Tag: Cashmerette Patterns
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Fairfax Jacket
As I mentioned in my previous post I spent a long time deliberating over what to make with my gorgeous Ambassador fabric this month. It’s the beautiful Floral Exuberance from Minerva’s Exclusive Organic Stretch Woven Cotton Sateen collection and it’s so pretty, the colour combinations really appeal to me. I had initially envisioned making a…
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Last make of 2023
My final make of 2023 is a jersey top. I’m so happy with how it’s turned out. I already loved this print called Desert Rosettes from Minerva’s exclusive collection having made a blouse with the viscose challis base cloth, but as you know I’m a definitely at my most comfortable working with jersey so this…
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The Fuller Cardigan
I’m so pleased to have finished this make just in time for the artic blast we’re experiencing. It’s very warm it’s almost like wearing a jacket, perfect for staying cosy. When I first saw this gorgeous fabric I envisaged a roll neck dress but when it arrived I felt it was too heavy for that…
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The Eustis Top
I’m so excited. The new book ‘Sewing the curve’ by Jenny Rushmore from Cashmerette has officially launched so I can finally show you the two design I made from it. The book is aimed at beginner sewers to enable them to sew a wardrobe of confidence boosting clothes. It includes six patterns in US sizes…
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The Stanway Top
I can finally show you my completed Stanway T-shirt made from a gorgeous jersey knit fabric from Minerva’s core range. I love the quality of this jersey it’s so soft and a really good weight making it a joy to work with. I was very kindly gifted this fabric by Minerva as part of their…
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It’s a Velvet Crush
I’m so happy to finally be able to share this make with you. This gorgeous fabric is launching today at the special Pop-up shop event in Manchester to mark Minerva’s 25th Birthday. It’s called Midsummer Magic and it’s part of the new Exclusive Crush Velvet Stretch Knit Fabric range. I have admired this as a…
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Saybrook Tank
There are times when simple projects take you by surprise and you wonder how you ever managed without them. This is one such project. I have never really liked wearing tank tops…..that is up until now. This is the Saybrook Tank from Cashmerette Patterns. It is designed to be comfortable for larger ladies and is…
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Calder Pants
For some time, I have been on a quest to improve my trouser fitting skills with the final goal being a pair of wheelchair friendly jeans. To this end, I decided to tackle a pair of summer culottes. For my pattern I chose the Calder pants from Cashmerette which are wide-legged woven trouser that feature…
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The Vernon Shirt
Who doesn’t love a button up shirt that won’t gape and fits comfortably ? This is often a very elusive garment in most curvy girls wardrobes, but I needn’t worry any more as I now have the perfect solution. I was lucky enough to have been asked to collaborate with Cashmerette on the launch of…