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February 18, 2018March 2, 201818 Comments

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

June 24, 2017July 3, 201715 Comments

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

My First PDF Pattern

December 23, 2016February 21, 2018115 Comments

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

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I initially aspired to have this pattern ready by May but, after the many curve balls to date of 2018, It’s 3 months later and still not ready for release. After the first round of testing I’ve done a fair amount of edits and feel that I need a little more feedback in order to be confident in releasing the pattern. I am looking for 2 testers in each size and each style. I would need feedback by Friday 17th of August (non-negotiable). If you’re interested then pls email me (not DM) at frenchnavy.info@gmail.com. In the subject please put your size and style preference (Cuff/ flounce). Numbers are limited so it’s first come first serve. I will try to respond to all mails but, if I get an overwhelming response I may not realistically be able to. please forgive me in advance if you do not get a reply. I recall that last time I posted a call for testers on IG I got so many DMs that I didn’t know what to do with myself because I REALLY don’t want to ignore anyone, but there are only so many hours in the day so I have been reluctant to do it again but here goes...Thanks in advance guys!! . . . . #morningsidedress #morningsideshirt #sewcialists #indiepatterns #memadeeveryday #sewingaddict #sewist #sewistofinstagram

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I initially aspired to have this pattern ready by May but, after the many curve balls to date of 2018, It’s 3 months later and still not ready for release. After the first round of testing I’ve done a fair amount of edits and feel that I need a little more feedback in order to be confident in releasing the pattern. I am looking for 2 testers in each size and each style. I would need feedback by Friday 17th of August (non-negotiable). If you’re interested then pls email me (not DM) at frenchnavy.info@gmail.com. In the subject please put your size and style preference (Cuff/ flounce). Numbers are limited so it’s first come first serve. I will try to respond to all mails but, if I get an overwhelming response I may not realistically be able to. please forgive me in advance if you do not get a reply. I recall that last time I posted a call for testers on IG I got so many DMs that I didn’t know what to do with myself because I REALLY don’t want to ignore anyone, but there are only so many hours in the day so I have been reluctant to do it again but here goes...Thanks in advance guys!! . . . . #morningsidedress #morningsideshirt #sewcialists #indiepatterns #memadeeveryday #sewingaddict #sewist #sewistofinstagram

Drawing my pattern illustrations is always such a welcome break after all that time spent on the computer illustrating the instructions. It also kinda feels like the end is in sight, even though realistically I still have to get through the testing process and the innumerable edits that it will probably entail 😬 . . . . . #indiepatterns #sewists #imakemyclothes #sewcialists #makeitsewcial #patternmaking #sewingaddict #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe

Hello strangers! I have made 2 more pairs of the wonderful #persephonepants by @annaallenclothing and I really am smitten with this pattern! I’m not convinced that I can pull off the silhouette and they can be tricky to style in winter, but I’m wearing them nonstop anyway. For my third pair I used a zip instead of buttons for the fly because I’m not sure that the button fly works with my post- twin paunch. This pair is made in a wool blend that I had in my stash which doesn’t take a press so was a b*tch to sew. I also had to unfortunately shorten the hem cause I didn’t have enough fabric. I highly recommend this pattern, it’s really fun to sew and to wear! . . . #makeyourstash #sewists #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #memadewardrobe #sewcialistsofinstagram #imakemyclothes #makeitsewcial #capetownsews

Day 18 of #memademay18 and I’ve given up trying to pretend that I dong wear the same style of pants almost every day 🙈. Rayon linen #thecalyerpants worn with self-draft blouse and #burdastyle jacket (because Cape Town = 4 seasons in one day). @sozoblog . . . #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #mmmay18 #handmadewardrobe #capetownsews #makeitsewcial #sewist #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #burdalovers

REPOST from @bobbyclover ・・・ Day made by her gorgeous outfit and lovely comments about #thecalyerpants pattern 😍 . . . Day 17 of #mmmay18 Dodgy pose trying to spice things up a bit😳 Newly finished #jilyreadytosew top. I love the top but made SOO many idiotic mistakes that it very nearly didn’t happen. Must. Concentrate. Harder. Paired with my #thecalyerpants which might just be my favourite pattern of all time... fabrics both linens from @merchantandmills

Day 13 #memademay2018. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mammas out there (it’s Mother’s Day here, but I’m not sure that it’s celebrated on the same date worldwide).i didn’t get to do anything ‘celebratory’ this Mother’s Day weekend so my treat to myself was some selfish/ non-work related sewing time. I have wanted to make this top for years (quite literally 4 years as the Burda magazine it is from is dated 4/2014 and we get it a month after release in South Africa). Four years ago I was (just) pregnant with twins and owned and ran a restaurant and was certainly not doing much sewing at all. Still, I never forgot the lines of this blouse and, when I first visualized the Calyer pants in my mind, I kind of always imagined them paired with this top, made in the same fabric. Throughout the design process of the Calyer pants I always knew this top was destined to be their outfit partner. I decided that, seeing as the pants are “finished”, I was long overdue to make this blouse. It did not disappoint- this top is the perfect Calyer companion. But, to spare you all Calyer pants overload, ive paired it with my very much loved #persephonepants (also a great combo). . . . . #mmmay18 #memademay #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #burdastyle #indiepatterns #capetownsews #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #imakemyownclothes

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