Some close ups of my #Marleyswimsuit one-piece by @edgewaterave and hacked cover-up. Newlook #N6378 . . . . #swimwear #sewingpattern #sew #coverup#photography #madeiraisland #portugal #imakemyclothes #creativesewing #memade #isew #fabric #handmade #ilovetosew #sewistsofinstagram #summer #vacation #madeiraislandvacation #travel #instagram #handmadecloset #love #happy #instagood #sewinglove #like #follow #fashionblogger

My contribution to #sewankarafabric24 on day 3 is an abstract #waxprint which I bought last year at a small African shop in Überlingen at the Lake of Constance, Germany. I know, that's an unusual place for shopping Ankara fabric, but the owner had a small collection of ingenious prints purchased in South Africa. I just couldn't resist! The pattern is vintage #newlook6378 which my dear friend Doris found in a charity shop somwhere in the UK. She is based in London and is always looking out for vintage patterns because she knows that I have become a fan of these and of course she will get one or the other new make from me, too. New Look is part of the big five, therefore let me tag #sewnwithbig5july hosted by @simplicitymccallsuk. This old/new style suits me very well because it can be worn over many different tops or on its own and I love the little details such as the pleated sleeves with a button and the waistband on the back. The pattern offers various possibilities such as an additional dress or a skirt. My stash has been decreased and I have fulfilled Nicole's @septemberfaden and my monthly goal to sew #2fromstashamonth. Yay! Anyone jealous? Hmmm, I can't really get around to #magamjealousjuly. I hope Suzy @Sewing_in_spain, Sue @sue_stoney and Hélène @hportemanteau will let me tag them anyway. #sewover50 #sewover50july24 #newlookpatterns #n6378 #memade #sewingmakesmehappy #isew #isewmyclothes #makedontbuy #ilovesewing #sewing #salixmade

A few weeks ago I decided to make some new clothes to take on holiday rather than buy them. This afternoon, I finished them! . Kimono: #NewLook #N6378 Dress: @tammy.handmade #PriyaDress with a FBA. Fabric from @newcrafthouse Top: @chalkandnotch #VictoryTank. Fabric from @thedressmakerfabrics . #sewist #SewistsOfInstagram #sewing #dressmaking #SewingMachine #clothes #MeMade #MeMadeWardrobe #SlowFashion

Looking for a new jacket project? Save this post! ⁠ Here are a few of our patterns currently LESS THAN £5!! 😮⁠ ⁠ Blazers, quilted jackets, wrap coats, capes and more... all in the New Look pattern collection.⁠ ⁠ www.sewdirect.com/product-category/brands/new-look/jackets-and-coats-new-look/⁠ ⁠ #N6639 #N6390 #N6378 #N6351 #N6585 #N6535 #N6545 #N6713 #N6035 #N6636 #N6742 #NewLookPatterns #NewLookSewingPatterns⁠ ⁠ (Image Description: a montage of jacket and coat pattern illustrations with their design numbers underneath. The text reads 50% off!)

With just over two weeks until the start of winter, it’s a good time to take a look at some coat and cape options before the chill really sets in. These are a few different options from the New Look archives and includes a bomber jacket, cape with three different length options, a snuggly hooded coat and lots more. Keep yourself warm AND cool!* *Sorry not sorry for the bad winter pun 😜❄️☃️ - Image description: Line drawings of eight jackets and capes of different colours, lengths and shapes are placed against a white background. Pattern numbers are included in a black font. - #NewLookPatterns #JacketSewing #CapeSewing #DIYWinterWardrobe #MeMadeWardrobe #Sewing #Sewcialists #N6639 #N6636 #N6545 #N6585 #N6535 #N6390 #N6351 #N6378 #NL6639 #NL6636 #NL6545 #NL6585 #NL6535 #NL6390 #NL6351 #NL6378