continue reading
Pink lace top with black trim: BurdaStyle 02/2013 #135
An easy top to sew with a Chanel like vibe. Not a lot more to say! The lovely pale pink lace fabric was a remnant from my dear friend M of Nonsuch Sewing. The pattern is BurdaStyle 02/2013 #135. I … Continue reading
Another African wax print dress: BurdaStyle 07/2011 #131
The two fabrics used in this dress are souvenirs from fabric shopping in Paris with Felicity last year. The pattern is BurdaStyle 07/2011 #131 in a size 44 with the cap sleeves swapped out for regular sleeves from BurdaStyle 10/2012 … Continue reading
Wattle shirt-dress: Burdastyle 06/2013 #103 pattern hack
Going to a fabric store with Felicity means discouraging the purchase of multiple lengths of novelty fabric. She still manages to get a least one every trip. Last time it was quilting cotton with a wattle print. While I moan … Continue reading
