Sometimes, when I finish sewing a fairly simple garment or something I have previously sewn, I realise I don’t really have that much to say about it, let alone write a whole dedicated blog post about it! In order to still share all of the things I make on here, I thought I would start writing quick roundup posts every now and then. Here are a handful of additional finished projects from earlier this year that I have been wearing:
Dashwood Studios Soirée Fragment Rayon &
Forget-Me-Not Patterns Valerie Dress
One of the very few of my Make Nine 2025 plans that I have actually completed this year 😅 I put this fabric on my summer sewing plan with the hope that I had enough to make another Forget-Me-Not Patterns Valerie Dress. I somehow managed to squeeeeeeze it out, but it was very close — I had to really do some pattern tetris to get all the pieces a) on grain and b) fitting on the fabric. I am glad I persevered though, as this floaty rayon dress has been nice in the warm weather. This fabric had been squirrelled away in my fabric storage box for well over five years at this point, so I am glad it is finally out of my stash!
Deadstock Floral Jacquard Canvas &
Tilly & the Buttons Bobbi Skirt
Shout out to this project for being actually wearable against the odds — this is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most incompetent project I have ever sewn. I cut out the waistband three sizes too big somehow, but when I shortened it, I cut off too much and it was too tight; in a truly baffling move, I initially sewed the patch pockets to the skirt back and topstitched them in place WITHOUT REALISING; when I trimmed the seam allowances of the waistband facing, I managed to cut it in half; finally, I hemmed the skirt pretty dang short. That being said, I do think this finished Tilly & the Buttons Bobbi Skirt is rather sweet and works well with boots, tights and jumpers. I just wish it were three inches longer! The fabric was still available in the fabric shop when I last visited, so maybe I should buy another 1.5m and try again — once the trauma of this project fades from my mind.
Anthropologie Upcycled Skirt
I picked up this playsuit/romper in the Anthropologie sale for about fifty bucks, but I wasn’t totally in love with the empire-line silhouette for me. I did adore the super-cute Italian-themed fabric though, so I decided to keep it and upcycle! I changed from a playsuit to a gathered skirt by cutting off the crotch curves from the centre front and centre back, and using the bodice and bodice lining to create a wide faced waistband. I kept the invisible side zipper, pockets and smocked section for the back waistband, and I cut up the straps to make belt loops. I am so happy with this upcycled project and have worn this skirt a bunch.
Deadstock Floral Cotton Voile &
Charm Patterns Boardwalk Slim Skirt
This skirt is a silhouette that I don’t often gravitate towards, but it was such a quick sew and the fabric is just dreamy. It is a deadstock cotton voile from the French designer brand The Kooples and the quality is unmatched: the colours are so vibrant, the cotton is smooth and lightweight, the print scale is bold and eye-catching. I chose the Charm Patterns Boardwalk Slim Skirt, as it is a simple design that doesn’t disrupt the print with gathers or pleats. This skirt has enough flare at the hem for walking without needing to sew a kick pleat and it drapes beautifully. Really happy with this skirt!
Black Linen &
Cashmerette Montrose Top
This is inspired by a video tutorial from Martha Moore Porter on French insertion lace; I just topstitched this lace in place, rather than trimming the excess under fabric away. I used the Cashmerette Montrose Top as a blank slate to showcase the lace bow design. The linen is slowly softening over time to a gently rumpled and relaxed top that I can just throw on with jeans. It is a really versatile garment and piqued my interest in using more trims in my sewing.
Floral Stripe Cotton Jersey &
Charm Patterns Midge Breton Top
This jersey had been at the bottom of my stash for a while, so during the spring I decided to spontaneously make a cropped, ¾-length sleeve Charm Patterns Midge Breton Top and then wondered what on earth took me so long 😅 I always forget how quick and satisfying sewing a jersey top is when using an overlocker! This top has been really useful for wearing with high-waisted jeans or leggings on casual, lazy days. I am planning on making several more, once I find some good-quality striped ponte or French terry,
I have still got quite a few projects to photograph and share before the year is done — hopefully I will be able to share some more soon, once things are a bit less manic! 😊
