I’ve seen so many lovely Helena Wrap Dresses by Just Patterns since its launch and I finally made my version! This black and white ikat from A&R Fabrics is so perfect for the Helena and […]
Category: Indie patterns
I’m not very creative when it comes to sewing garments so I’m a stranger to the hashtag #sewfrosting. I don’t have a tendency to hack patterns or deliberately do anything left field because I want […]
I have always been a fan of Porcupine’s Qipao patterns, and when Yi Farn shared her new creation, a Qipao Jumpsuit, I just had to agree to test it! A traditional qipao (us Cantonese speakers […]
It feels like I haven’t made any dresses for ages, but that’s not really true! I guess the problem is that I used to make too many dresses! I have quite a few projects cut […]
I’ve had my eyes on the Ivy Pinafore by Jennifer Lauren Handmade for a while and I bought it in the sale as I thought I had the perfect fabric for it. The pinafore is […]
I’m impatient by nature so I love a quick sewing project. I used to take shortcuts, skipping finishing that no one can see. But since a year or so ago, I have pretty much replaced […]
Autumn or the Djeran season is well and true here. I’d always prefer summer and warm weather, but since I started knitting, I’ve learned to appreciate cooler days a lot more. We have such mild […]
I finished another garment made using my own fabric design! It always feels great to see a finished product because the process of creating a design takes so long. I’m so so pleased with this […]
I’m a big fan of a few indie pattern designers because their patterns just fit me with minimal adjustments. Also, they are full of surprises and interesting details I love. Forget Me Not Patterns is […]
Some readers may remember the wild orchids pattern that I designed a little while ago. I made a few versions in gold, sand, pink, and brick red, they are all available in my Spoonflower shop. […]