I decided to sew the FORS top, designed by Josefine Hultén. I am very pleased with the final outcome, and cannot wait for sunnier days to wear it! The neckline sits very modest, and I love this structured look...
If you haven't yet discovered TAUKO magazine, then be it known that it is a beautiful independent magazine filled with articles and designs around the world, along with sewing patterns and step-by-step instructions...
One of the pieces I acquired from the destash was a lovely blue wool. I immediately knew I wanted to make the SOLVI Jacket by Vanessa Hansen from TAUKO magazine issue #4...
The Nexus Blouse, designed by Papercut Patterns is a go-to blouse all year round; a versatile long sleeve blouse for any occasion. There are two sleeve options available: a wide airy shape, or a cuffed and gathered sleeve with button fastening...
We are 3! Thank you!! A KIND CLOTH was launched in 2021 to offer dressmaking fabrics which have low impacts to our environment, compared to conventional virgin fabrics: "sustainable fabrics" to the home sewer...
Reversible Pleated Hanbok Wrap Skirt by Sewing Therapy, designed by Sara. Sewing up the skirt was a surprisingly simple task! Sara has a sew-a-long video which is really easy to follow along. A few hours later, I had a full working skirt, that I love swishing around in!
The 'IRIS', designed by Francesca Barbato can be made as either a dress or a blouse. The gorgeous design and sewing pattern can be found in TAUKO magazine issue 10. I chose to make the blouse option, as I tend to wear blouses more often than I do dresses...
One of the things we can do to keep our wardrobe sustainable is to wear everything in it, time and time again. Some people tend to find a typical 'capsule wardrobe' too plain and simple or too repetitive, and want to add more pattern prints in their wardrobe. Making 'co-ords' helps with this and gives you so much more options...
...rewarding not having any fabric scraps to deal with afterwards! A tiny pile of threads and minor piece of fabric were the only waste that I ended up with! The fabric bits were...
If you are new to sewing with Viscose, I would recommend the fabrics that list Viscose on its own, as a plain weave, or a Viscose Poplin. Viscose fabrics from Lise Tailor, Atelier Brunette, or Viscose Poplins offer
There are lots of things to consider when buying a fabric, especially when buying online. Quite often, you'll see a weight of fabric measured in gsm or gm/2. The fabric weight gives a good idea as to what applications the fabric may be suitable for. A general guide...
Mindful, sustainable sewing is about making a garment using planet-friendly materials, that you will cherish and wear time and time again. So when you've found a sewing pattern that you love, make sure you keep it, and reuse it! For me, that's the Closet Core Pattern: The Cielo Top...