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Luckily you can never have too many t-shirts because lately I’ve been sewing up loads while testing the pattern that I’ve been promising as a freebie for a long time now. I know there are lots of free T-shirt patterns out there but I have found this one to be a serious wardrobe workhorse so hopefully some of you guys will find it useful too. Shout out to @thandiwh for finding and sharing this super cute paper jet fabric thereby introducing me to @avmmaterialcentre and all their awesome knits! . . . . #sewist #handmadewardrobe #sewingwithknits #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistsofinstagram #indiepatterns #capetownsews

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Luckily you can never have too many t-shirts because lately I’ve been sewing up loads while testing the pattern that I’ve been promising as a freebie for a long time now. I know there are lots of free T-shirt patterns out there but I have found this one to be a serious wardrobe workhorse so hopefully some of you guys will find it useful too. Shout out to @thandiwh for finding and sharing this super cute paper jet fabric thereby introducing me to @avmmaterialcentre and all their awesome knits! . . . . #sewist #handmadewardrobe #sewingwithknits #memadeeveryday #imakemyclothes #sewcialists #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialistsofinstagram #indiepatterns #capetownsews

Hello old forgotten friend and hello summer! 🌞 “Philosophy” is the theme for day 3 of #bpsewvember and im assuming it kind of means “sewing philosophy” so here goes: I’m not opposed to trends so much as averse to them, and generally do not sew things that I can’t see myself wearing for many years into the future. When I first started speaking to friends and family about my plans of starting to make PDF sewing patterns many commented on the need to be “current” or “ahead of the trends”. I reserved my opinion, as I usually do, but thought to myself that that was THE LAST thing I wanted to do! From a purely practical perspective, considering how long it actually takes to get a pattern out there from conception to release, it simply would not be possible to stay abreast of the trends, at least not while doing everything myself. Aside from that, I don’t like the idea of spending so much time and love making a garment and then losing interest in it the next season so My intention when sewing and pattern making is to make garments that are timeless (to me anyway) and that can become a staple in ones wardrobe that transcends many years and seasons. That said, I do sometimes get a little “over” my patterns after sewing so many samples, but it’s always so fun to rediscover my old makes when the seasons change! Absence certainly does make the heart grow fonder and I seem to have rekindled my fondness for #theforsythedress even though this one pictured is the prototype and probably doesn’t fit as well as many of the edited versions. And without further ado I am off to the beach 🏝 @bimbleandpimble . . . #sewistsofinstagram #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #sewingaddict #isew #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram

Hi guys, I’m Sarah. I’m terrible at introductions (possibly all human interaction too) but I’m trying to put myself out there more, hence the rare non-decapitated photo of me. Selfies make me feel very weird... anyway I’m resisting the very powerful urge to cut my head off in the interest of day one of #bpsewvember I never know what is the important stuff to mention in these things but here goes... Im a working mom to almost 4 year old twins 👧🏼 🧒🏽 living in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. I talk very little (and when I do it’s very fast) but think way too much. I love music, good coffee, dark chocolate (especially the salted variety) and sitting in silence at the end of the day when everyone has gone to bed. I studied fashion design when I finished school and have been sewing since I was about 17. I wear 90% handmade and haven’t purchased an item of clothing in almost 4 years. I also have a tiny PDF pattern side-gig the creativity of which keeps me semi-sane. In this picture I’m wearing a #morningsideshirt which is my latest pattern as well as #landerpants @bimbleandpimble

Colour in my Instagram feed must mean that summer is finally here! I made my daughter what I thought was a cute dress (swipe left) out of this striped knit and a chambray scrap. She promises me she likes it (in preservation of my feelings I suspect) but refuses to wear it. I decided to make myself a t-shirt with the excess fabric so that at least one of us didn’t let it go to waste. I’ve been promising this as a free pattern for so long and am finally digitizing it. Trying to chill the f**k out for the rest of the year and sew recreationally more and worry less about working all the time. Worn with my recently completed #landerpants . I seriously love this pattern but I sized down a lot, and am worried it was too much, so as to achieve the proper high waist that is intended. I’m uncertain as to whether they are maybe look too tight but I ❤️ them anyway! . . . #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #imakemyownclothes #sewingforkids #sewingaddict

My second pair of #robertscollectiondungarees in a crisp chambray/linen blend. I fiddled a lot with the legs and, in retrospect, think I should have sized down as the bib is a little gapey. I didn’t feel like doing all that unpicking so, inspired by @thesaraproject_ and her glorious striped version, i pieced together what few scraps I had and made a belt to cinch them in a little. I guess only time will tell if I actually end up using the belt or not. The fit may not be perfect but they sure are comfy! . . . . #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #sewcialistsofinstagram #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #sewingaddict #indiepatterns #makeitsewcial

#Persephone pants #5 and I feel like I’ve finally nailed the fit! I sized down from my actual size after seeing that @sewliberated did so to great effect. I had some wedgie issues initially (I know that it’s a thing nowadays but I don’t think I can confidently rock the wedgie) but I managed to resolve them by increasing the width of the crotch seam. I love all my Persephone’s, but these are by far my favourite. Now I’ve just gotta figure out how to keep those hems off the floor in public toilets (I’m currently tucking into my socks but summer is around the corner). OCD problems 🤣. So much love for this pattern @annaallenclothing !!! . . . #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #memadeeveryday #handmadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #makersmovement #sewist #instasew #sewingaddict

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