The Shell Dress and Top designed to skim rather than hug the body. Works in boiled wool, scuba or 4-way stretch fabrics #tmashelldress #tmapatterns #sewingwithknits #sewingpatterns #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

Jersey dressing with The Shell Dress, The Wrap Dress and The Origami Dress, #tmashelldress #tmawrapdress #tmaorigamidress #tmapatterns #sewingpatteens #jerseysewing #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

The Shell Dress and Top designed to skim rather than hug the body. Works in boiled wool, scuba or 4-way stretch fabrics #tmashelldress #tmapatterns #sewingwithknits #sewingpatterns #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

Some lovely 'modelled' shots of my new dress from yesterday's post - The Shell Dress from The Maker's Atelier after buying it a few years ago. I still love the fit of it across my shoulders and bust but do you think it is too long and maybe too wide for me? Still tempted to add some sort of pockets. I'm hoping to sew up some more unused patterns for #sewthatpatternnow hosted by Coffee and Thread @sewitcurly and @e_shimokawa and I used some boiled wool from deep in my fabric stash #makeyourstash hosted by PilarBear and @timetosew . #sewingwithknits #sewingbasics #wearwhatyoumake #memade #handmadewardrobe #sewingmystash @ Reigate, Surrey #tmashelldress

Jersey dressing with The Shell Dress, The Wrap Dress and The Origami Dress, #tmashelldress #tmawrapdress #tmaorigamidress #tmapatterns #sewingpatteens #jerseysewing #sewistofinstagram #sewersofinstagram

So I made a dress for me and it qualifies for 2 sewing challenges 😊 I finally got round to sewing The Shell Dress from @themakersatelier after buying it a few years ago. I love the fit of it across my shoulders and bust and if you swipe you can see the ingenious underarm/sleeve insert. However, I think it is too long for me and I'm tempted to add inseam pockets. I might wear it soon and then ponder. I'm hoping to sew up some more unused patterns for #sewthatpatternnow hosted by @coffeeandthread @sewitcurly and @e_shimokawa and I used some boiled wool from deep in my fabric stash #makeyourstash hosted by @pilar_bear and @timetosew . #sewingwithknits #sewingbasics #wearwhatyoumake #memade #handmadewardrobe #sewingmystash #tmashelldress

Me Made May day 17 and half way through I think? Blue and green should never be seen ... My navy ponte roma @themakersatelier #tmashelltop #shelltop from week 1 worn with a much worn Primark pleated skirt from a couple of years ago. The weather is warming up and I feel that this top is too warm. It will make the cut to our move to Kuala Lumpur though as we plan to visit cooler parts of Asia such as Japan and Korea during our time there and it is a great top for spring and autumnal weather either on its own or layered over long sleeved tops. Apologies for the bathroom selfie, but I want my family to still be talking to me at the end of the month 😂😂 . #memademay2022 #mmm2022 #themakersatelier #sewingworkwear #sewingwithknits #sewover40 #memadeonrepeat #sewreworn

Clothes to wear from day to night - The Shell Top with ribbon trim on shoulder seam worn with a striped stretch Ultimate Pencil Skirt #tmaultimatepencilskirt #tmashelltop Images @photos_charlottemacpherson #tmasewingpatterns #tmamagazine #sewingpatterns #sewingwithknits #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion

Totally in love with my new coat! The Classic Coat in cream boucle with an added interlining for warmth - all the making details in the link see bio Second image shown with The Shell Top in viscose/wool and The Ultimate Pencil Skirt in stretch gold PU #tmasewingpatterns #tmaclassiccoat #tmashelltop #tmaultimatepencilskirt #slowfashion #coatsewing #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #makeyourownclothes #imakemyownclothes

Totally in love with my new coat! The Classic Coat in cream boucle with an added interlining for warmth - all the making details in the link see bio Second image shown with The Shell Top in viscose/wool and The Ultimate Pencil Skirt in stretch gold PU #tmasewingpatterns #tmaclassiccoat #tmashelltop #tmaultimatepencilskirt #slowfashion #coatsewing #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #makeyourownclothes #imakemyownclothes

How to style The Pleated Skirt….on cooler days wear with The Shell Top in wool/viscose and The Swing Jacket in a wool/cashmere mix. #tmapleatedskirt #tmashelltop #tmaswingjacket #tmasewingpatterns #pdfsewingpattern #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #indiesewingpattern #whattomakenow

Me Made May day 17 and half way through I think? Blue and green should never be seen ... My navy ponte roma @themakersatelier #tmashelltop #shelltop from week 1 worn with a much worn Primark pleated skirt from a couple of years ago. The weather is warming up and I feel that this top is too warm. It will make the cut to our move to Kuala Lumpur though as we plan to visit cooler parts of Asia such as Japan and Korea during our time there and it is a great top for spring and autumnal weather either on its own or layered over long sleeved tops. Apologies for the bathroom selfie, but I want my family to still be talking to me at the end of the month 😂😂 . #memademay2022 #mmm2022 #themakersatelier #sewingworkwear #sewingwithknits #sewover40 #memadeonrepeat #sewreworn

Here are my #bestnine2021 in a year where we moved 2000 km from Beijing to Guangzhou, in a year where I didn't really do much sewing but my account made it past 1000 followers. Thank you and Happy New Year! . Living in China during Covid is a vastly different experience to my friends and family living in England, who we haven't seen since August 2019, which makes me feel even more disconnected in this global pandemic. We could leave, but our children would have difficulty returning due to their visas and then there is the minimum 21 days quarantine in government facilities. Internal travel is either restricted or strongly discouraged, but I did manage to see where the Great Wall starts and where it ends on the sea as well as the Rainbow Mountains and experience a desert for the first time. Back to sewing! My 2 patchwork @merchantandmills Fielder Dresses were popular as was my only worn once @needleandcloth dropped sleeved dress that just didn't work with the stiff cotton Ankara farbic. The rest are much loved and worn older makes: . 1 and 2. Patchwork @merchantandmills #fielderdress 3. Ankara fabric @needleandcloth #ppdroppedsleevedress 4. A different and my favourite patchwork @merchantandmills #fielderdress 5. Navy ponte roma @madeit_patterns #hughoodie 6. Navy ponte roma @themakersatelier #tmashelltop and @lieslandco #everydayskirt 7. Grey ikat @sewdiypatterns #louboxdress1 with rust double gauze @bluedotsews #coffeehousepants 8. Checked linen @merchantandmills #fieldertop 9. Green double gauze @patternunion #lisabiasskirt . . #bestnine2021 #1000followers #sewover40 #sewreworn #memadeonrepeat #memadeworkwardrobe #isewmyownclothes #merchantandmillsfielder #merchantandmills #merchantandmillspatterns #needleandcloth #ankarafabric #sewinglinen #topnine #madeit_patterns #madeitpatterns #lieslandco #bluedotsews #patternunion #patternunionlisabiasskirt #livinginchina🇨🇳

Clothes to wear from day to night - The Shell Top with ribbon trim on shoulder seam worn with a striped stretch Ultimate Pencil Skirt #tmaultimatepencilskirt #tmashelltop Images @photos_charlottemacpherson #tmasewingpatterns #tmamagazine #sewingpatterns #sewingwithknits #sewingproject #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion

How to style The Pleated Skirt….on cooler days wear with The Shell Top in wool/viscose and The Swing Jacket in a wool/cashmere mix. #tmapleatedskirt #tmashelltop #tmaswingjacket #tmasewingpatterns #pdfsewingpattern #sewistsofinstagram #sewersofinstagram #slowfashion #indiesewingpattern #whattomakenow

We've had a strong cold wind here the last few days and the temperature really dropped. Today it was sunny and 29 degrees Celsius - double the temperature 🤷. I was relatively cool in my recently finished (after languishing for nearly 3 years) @seamwork Margot skirt and a newly made @themakersatelier Shell Top in a navy ponte and my wonderful @eurekashoes that I bought a year ago in Lisbon. Toying with growing my hair a bit, so it is in that horrible in-between stage! . . #hotspringday #britabroad #britinchina #britinbeijing #beijinginspring #memadeoutfit #memadeskirt #memade #seamworkmargo #seamworkmag #seamwork #makersatelier #makersateliershelltop #sewingwithjersey #sewingwithjerseyknit #sewover40 #tmashelltop

Another day and another memade outfit - this time for work. I'm wearing my navy ponte @themakersatelier Shell Top, with its wonderful underarm gusset (look back of my grid for more details and photographs) with my favourite skirt pattern @lieslandco Every Day Skirt in a navy and jewel geometric print fabric. On my feet are another pair of @camper shoes - dark purple, beautifully soft pumps with a small heel. It is 28 degrees C and sunny today 😎 . . #memadeworkwardrobe #makersateliershelltop #makersatelier #lieslandco #everydayskirtpattern #everydayskirt #campershoes #sewover40 #tntsewingpattern #sewreworn #memadeoutfit #memade #sewingseparates #tmashelltop

So this is what 48 looks like! We're in Shenzhen for the weekend and it is great! Only 2.5 hours away from Guangzhou but such a different feel to it. I've had a lovely day mooching around and we're currently at the waterfront watching the sunset. Not sure where I thought I'd be spending my 48th birthday but not surprised I'm wearing memades - @themakersatelier #shelltop in navy ponte and @bluedotsews #coffeehousepants in a buttery soft navy leaf print viscose. Have a lovely day wherever you are 😊 . . #mybirthday #mybirthday🎂 #48today #memadeholidaywardrobe #bluedotsews #themakersatelier #shelltop #shenzhen #sewreworn #memadeonrepeat #tmashelltop

Me Made May Day 27 and apparently my husband hasn't enjoyed taking photographs everyday 🤷. Pleased to be back by the rose bushes, although they're past their best. Full memade outfit today. Navy ponte @makersatelier #shelltop worn with @seamwork #margotskirt in a gorgeous drapery jersey fabric that I bought from a wonderful fabric market when I used to live in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Don't think I've ever shown the back so I have today 😊 . . #mmm #mmm21 #memademay2021 #memadeoutfit #sewover40 #makersateliershelltop #makersatelier #seamworkmag #seamworkmargo #seamworkpatterns #shelltop #margotskirt #memadeworkwardrobe #isew #tmashelltop

What I wore to work today. Sorry for the poor quality photograph but it is dark here and I didn't have chance to take one during the day. I'm wearing my bolied wool @themakersatelier #shelldress layered over black tights and boots and a rtw teal floral jersey now blouse that used to be my mum's. I took your advice and shortened it and I think I took it in slightly, but I'm still not sure about this dress on me as I don't think it is particularly flattering. However, it is very comfortable to wear and the boiled wool kept me at the optimum temperature today 😁 . . #makersatelier #themakersatelier #reworn #sewreworn #boiledwool #sewover40 #sewingwithboiledwool #sewingwithknits #whatiworetowork #whatiworetoday #themakersatelier #tmashelltop

Me Made May Day 24 and a somewhat unflattering photograph by my husband, but it'll do! Somehow it is Monday and the start of the working week again. I'm wearing my favourite @uniqlo #uniqloxmarimekko midi skirt with a @themakersatelier #shelltop that I made out of navy ponte and my dark purple @camper shoes with a little heel. I love the shell top with its simple design and diamond insert under the arm, and I really must make some more 😊 . . #mmm #mmm2021 #memademay2021 #uniqlo #uniqloxmarimekko #uniqlomarimekko #campershoes #makersateliershelltop #makersatelier #indiesewingpatterns #sewover40 #sewingseparates #sewingwithknits #ponte #sewreworn #tmashelltop

Here are my #bestnine2021 in a year where we moved 2000 km from Beijing to Guangzhou, in a year where I didn't really do much sewing but my account made it past 1000 followers. Thank you and Happy New Year! . Living in China during Covid is a vastly different experience to my friends and family living in England, who we haven't seen since August 2019, which makes me feel even more disconnected in this global pandemic. We could leave, but our children would have difficulty returning due to their visas and then there is the minimum 21 days quarantine in government facilities. Internal travel is either restricted or strongly discouraged, but I did manage to see where the Great Wall starts and where it ends on the sea as well as the Rainbow Mountains and experience a desert for the first time. Back to sewing! My 2 patchwork @merchantandmills Fielder Dresses were popular as was my only worn once @needleandcloth dropped sleeved dress that just didn't work with the stiff cotton Ankara farbic. The rest are much loved and worn older makes: . 1 and 2. Patchwork @merchantandmills #fielderdress 3. Ankara fabric @needleandcloth #ppdroppedsleevedress 4. A different and my favourite patchwork @merchantandmills #fielderdress 5. Navy ponte roma @madeit_patterns #hughoodie 6. Navy ponte roma @themakersatelier #tmashelltop and @lieslandco #everydayskirt 7. Grey ikat @sewdiypatterns #louboxdress1 with rust double gauze @bluedotsews #coffeehousepants 8. Checked linen @merchantandmills #fieldertop 9. Green double gauze @patternunion #lisabiasskirt . . #bestnine2021 #1000followers #sewover40 #sewreworn #memadeonrepeat #memadeworkwardrobe #isewmyownclothes #merchantandmillsfielder #merchantandmills #merchantandmillspatterns #needleandcloth #ankarafabric #sewinglinen #topnine #madeit_patterns #madeitpatterns #lieslandco #bluedotsews #patternunion #patternunionlisabiasskirt #livinginchina🇨🇳