Love this version of the dress – I think your choice of fabric is just perfect for the style. A f…
It might fray like crazy but it looks terrific!
Just love your dress. How nicely it fits you, as well.
That’s a lovely waistcoat. I’ve been eyeing off this pattern ever since I first saw it in the mag…
Love those sleeves! Actually the whole jacket is just gorgeous. I want one so I guess my sewing l…
Absolute perfection – what a great dress.
Wow! What a great outfit.
I really enjoyed reading your story. Made me think that maybe I should get on with the 6 projects…
Looks like the start of a great New Year’s party outfit.
Love it! As you say perfect for a Brisvegas Chrissie.
I really like the zip feature. Sadly, I see this done poorly, even by top-line designers, all too…
I recently bought a copy of this book and afterwards wondered whether I would like any of them. M…
As soon as I saw this pic, I thought “this is from Australia” and it is! What gave it away – the …
I, too, love the cover. Can’t wait to see it on October 1. Hopefully, there will also be some inf…
What great ideas! Living in the expensive land of sandals (ie, Australia) this is going to be a m…
I think the trick with a gaping shirt front is to start placing the buttonholes as follows: 1. bu…
Like Nessa I live in Australia but I live in Sydney. In Adelaide they have 45 degrees Celsius in …
I live in Sydney, Australia and have been sewing forever (50+ years). My Mother and Aunts sewed a…
I retired from corporate land about 2 years ago and for me it was the dress, jacket, suit, sensib…
A good steam iron is my most valuable friend. The rule needs to be sew, press/steam the seam, ope…
Editor's Pick
A pattern from 1961 brought back to life!
Editor's Pick
Our favorite summer dress patterns on the site
Pattern Of The Week
Make the perfect summer tunic dress!
Editor's Picks
Alberta Ferretti Dress
Member Project of the Week
I wear it a lot these days…it is one of my favorite dresses.