New Book: Sewing Without Scraps

A new zero waste pattern book has just been unleashed on the world! And I have the honour of being one of the authors. Sewing Without Scraps has new zero waste patterns by Birgitta Helmersson, Danielle Elsener of DECODE and me. The fourth author is Sae Hagino of Mirai Pattern in Japan. The book is…

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6 Ways to Wear a Bias Shift Top

The Bias Shift top, a new pattern by Emily Klug of Goldfinch Textile Studios, got finished off during the week, all ready to…put aside until warmer weather. But, I had a lot of fun working it into some outfits. It’s as comfy as a t-shirt, but smarter-looking. I reviewed this pattern last week. 1. With…

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Making the Bias Shift Top

The Bias Shift top is a new pattern by Emily Klug of Goldfinch Textile Studio. It’s a minimal waste top with two options for the hem, round neckline and cap sleeves. View a selection of tops made by the pattern testers, made in a huge variety of fabrics including stripes, checks and prints. The pattern…

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