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TOP NINE: BEST OF 2025

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Dresses Pattern Reviews Simplicity

THE RAINBOW CONNECTION: VINTAGE SIMPLICITY 5846

by Rose 19 October 202128 May 2026

Last month, I joined in with the Sew Vintage September Instagram challenge, where you had to post a project made using vintage fabric or a vintage pattern. I was initially planning on using one of …

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Dresses New Look Pattern Reviews

MINERVA MAKES #10: RAYON CHALLIS & NEW LOOK 6262

by Rose 16 September 20214 December 2025

Greetings from Canada! 🍁 The borders recently reopened for international travel, so I jumped a the chance to visit and meet my boyfriend Simon in Canada for a mini road trip. Obviously I needed to …

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Dresses McCalls Pattern Hacks Pattern Reviews

MINERVA MAKES #9: COTTON SATEEN & MCCALLS 7971 (HACKED)

by Rose 28 July 20214 December 2025

I have got quite a few weddings to attend next month, so I decided that my #MinervaMake for July should both tick the wedding-guest-worthy attire box and the summer-heatwave-appropriate box ☀️ Minerva gifted me 3.5m …

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Dresses Nina Lee Pattern Reviews

MINERVA MAKES #8: SILK CRÊPE DE CHINE & NINA LEE KEW DRESS

by Rose 13 June 202128 May 2026

This is without a doubt my most ambitious and time-consuming #MinervaMake to date… but wow, the payoff was totally worth it ♥️ This pretty floral silk fabric was gifted to me from Minerva and I …

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McCalls Menswear Pattern Reviews

SHADES OF COOL: MCCALLS 6044

by Rose 29 May 20214 December 2025

My boyfriend Simon lives across the pond in sunny California — after these endless days of May downpours, I am even more envious of that fact than I usually am — and is the recipient …

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Jumpsuits & Trousers Pattern Reviews Vogue

FELICITY FABRICS: VISCOSE TWILL & VOGUE 9075 JUMPSUIT

by Rose 22 May 20214 December 2025

I’m over on the Felicity Fabrics blog today, discussing my newest fancy jumpsuit — I was very kindly gifted 2.5m of this beautiful viscose twill that had me smitten the moment it landed on their …

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Cashmerette Dresses Pattern Reviews

MINERVA MAKES #7: LADY MCELROY ITY KNIT & CASHMERETTE APPLETON

by Rose 23 April 20214 December 2025

I am back with my seventh #MinervaMake and honestly, I am basically living in this dress at the moment — it is just that comfy! I was very generously gifted 2.3m of this gorgeous, silky Lady McElroy …

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Deer & Doe Jumpsuits & Trousers Pattern Reviews

PAINT YOUR FACE IN FRESCOES: DEER AND DOE SIROCCO JUMPSUIT

by Rose 25 March 20214 December 2025

In theory, having a birthday in lockdown should be no fun… but I had a straight-up blast this year! I received some lovely messages, cards and gifts, and I drank plenty of gin cocktails 😊 …

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Dresses Pattern Reviews Vogue

MINERVA MAKES #6: LADY MCELROY COTTON LAWN & VOGUE 9313

by Rose 9 March 202128 January 2026

I really amped up some witchy-vibes for my sixth #MinervaMake here! This amazing Lady McElroy fabric was gifted to me from Minerva and I knew I wanted to make it into a fairly dramatic wrap …

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Deer & Doe Dresses Pattern Hacks Pattern Reviews

YOU MAKE LOVING FUN: DEER AND DOE MYOSOTIS DRESS (HACKED)

by Rose 26 February 20214 December 2025

A few weekends ago, the lovely Megan from Pigeon Wishes hosted an online party on Instagram to celebrate Galentine’s Day — to join in with the fun, all you had to do was post a …

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Deer & Doe Jumpsuits & Trousers Pattern Reviews

MINERVA MAKES #5: LADY MCELROY VISCOSE CREPE JERSEY & DEER AND DOE SIROCCO PLAYSUIT

by Rose 10 February 20214 December 2025

For my fifth #MinervaMake, I had been thinking up a little summer outfit (hey, anything that helps me get through these dreary lockdown days…!). I was daydreaming of an outfit that would be comfortable for …

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Hi, I’m Rose – a novice sewist with a love for beautiful fabrics, vintage silhouettes and skirts with pockets!

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♥️ BLANCA ♥️ I have been so smitten with the @wha ♥️ BLANCA ♥️

I have been so smitten with the @whatabimakes x @minervadotcom fabric collection, especially this adorable heart and arrow print on a cream background! When Minerva gifted me this print on a cotton denim twill basecloth, I immediately knew which pattern to pair with it — the Blanca Flightsuit, which is a pretty advanced sewing project, but one that has been on my “to make” list since it was released in the pandemic.

So I may be a solid six years late to the party, but pals, late is better than never AND this boilersuit is SO worth it 😅
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This pattern needs some in-depth fitting, as you need to make sure you have enough ease both across and along the body when you are lifting your arms up or bending down, otherwise you may feel like you are being cut in two! 
Making a muslin or two is really necessary for this pattern, especially when you need to making fitting changes. I made a whole bunch of fitting adjustments, which I go over in detail on my blog (link in bio) and I am really glad I did, as this boilersuit is so comfortable. The sewing process was pretty slow, as there are lots of steps to follow and lots of precise topstitching! The instructions are fantastic and very thorough, and there is a sewalong series on the Closet Core Patterns blog if there are any steps you need particular help with. It was a really enjoyable sew and I felt the pattern challenged my sewing skills, without it ever becoming frustrating. 
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As someone who hasn’t sewn too many fitted trousers, I am legit delighted with the back fit of these! There are some drag lines on my thighs, which probably could be reduced with some more tweaks, but I think this ease is necessary for comfort.
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I am so thrilled with my finished @closetcorepatterns #BlancaFlightsuit, as it really was worth all the effort in fitting and slow sewing! It is extremely easy to wear and the print is adorable. I wore it out to a recent gig and could both easily throw my hands in the air and get down low when dancing the night away, plus several people commented on how much they liked my outfit, which is always the best comment a sewist can
🍌 Time to go totally bananas for #SewFruity26 @blo 🍌 Time to go totally bananas for #SewFruity26 @blossomsandwich 🍌 

I sewed my lovely husband a pair of banana-themed dungarees! This is a @simplicity_creative_group Simplicity 8615 vintage pattern reprint, with a slimmer leg rather than the very groovy flares 😅 

I used @fabricgodmother banana cotton denim twill and it was such a lovely fabric to sew with 💕 I had a hammer on hand to help flatten any bulky seams, but my sewing machine handled this thick denim with ease. I spent a lot of time adding some shiny rivets to any stress points, so hopefully these dungarees will be pretty durable!

Paired with a @fridaypatterncompany Old Coast raglan tee!

📍 San Francisco, USA
It’s #MatchyMatchyMay26 and twinning with Simon ai It’s #MatchyMatchyMay26 and twinning with Simon ain’t (c)hard 🌱💚

I fell in love with this gorgeous chard print cotton-linen from @corefabrics and made a @deer_and_doe_patterns Fougère shirt for me and a @threadtheorydesigns Fairfield shirt for Simon! 🪡

Thanks for hosting such a fun sewing challenge @sewmakeityours and @shlebysews 💚
📍 San Francisco, USA
Here’s my entry into #SewAprilBlouse26 with this s Here’s my entry into #SewAprilBlouse26 with this sweet little embroidered number! 💗 Thanks for hosting @sewn_on_the_tyne and @cloth_edit!

I used the @tillybuttons Nell blouse and an embroidered cotton voile from @fabricgodmother. I used some pearl shank buttons to complement the vintage vibes 🪡

#SewingNell was a total dream, the pattern is so timeless and a quick to sew! I made a size 3 with some adjustments (all the details are on my blog!) and made the straight blouse with the classic short sleeves.
The fabric is so light and the embroidery is beautiful! I cut away the voile to showcase the embroidery at the sleeve hems 🪡

Location: USA 🇺🇸
🦋 WILDWOOD 🦋 I made a quilted jacket and I used t 🦋 WILDWOOD 🦋

I made a quilted jacket and I used this amazing pre-quilted nylon puffer fabric from @fabricgodmother — the butterflies are so colourful and it clashes with my rainbow wardrobe and I 100% don’t care! 

Pattern is the @helens__closet Wildwood Jacket with the collar expansion pack. I wrote a full review of this pattern on my blog and spoiler alert: it’s a good ‘un! The instructions were super easy to follow 🪡 
I only deviated from the instructions when I foolishly decided to hand sew all my bias tape into place! That took a loooooooong time 😅

I love this finished jacket, especially the black bias-bound patch pockets ♥️ I’ve worn it so much during this mild California winter! I’m especially happy that it was one of my more involved Make Nine projects that is now ticked off!

I kinda want to make another version, piecing my scraps from other projects… definitely something to think about for the future? Has anyone else made a quilted scrap jacket and was it difficult?
It’s giving… primary school teacher vibes and I D It’s giving… primary school teacher vibes 
and I DO NOT CARE 📚 

Another cute Pippi Pinafore from @jenniferlaurenhandmade, this time using @riflepaperco canvas 🪡 The bookshelf print is just adorable! 💕

I have some other canvas fabrics in my stash, should I use them to make more pinafores dresses? 🪡 
(Please say yes and enable me.)

Pattern: #PippiPinafore by #JLHandmade
Fabric: #RiflePaperCompanyFabric
🦋 This quilted jacket was on my #MakeNine2026 plan 🦋 This quilted jacket was on my #MakeNine2026 plans that I finished last week and it was a labour of true LOVE ♥️ I will have to get some photos of me wearing it to share soon!

🦋 Butterfly quilted puffer fabric from @fabricgodmother #MyFabricGodmother 
🪡 Wildwood Jacket + Collar Expansion by @helens__closet #WildwoodJacket 
🍳 Label by @kylieandthemachine
🪡 Sometimes I just want to make something unapolog 🪡 Sometimes I just want to make something unapologetically frilly, floral, and lacy!

When the lovely Charlotte of @cha_coud patterns reached out and offered me a free pattern to try, I jumped at the chance to try the Sirine shirt — the trims and frills just drew me in and I was not strong enough to resist their siren call 😅 

I had such an enjoyable time sewing this shirt — I could really take my time on all the fussy details and the way it came together with all the lace insertion was beyond satisfying! I even sat down to make a bunch of covered buttons for the cherry on top 💕

The fabric is @riflepaperco cotton, a delightful floral confection 🌷
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