Category: sewing

nani IRO – bias neck dress (バイアス衿のワンピース)

I love this dress. It’s the dress I wear to any weddings I attend (not with Converse, obviously – I hope). This means I have worn it a grand total of 3 times. It’s the Nani Iro bias neck dress from the ATELIER to nani IROのソーイングクローゼット book (English version is available – The Nani Iro Sewing Studio: 18 Timeless Patterns to Sew, Wear & Love) made in Nani Iro cotton sateen.

It looks good (I think, I’m not sure I want to hear if you don’t), is very comfortable to wear and was fairly easy to make.

Next time: ...

The Shirt Dress by Merchant and Mills

This is probably my favourite thing I’ve made – it’s The Shirt Dress by Merchant and Mills. I made it years ago, in fact it was one of the first things I made following a pattern that was for people who can sew. It’s started falling apart now, I’ve worn it that much but I love it.

I made it up using a cotton/linen mix, the one that’s shown on the pattern page on the M&M website. I’ve been on the look out for a similar fabric to make another, but not found any as of yet. I didn’t add ...

sewing round up 2023

I know, it’s a lazy way to do it and this year I’ll try and post individual items but here’s what I sewed last year – not too much but all right. The face is my concentrating face.

Sew DIY – Lou Box Top (Scoop neck, curved hem)
I love these patterns because they are drafted for a height of 5’10” and I’m 5’9″ so no need to add any length.

I made it in a Japanese, gingham linen from Miss Matatabi. Trousers from Zara, bought about 13 years ago (aargh!) and shoes are Converse Ballet which are so ...