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My first paper pattern!

It’s a big day, today I release my first paper pattern! It’s been a long journey to get here and I’m very excited.


The pattern is the Maree swimsuit. A great beginner piece to get started on your way to sewing all the swimsuits. I released it some time ago as a digital copy and it’s been a firm favourite since then. It will always be available as a digital option so you can choose which you prefer.

Sizing for this pattern is Australia size 6 to 18. It will not be released as a plus size. Sure I could grade it up and tell you it would work as a plus pattern but I know it won’t. It doesn’t have the necessary structure expected of a plus size swimsuit and trying to retro fit that in now would be disingenuous. I’m not going to give you an inferior plus pattern just by making something bigger, I’m continuing to work on my plus patterns and blocks and when they are ready they will be released digitally.

To start with paper patterns will be sent out each Wednesday, I’m getting them printed on demand here in Sydney. This means we don’t have to carry much stock and it helps give local people a job in a time when everyone needs as much help as they can get it. By shipping once a week it also helps me limit my times I need to leave the house, which I’m still keeping to a minimum despite the situation in Australia being better than it is in other places.

I can’t wait to hear what you all think, please don’t hesitate to drop me a message or leave a comment.

Susan

 

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New Pattern, the Maree Swimsuit!

There’s a new swimsuit pattern available, the Maree Swimsuit Pattern!

Maree is a classic 70’s style halter swimsuit that offers a full coverage bottom and a gathered top. Perfect for laid back days by secluded bays.

One piece swimsuit featuring gathered halter neck and full coverage bottom. Available sizes 6 to 18.

Suitable for swimwear stretch knits with spandex/elastane/lycra only. Must have a high degree of stretch in at least 2 directions.

All fabrics used in these samples available for purchase at Pitt Trading.

You are purchasing a digital pattern. You will receive a download link for instructions, PDF multipage A4/Letter, PDF Copy Shop format.

Please Note: PDF patterns are given as a zip file and some mobile devices cannot unzip them. If you are having issues use a computer to unzip the file and then save the files individually. Or save directly to a file service such as Dropbox or Google Drive.

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Free Pattern – Picc Line Cover

I have some family members going through Cancer treatment at the moment. One of the things they requested was a stretchy Picc Line cover. I did some research and came up with this design.

It’s a stretchy cover that has an opening for the line to be threaded through. The lower half can then be folded up to cover the line. It is not a medical aid, it helps hold the line in place against the arm and makes it visually look a bit nicer for the patient.

Get your free downloadable pattern here If the link doesn’t work, the pattern is also listed in the shop.

Suitable for stretch knits with spandex/elastane/lycra only. Must have a high degree of stretch in at least 2 directions.

All fabrics used in these samples available for purchase at Pitt Trading.

This pattern was created to help a family member who had a line put in during treatment. I’m offering it for free to anyone it may help as I couldn’t find something suitable during my research.

I am not a doctor or a medical professional. I watched some clips of the covers and did some research and came up with this solution. It is a cover only, do not use it if it inhibits your line or treatment in any way.

If in doubt make one and show your healthcare professional before using.

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New Pattern: The Bingley Boxers

One of the most requested patterns I get is for a version of the Darcy Boxer Shorts but with the elastic covered not exposed. It’s actually a simple modification but plenty of people want a pattern they can just cut and make or they aren’t yet up to doing pattern modifications.

So here it is, The Bingley Boxer Shorts, a classic boxer short with workable button fly. Now available in the webstore for $2.50.

The Bingley Boxer Shorts is a digital PDF pattern, when you purchase you will receive a link to download a .zip file. Upon opening the zip file you will have access to the following

Download includes

  • sizes XXS  to XXL / 6 to 18 – Australian sizing, see size chart for more details
  • pattern includes seam allowance of 1cm/10mm
  • multi page PDF pattern suitable for Letter or A4 page size
  • Copy shop pattern – see file name for paper size required
  • Instruction booklet
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New website Look! and file downloads for existing orders

The last few weeks I have been working hard behind the scenes to refresh the website and give it a bit of a new look. Mostly it went well but I had one huge problem with the downloadable pattern files. So if you’d tried to purchase over the last few weeks you might have ended up with a Whoops! File not found error message when trying to download your file.

I am so sorry if that happened but you will be pleased to know that the problem is all fixed. But it means that your existing file links won’t work. If you need to re download your files please do the following

  • if it’s for the Darcy Boxers please just go and re “buy” the pattern and you will receive a new link to use
  • if it’s a paid for pattern that you have already purchased please email me measuretwicecutoncepatterns @ gmail.com (take out the spaces) with your order number and I can manually reset your order

Sorry it’s a bit of a pain but the old links simply won’t work and trying to rebuild the links was beyond my capabilities so I’ve gone with a solution that works and that I know I can fix if anything should go wrong again (which fingers crossed it won’t).

If you find any other issues with the website please drop me a line and I’ll take a look and sort them out, I know there is always a few new bugs to iron out the more I use it.

Thanks again and I hope you like the new look!

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Sewing Adventures: Emma Racer Back Slip in lemon and pink

A sweet Emma in lemon and pink! I actually had made this exact version before but lost the garment in the fire and when I discovered I still had some I knew I had to replicate it.

It’s a slinky jersey knit from Pitt Trading with pink lace trim and pink fold over elastic also from Pitt Trading. I love that their range of lace trims is so large you can always find a colour that is going to complement your fabric choices.

Much like my last Emma I’ve gone for a 12 top and graded out to a 14 bottom half. I’ve also been keeping them at the longest length. I’m just liking the silhouette of the longer line.

As you can see from my photos of all my Emma’s I have been trying hard to get better photos. It’s so much easier when you can shoot outside like I did for my Me Made May challenge. Hopefully with some more practice it will get slightly easier. Right now all I can see is the flaws in me and the photo.?

Pattern: The Emma Racer Back slip and bralet from Measure Twice Cut Once

Fabric and trims: slinky jersey, stretch lace and fold over elastic all from Pitt Trading

Alterations: This version made at the longest length on the pattern, see how it goes during sleep before deciding if I should keep it at that length or not?

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Sewing Adventures: Free Darcy Boxer Shorts Pattern

The Darcy Boxer shorts are one of my all time most downloaded patterns, am sure its 98% because it’s free and about 2% because it’s the pattern the person wanted? regardless it is a fabulous pattern that makes up in no time, takes a minimal amount of fabric and results in awesome shorts for yourself or to use as a gift.

These ones are intended for a gift. We are way behind on birthdays for the entire family this year so I’m trying to get ahead of the curve and get some Christmas sewing/whenever we see them next sewing in. When you don’t live near your family you sometimes find yourself giving and receiving presents at odd times of the year.

This is a lovely dense Japanese woven cotton I got at Pitt Trading. The tiny diamond pattern is perfect for an understated pair of boxers. I’ve gone with French seams throughout because a) I felt like being fancy and b) I currently only own white or black overlocking thread and well that’s not close enough for my colour matching loving heart. So French seams it was.

It’s been a little while since I made a pair with a fly so I had to go back and check my own notes. Apart from a slightly tricky fly/French seam junction point it was a straight forward sew.

For the elastic I jumped at the chance to delve into my Prym box of goodies and use this ultra plush yet firm elastic. It’s so lush and perfect for these boxers. Because I wanted to practice more with my coverstitch I used it to apply the elastic. It was a little finicky but now that I’ve done it once am sure I’ll be good for next time. Plus the stitching looks invisible!

All in all a pretty lovely make and a great example of “Everyone deserves pretty Lingerie”

Pattern: The Darcy Boxers Shorts by Measure Twice Cut Once

Fabric: made by Sevenberry sold at Pitt Trading waist elastic from Prym

Changes: French seams throughout, nice change but am unsure I would do that again?

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Sewing Adventures – Emma Racer Back Slip with lace

Another Emma! this time with added lace. I really like how this one turned out, I made the variation with the lace and like how the black lace works so well with the darker style print.

The fabric was picked up at the Sydney Spoolettes first fabric swap of 2018 (2nd from the top in this photo. It was smallish but you need so little for this pattern that I knew I could make it work. It’s super soft and the original owner said she got it from Knit Wit in Perth.

It’s slightly firmer across my stomach where I’m lopsidedly swollen after surgery but am not worried as thats something that is unique to me and not the pattern fitting incorrectly.

Since my last version I’ve sized down the bust area to a size 12 but kept the body at a 14 but apart from that no other changes.

One of the reasons I wanted to do a racer back slip is that I am a very wriggly sleeper. Normally slips fall off my shoulders and I get all tangled up in them. This narrow curving back fits perfectly and stops the slip from moving off me as I wriggle in my sleep. A great solution that also looks flattering.

I also got to use my overstitch machine for the hem, was very exciting. Am still in the early stages of knowing all the ins and outs of the machine but so far very impressed.

Pattern: The Emma Slip by Measure Twice Cut Once

Fabric: Sydney Spoolettes fabric swap 2018 and black fold over elastic and lace from Pitt Trading

Alterations or changes for next time: None

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Swimwear patterns instore now!

Today I’ve added another swim style to the ever increasing range of swimwear options available by Measure Twice Cut Once.

The new style is Agnes, she joins Henrietta and Anne. All available now in the swimwear section of the Pattern shop.

All patterns are available in sizes 6 to 18, come as downloadable PDF’s with instructions, A0 copy shop file, A4/Letter print at home file. Sewing swimwear is so much fun, with a few tricks and tips you will be making professional looking pieces in no time. Plus it’s fast so that’s a huge plus for time impatient sewers!

Grab a pattern and get sewing today you will not regret it.