The summery Spring Shorts hack! This pair of shorts was so fun to make and even more fun to wear. This beautiful fabric is from @clothhouse_studiolondon and it’s a naturally dyed, block printed cotton that I originally bought for homewares but swiftly redirected it to my wardrobe needs... I’ll be sharing the details of this make in this weekends newsletter. It’s been a couple of months since I shared a hack so I hope you enjoy! If you’re not yet subscribed you can do so via the bio link 🗞️ #msspringtrousers worn here with the new #msracervest pattern

Oh hello, yes I’m wearing sunnies inside to announce that a new pattern will drop on Friday 💥 #MSracervest I thought we were done with summer pattern releases but I’ve had this idea in my head for a whole year and I couldn’t resist it. So it’s a little bonus release that none of us saw coming. It’s PERFECT for beginners or if you want a quick summer top to sew for your hols. It will go live on Friday morning, make sure you’re subscribed to get the launch email straight to your inbox!

The fabric was well behaved & a joy to sew. I think this is going to be one of my favourite tops <3 Fabric: Cobalt Athletic Brushed Poly Jersey from @surgefabricshop Pattern: #modernsewingco #msracervest Size: 22 Mods: lengthened 2" #PGSews #BCSews #TallSewing #SewingTall #sewingactivewear

A little surprise something is dropping next week... stay tuned!⁣ #MSracervest ⁣ 💚🧡💙💛

Yes, I know I said I wouldn't sew with knits any more but hear me out. I had a small piece of black merino knit left after making R a couple of t shirts. This was the fabric I purchased when I was in Australia earlier this year...bought from @wearethefabricstore in Brisbane . I had also spied and fancied the #MSracervest pattern by @modern_sewing_co . Just enough fabric. I have a seam down the centre back as I had to piece it. I should have trusted the process more. I made the size 16, based on my bust size, and knowing I didn't want it tight and clingy. 'Tried it on' when I had sewn the side and back seams and the armholes seemed too low...so I took the first third of the side seams in a little. Rooky mistake... didn't adjust the armhole binding length and it turned out rather loose and baggy . I've just added a couple of tucks on the front biding, close to the side seam, and, being black, you can't see it. Otherwise it all came together fine. Good drafting and instructions. I'm really pleased with it. Exposing my bingo wings in public. I'm over any self-consciousness about it . I'm 68 and have the biceps that that brings when you don't spend hours in the gym. I wore my #MMLilan to ##WelshFrocktails25 and no one died of shock. I'm actually just about to start a fitness regime concentrating on strengthening as I've noticed a diminishing in the past 6 - 12 months... I'm not expecting flabby arms to change appearance though ...I just want to be able to open jars and cans! Also wearing favourite #LanderPants by @truebias ....love this pattern. #SewOver50Jun #SewingRemnants #LovedClothesLast

Never have I ever bought a newly released pattern and made a garment so quickly! It happened to match the colors of our (for not much longer) hometown baseball team so I wore it out today. I love a good high neck racerback which feels very me (side note: my wedding dress had one) so I had to make the Racer Vest immediately. I used jersey I had on hand, which didn’t have as much stretch as the pattern calls for, so it’s a bit of a squeeze over my head. I’m already making my second with a different fabric, in which I am trying a slightly lowered front neckline. I am still a beginner at knit fabrics, and catching the two bindings at the shoulder was a bit fussy for me, but otherwise it was a breeze. Size info listed below with current measurements (which I am going to start listing in posts from now on), scroll onwards if it’s triggering for you. Pattern: @modern_sewing_co #MSRacervest (up to 131 cm bust) in size 16 for my current 99 cm bust. Fabric: deadstock citron jersey from @elizsuzann