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Technical drawings of garments
Many of you have asked about the technical drawings included within the pdf patterns. Where did I get them, how are they done etc etc They are all my drawings […]
Elastic Suppliers for Knicker making
UPDATE: Knicker elastic and bra kits are now available in our webstore! Pop on over to take a look. I’ve been scouring the web for elastic suppliers for the upcoming […]
What you need to make some Knickers
I am so happy with the response to our “Everyone deserves Pretty Knickers” challenge. It’s so exciting to think that everyone will soon have pretty knickers that they made themselves. […]
How to create a gusset with a concealed back seam
The Georgiana Knickers, The Charlotte Knickers and The Lydia Knickers all have a cotton gusset that has a concealed back seam. To make it a bit easier to understand here […]
The Patterns are here!
It’s here! After months of planning, designing, pattern making, testing and checking our first collection has arrived. Some collections feel like they take a lifetime to come together, this collection […]
Sewing Adventures – Whale Softies
Stash busting once again. I keep all of my fabrics in large plastic tubs. Some are neatly organised and some are filled with who knows what? An amalgamation of fabrics […]
Japanese Pattern Books
I discovered Japanese patterns on a trip to Japan many years ago, but the last few years have brought an explosion of interest in Japanese pattern books. Like so much […]
Skirts
I’ve been thinking about skirts a bit lately. 1. elastic waist skirt 2. Green Pattern 3. Pattern knee length skirt 4. Gorman skirt I’ve never been good with a skirt, […]
Discount Ending Soon
Just a friendly reminder if you wanted to get an extra discount on some Vintage Patterns the discount code runs out soon. Just be sure to add HAPPYsewing to the […]