Each winter I just can’t resist the temptation of adding a new wool dress to my wardrobe. And what can be more traditional and cosy than a nice tartan? That’s exactly what I thought when I picked this wool fabric.
There are certain prints that I simply have to have in my wardrobe. And if my favourite winter outfits are more about checks, summer ones are all about floral and fruit prints. A lemon dress was on my wish list for a while, but I couldn’t find the appropriate fabric for years.
A traditional shirt is a staple of a men’s wardrobe. Made in a light pale colour, it can become the most worn outfit be it for a formal occasion or smart casual reasons, be it with a tie or jacket, or even with rolled-up sleeves. But it all starts with a perfect pattern.
Vintage shirt patterns seem to be not as popular amongst modern seamstresses as the dress ones. But there are so many beautiful options out there, and most of them are surprisingly more comfortable to wear than traditional shirts.
Viscose challis is one of the best budget-friendly thin summery fabrics. It seems to be easy to find the right design for it, but sometimes a poor pattern choice can lead to exsessive tension, which will make the fabric break even after a couple of wears. That's why loose designs can not only make your dress last longer but will also be much quicker to make!
1940s dresses have a very distinguished look, that’s all about gathers and puffy sleeves. The Simplicity 8686 pattern isn’t an exception, and I was looking forward to using it since the moment this reproduction was announced.
The perfect winter dress for me is one that is quite warm, has a full skirt and long sleeves. At the same time, I’m not a big fan of bodycon jersey dresses, which might be the most popular designs in all of the pattern companies. Another important detail is the sleeves - they shouldn’t be too tight.
