You can purchase this pattern here: PLEASE NOTE: This is an expansion pack which provides additional pattern pieces which supplement the Xanele Shorts pattern. You will also need to have the Xanele Shorts pattern in order to complete these pants. You can get the shorts pattern here: The Xanelé Longs Pattern Expansion was borne out … Continue reading The Xanelé Longs Pattern Expansion
The Vetiver Top
You can purchase this pattern here: The Vetiver Top is a simple, short-sleeved blouse with two hem options. Both styles feature a round neckline, narrow buttonstand and a bodice that is gently shaped by princess seams. The resulting silhouette is comfortable yet feminine and can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric choice. … Continue reading The Vetiver Top
The Xanele Shorts
This pattern is fondly named after my adventurous friend Xanelé (pronounced Shan-a-lee). These shorts were inspired by (and created for) the 5am Table Mountain hikes that she and I regularly embarked upon, (and the much-needed sanity and perspective that these walks, and our talks, afforded me) as we were coming out of South Africa’s first … Continue reading The Xanele Shorts
The Stellan Tee
Hello there internet... it certainly has been a while. If you follow me on Instagram then you may have noticed that I have been threatening to release a free T-shirt pattern on numerous occasions over the past year and a bit. I didn't anticipate it taking quite so long to actually happen but it seems … Continue reading The Stellan Tee
Calyer
There is no denying that I have neglected my blog. The last post I published having accompanied my pattern release some release some 7 months ago (yikes, where did all those months go?!). I should be honest, I have written another blog post since then. It is finished, complete with pictures, and has been since … Continue reading Calyer
The Finish Line
Wow, I'm so relieved to finally be writing this blog post after what seems like an eternity of digitizing, testing, editing, emailing, (/Instagram/ Facebook messaging), re-editing, redrafting, re-re-editing, and very little sewing, (of anything other than the Forsythe Dress). Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy/ed the process (mostly), but it has been a real … Continue reading The Finish Line
The Long and Short of Things
I try to imagine that nobody actually reads this stuff that. I am sure that 99% of the time that is true. You're gonna scroll down and look at the pictures right? That's what I mostly do, that's what everyone does... or so I thought. Lately however, people have started commenting on my posts. And … Continue reading The Long and Short of Things
My First PDF Pattern
Well it certainly took me long enough, but I finally finished my first PDF pattern! Making PDF patterns is something that I have been thinking of doing for a long time now, but I just never got around to taking action. After listening to Episode 09 of The Wild Stitch's ever inspiring Maker Style Podcasts a … Continue reading My First PDF Pattern
Pockets & Pattern Hacks
It's no secret that I totally style stalk Madewell and Sézane. So when I got an email a couple of weeks ago informing me of another collaboration between these two, I wasted no time in checking it out. The last time the pair collaborated I remember being taken with their dropped waist "Anna Dress" which was … Continue reading Pockets & Pattern Hacks
Alexis
For me one of the most rewarding parts of being able to make a pattern, is the ability to borrow design elements from beautiful garments that I find in my Pinterest perusals, and to implement them into my personal sewing projects, be it by tweaking an existing pattern or by drafting one from scratch. French label … Continue reading Alexis
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