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I’m Emily and welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share my passion for the art of pattern making and sewing through the design of beautiful patterns and the development of thorough and thought-provoking tutorials.
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New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Ruffle Sleeve Top
Printed sewing patterns are almost here!
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Pleated Summer dress
New Pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Jumpsuit
The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing up (sewing button and tacking the facing)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Finishing the hem with bias binding
The Collins Top Sew-along : Sewing an all-in-one facing
How to sew a hand-stitched button loop
The Collins Top Sew-along : Attaching the shoulder panels (View B)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Hemming + sewing button in place
The Collins Top Sew-along : Binding the neckline
The Collins Top Sew-along : How to make a button loop closure
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Sewing the sleeves
How to sew a bias bound seam
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Assembling the body of the top (both views)
Introducing Saki - Sew-along photographer and all-round awesome maker!
The Collins Top Sew-along : Planning your top (free downloadable template)
The Collins Top Sew-Along : Lengthening the pattern
The Collins Top Sew-along : Re-drafting the facing (required after full bust adjustment)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment - removing the bust dart
The Collins Top Sew-along : Full bust adjustment (FBA for a dartless bodice)
The Collins Top Sew-along : Tester Round-up
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The Slouchy Cardi
Are you joining me for #makersforfashrev?
New pattern : Introducing the Collins Top
Talking about : Accepting slow and embracing my creative process
New pattern in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine : The pleated skirt
Talking about : A new job, a little less time, a survey (and a giveaway!)
The Acton : A little pocket pattern hack
Notes on : Notching patterns
 

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When I designed the #collinstop my mission was to create a simple top (in both style and skills required to make it) that had interesting seams and details (for aesthetic reasons as well as for it to be an enjoyable and skill building process for the maker) and each time I see one, I feel like I achieved what I intended to achieve. This beauty was made by @handmade_annasor and shows this pattern works just as beautifully in solids as it does in stripes! . . . . #Repost @handmade_annasor
All the love for the #peppermintrufflesleevetop made by @wellfibre ❤️❤️❤️ If you haven’t got it already, you can download the pattern for free by heading over the @peppermintmagazine It’s a really quick and easy make (no closure required) which has some nice techniques such as a neck facing a nd french seams 💓 . . . . . #Repost @wellfibre ・・・ Me Made May day 20. Fresh off the machine is this #inthefoldsrufflesleevetop made from a thrifted table cloth.... The table cloth had a few holes in it so I worked around those and was able to squeeze this top out of it. I wrestled with those ruffles and they aren’t perfect, but I learned some new techniques. My serger is in the shop so this top was perfect bc it’s all french seams...yep, even on the ruffles! Paired with my trusty #landerpants.
So much love for all the beautiful jumpsuits I’ve been seeing lately! #Peppermintjumpsuit . . . . #Repost @rosie_drake_knight ・・・ Totally forgot to share this make before little E arrived. I’m not going to be able to make much for a little while, so I’m chuffed that I managed to finish this in time. It’s the cropped leg jumpsuit by @peppermintmagazine and @inthefolds - I realised fairly quickly that it isn’t breast feeding friendly, so it could be some time before I actually get to enjoy it 🤦🏻‍♀️ super fun make none the less and totally doable by an intermediate sewer! I featured this in my last blog post and you can find a link to the FREE pattern on there. I found this one via @paperbagwaist (making this feels a world away now, but it was only last week. I’m completely baffled by the arrival of Ernie!) . . . Pattern made in collaboration with @peppermintmagazine and can be downloaded for free from their website
Currently working on finding little pockets of time to sew things for myself. With the cold finally making its way to Sydney, I’ve realised that my wardrobe and I aren’t prepared for the colder months. I am learning how much easier it is to prioritise sewing when I have a project sitting waiting for me with all the tools I need out and ready. This morning I’ve got an hour before I need to get ready for work, so last night I pinned the facing of this jacket I’m making, and now I’m slowly hand sewing it. I don’t mind if it takes 5 mornings like this to get it done, as I’m enjoying this quiet start to the day and the meditative process of hand stitching. The fabric is a gorgeous washed Japanese wool, generously gifted to me by @clothhouse to celebrate the launch of their online store.

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