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Sewing Adventures – Deer and Doe Myosotis in Liberty Print

At this stage I’m sure no one is surprised I’ve made another myosotis, this is my 4th one and quite possibly not my last.

I wanted something I could wear to work hence my choice of a darker style of fabric.

This one I picked up at The Fabric Store and while it was marked as lawn it feels a good deal heavier than any of the other lawns I’ve got. Especially much heavier than any of the Liberty lawns that I own. Initially I had thought it was because it was a darker colour but nope it really doesn’t feel or react like the other Liberty lawns. Weird.

These photos were taken on the way home from a full day at work so you can see at least it doesn’t wrinkle up too much despite a days worth of wear.

It did however sew up nicely and well quickly as I smashed this one out just before we went to England for Christmas. I even omitted the pockets in order to get it sewn faster. Because I’ve made it a few times, I know I can just pull it on over my head so I don’t bother with the buttonholes and just sew the buttons directly through both plackets closing them up. These are some fun slightly vintage style ones that helped bring a darker fabric to life.

Despite being much darker than I normally wear this one has been in heavy rotation during the holiday and then wearing it to work since then. I just wish it was as light and airy as my other lawn pieces which would be a great help in this sweaty weather.

Pattern – Deer and Doe Myosotis

Fabric – Liberty from The Fabric Store Sydney

Alterations – omitted pockets for speed of sewing, don’t do that again!

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2018 total makes

All year I’ve been keeping a tally of what I’ve made, I thought it would be an interesting way of seeing how productive I actually am.

Bessie swimsuit – fabric purchased 2018 from Rathdowne Fabrics

Emma slip in dark floral – fabric purchased 2018 from Pitt Trading

Tote bag in grey with pink spot – fabric from stash (originally from Spotlight)

7 kit bags in bunny print cotton –  fabric from stash (originally from Spotlight)

1 Peg Bag in Cat print lightweight canvas – fabric from stash (originally from Miss Matatabi)

Papercut Patterns Sway dress – fabric from stash originally from Pitt Trading, cream tassels purchased 2018 from Pitt Trading. Pattern given to me by a friend.

Grainline Linden sweatshirt – grey marle fleece printed with sloths from stash originally from Spotlight. Pattern given to me by a friend.

Grainline Yates coat – double sided suede from the stash originally from Pitt Trading. Pattern Purchased 2018

Tote Bag in Sloth print – fabric from the stash, originally from Miss Matatabi

Emma Slip with lace edge – fabric from 2018 Sydney Spoolettes swap, lace and fold over elastic purchased from Pitt Trading 2018

Emma Slip in lemon and pink floral – fabric from stash, original purchased from Pitt Trading. Lace and elastic purchased from Pitt Trading 2018

Darcy Boxer shorts in Navy cotton – fabric from stash originally from Pitt Trading, Buttons purchased 2018 from Pitt Trading. Elastic from Prym as part of my sponsorship from them

Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress in Liberty Lawn – tiny square print, fabric from stash, originally purchased online from a Liberty sale last year and then posted to The Englishman’s parents and picked up at Christmas. Buttons from Pitt Trading purchased 2018.

The Bingley Boxer shorts in star print cotton – fabric from Pitt Trading, given to me as the sample was used for store promotion

Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress in Liberty Lawn – tiny pink splashes print, fabric from stash, originally purchased online from a Liberty sale last year and then posted to The Englishman’s parents and picked up at Christmas. Buttons from Pitt Trading purchased 2018.

5 x wee braw bags – fabrics from Quiltsmith purchased 2018 for this purpose. Trims purchased from Pitt Trading 2018. Pattern  purchased from Craftsy

3 x Knitting size wee braw bags – fabrics from Quiltsmith purchased 2018 for this purpose. Trims purchased from Pitt Trading 2018.  Pattern  purchased from Craftsy

Jalie Clara Tights in Camo Print – fabric from stash but originally from Pitt Trading, Pattern purchased as a PDF from Jalie 2018

Jinbei shorts for The Englishman –  fabric from stash but originally from Pitt Trading, pattern salvaged from fire but originally from Nomura Tailor Kyoto

Papercut Patterns Adrift dress in pink lawn with large white flowers – fabric from stash but originally from Lincraft 2017, purchased on sale.

Papercut Patterns Adrift dress in floral silk – fabric from Pitt Trading 2018

10 Beeswax wraps –  beeswax a gift from SewBusyLizzy, Fabric from Quiltsmith and Pitt Trading all purchased 2018

Black, pink and spot pre printed tights – fabric from Pitt Trading 2018

Blue floral pre printed tights – fabric from Pitt Trading 2018

Cherry Blossom pre printed tights – fabric from Pitt Trading 2018

Tote Bag with lemurs – fabric 2018 from Pitt Trading as part of their #pitttradingbanthebag promo

Claire swimsuit – blue swim Lycra from stash originally from Pitt Trading

Bessie swimsuit – black, black and white print from Pitt Trading 2018

Nina Lee Kew dress – pale peach broderie anglaise from stash originally from The Fabric Cave, buttons from Pitt Trading

Angled hem waisted dress – hot pink Shibori cotton from Fibers to Fabric 2018 Gift as part of collaboration

penguin wee baw bag – fabrics purchased 2018 from Pitt Trading

Penguin drawstring bag – fabrics purchased from Pitt Trading 2018

Penguin sleeve bag – fabrics purchased from Pitt Trading 2018

6 rope bowls – rope purchased 2018 from lost Property HK Etsy store

Stripe jinbei shorts for the Englishman – fabric from the stash

Bingley boxers- pink destination fabric from Pitt Trading 2018, Prym elastic

Darcy boxers – moped fabric from stash originally from Pitt Trading, Prym elastic

maree swimsuit – pink Turkish print Lycra from stash originally from Pitt Trading

maree swimsuit – aqua belle print Lycra from stash originally from Pitt Trading

Darcy Boxer shorts and matching drawstring bag in Australian Christmas fabric from stash but originally from Spotlight. Elastic from Prym sponsorship

Casmerette wrap dress in jungle print rayon jersey from Pitt Trading – this one was made as a sample for the Pitt Trading Summer Soiree so is actually for one of the other girls working there.

Louisa swimsuit in autumnal florals and blue – from Pitt Trading – this one was made as a sample for the Pitt Trading Summer Soiree so is actually for one of the other girls working there.

Nina Lee Kew dress in red hail spot cotton from Pitt Trading this one was made as a sample for the Pitt Trading Summer Soiree

Elite Directo Bike Trainer Cover – cat fabric from Pitt Trading Purchased 2018

4 drainage bags – fabric purchased from Spotlight 2018

Papercut Patterns Sway Dress in Cranes – fabric from stash originally from Spotlight

3 Wee Braw Bags using up the leftovers from the Drainage bag fabrics

Seamwork Alamada robe in silk viscose- purchased from Pitt Trading 2018

Jalie Cocoon cardigan – merino wool from the stash originally from The Fabric Store

3 PICC covers – fabric from Pitt Trading

Rutland Collection wrist warmers – merino wool from the stash originally from The Fabric Store

Deer and Doe Magnolia in Rayon Challis purchased 2018 Lincraft on sale

Modified Myosotis Deer and Doe in white embroidered lawn purchased 2018 from Pitt Trading

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Sewing Adventures – Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress v2

I loved my first Myosotis so much I pretty much started cutting out a second one after the first day of wearing my first version.

I was using this lush Liberty Tana Lawn which was another one I picked up when I was in the UK at some point.

Everything was exactly the same as the first time I made it except for the collar. In my first one I get these weird drag lines. It gets so bad while wearing that it actually looks like the garment has tucks in it.

This time I tried it on before I added the collar and discovered the bodice comes up into the column of my neck. To fix the problem I shaved over a centimetre off from the neckline. I think I would actually take more if I’m going to make it again as it has still a slight drag line to it.

Apart from that it was as straight forward sew. I skipped making buttonholes as I discovered that I can just pull it on over my head. It needs a good press but when I took these photos I hadn’t bought my lovely new iron yet.

It’s lovely and floaty and goes well with tights and boots for winter and am sure it will ease me right into the warm weather too. Snapped these photos on a sunny day after teaching at Bobbin and Ink.

Pattern: Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress

Fabric: Liberty Tana Lawn

Alterations: shaved 1cm off neckline, all other alts as per last time I made the pattern.

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Sewing Adventures – Deer and Doe Myosotis Dress

I’m so excited about this dress! Truly I am, I loved it when I first saw the Myosotis released by Deer and Doe but didn’t think the shape would be for me? Through the encouragement of some sewing friends I gave it a go and I am so glad I did!


I cut a straight size 44 with no alterations except on the bottom ruffle I cut it at the full length. I wanted the dress to hit just under my knee.
I only had enough of this Liberty Lawn to do the ruffle on the bottom but not the sleeve ruffle but that didn’t worry me as the sleeve ruffle would’ve come a very long way down my short arms.
Mid way through the make I popped it on and was a little bit “oh my gosh I’ve made a little house on the prairie dress” but once it all came together it lost that look.


It’s not a super fitted dress and I deliberately chose to make mine not super fitted in the torso. As a result I can pull the whole thing on without undoing any of the buttons and the comfort factor is huge!
Construction wise it comes together very easily but be sure to choose something that can gather easy because “holy gathering Batman!” There is a lot of gathers.


The pattern pieces all fit together really well but I had to use an easing stitch to get the sleeves in perfectly and there is no mention of that in the instructions.
I also raised the side seam pocket placement ever so slightly as the original placement was just too low for me.

These cute square buttons I got from Pitt Trading as I liked how they mimicked the tiny pixels of the print.


Now that I have seen the photos I notice I have some bust drag lines and some around the neckline from the side neck outwards. Some of this could be because it needs a proper press, am working with a less than great iron at present. I’m not overly bothered by these but it is something I will think about before I make my next one and I know there is definitely going to be more!

Pattern: The myosotis dress from Deer and Doe
Fabric: Liberty Lawn from the stash but originally ordered from Liberty when they had a big fabric sale early last year. I ordered a few pieces and had them sent to The Englishman’s parents and then picked them up while we were there at Christmas.
Alterations: raised pockets by approx 3cm at side seam, changed collar construction to get a neater internal neck finish. Changes for next time, look at drag lines on bust and from collar/high shoulder point