Last day of #memademay2024 and in retrospect posting regularly was just not possible. Oh well! Here are some me mades from the past two weeks 💗 1: #olyashirt and #esflorencepants in linen 2: #orchardstop in sandwashed cotton 3: #peppermintspringshorts in linen 4: #clobiasskirt in a tencel/linen blend (?) 5: #lbpullover in linen 6: #esflorencepants in linen again! 7: #lbpullover #freerangeslacks and #morchellacardigan in linen, linen, and a cotton/wool blend 8: #mnsudleydress in linen and my best guy graduating!! 🎓

These are the #SundayTrackies from a company that is new to me, the @modern_sewing_co and I just love them. I was gifted this beautiful French Terry from Minerva as an ambassador. It is really easy to sew with, and has a beautiful texture but it is only moderately stretchy so wouldn’t suit all projects that need stretch jersey. The fit on these is amazing straight from the pack. I just graded from 22 at waist to 24 from the hips out and I really love the fit. They are designed for 5’8” and I’m 5’ 51/2” so I took 2” off the length just before adding the cuff. I wouldn’t do this the next time as I’d like to turn up the cuff even more. Although this length would work well without socks in the summer. However, while the size range goes up to 28, this 28 is just waist 45.2” and hip 54.7”, which is a pity. It would be great if they went up another few sizes. I did my own thing on the construction of these until it got to the cuffs and here I followed the instructions exactly – they are made using a standard straight stitch. I’m not sure why, but it works! I also topstitched the seam allowance on both sides after joining the two cuff pieces together. This made it easier to get a nice crisp edge. I sewed the two backs together at the centre back and the two fronts likewise. Then I topstitched the seam on my cover stitch. I think this flat faux fell finish is more comfortable to wear. Likewise I did this on the inner legs. For the waistband, because this French Terry is only moderately stretchy, I cut it 1.5” longer than the pattern piece. The waistband pattern piece is smaller than the hips and I wasn’t sure this would work in this fabric. I’m also wearing #FreeRangeSlacks from @SewHouse7; the #JacksonPullover from @Helens__Closet; and the red top is the #TarleeTee from @MunaAndBroad. The navy is the #LBPullover from @PaperTheory #MinervaMakes #MinervaMakers #MinervaBrandAmbassador #so50visible #curvysewing #Styledseated #shownwhileseated #fatsewing #plussizesewing #IrelandSews #handmadewardrobe #so50tops #so50pants #isewmyownclothes #curvysewingcollective #Sewover50 #sewover60 #fatsewover50 #Fatsewingclub #CSCMakes #sewistsofinstagram #MsSundayTrackies

First entry for sewing together for summer challenge. This is a charity shop Cath Kirsten duvet , refashioned into a pair of bob pants with chanterelle pockets. Top is an LB Pullover with a scalloped hem. I also have a Donny shirt cut out in the fabric but didn’t get round to sewing it up for the challenge. Second photo shows the top with my green linen chanterelle trousers. No ironing was undertaken prior to posting. 🙂. #st4s25 #chanterellepants #bobpants #lbpullover @jenleggsews @sewing_in_spain #stylearc #sewliberatedpatterns #papertheorypatterns

It's so satisfying to be able to pack for vacation and see all the things you made. (I do still buy RTW for basics like tank tops and leggings, and I'm definitely not hardcore enough to make my own underwear.) It's also important to keep wearing the stuff you made - otherwise you don't have the same impact on over consumption. But honestly, I just like seeing all the different combinations I can make. I have a few new items I need to photograph properly, the two #lawleyskirt skirts at the bottom, the two #lbpullover tops at the top right and the #lbpullover hacked into a dress at the left. The green #mayaruffledress at the right I made last year from a second hand bedsheet but never photographed. Cameos from the RTW t-shirts that Nikki tie dyed. The tank top was supposed to be for me, I stole the X-Men t-shirt from her. Sorry honey. @nikki_rock728

There are still a couple of places available in the @paper_theory #lbpullover workshop I am giving in partnership with @spinningwheelquilts on Friday 27 June. Link in my bio.

Me Made May 2025 Recap 🫶🏻 I did my best at participating in #memademay this year by posting outfits and also some knitting WIPS and FOs. This year was my first year really getting to combine my sewn and knit #memade wardrobe which was super cool. I have noticed I realllllly love my Lane Pants and I love a vest for layering. 😅🫶🏻 I found myself wishing I had more wide leg pants options and more vest options! What’s in each photo: 1. Collage of all the days I participated in May 🧵🧶. 2. #dusSourCherry @doubleugly.studio with #lanepants @hisydgraham and the iconic bolo everyone loved that was made by @worth_a_wink 3. #matchajumper @vertknit with #tateromper @smallmuseum_ worn with a confetti kerchief made by @margaretjanedesign 4. #snowtoppattern dress view @julesmsmit 5. #agkhyacinthtop WIP pic @andrea.gaughan.knits 6. #butanobuttonup @fridaypatterncompany layered with #bloombobbleslipover @mipithelabel and #pomonapants Anna Allen Clothing. 7. #rthorizonhoodie @roadtrippatternco with #arthurpants @sewliberated x @specksandkeepings 8. #lbpullover @paper_theory with another pair of Lane Pants 9. #rollupknitdownjumper @laurenastondesigns with #lmcedarpants @leila.makes 10. Basic stripey sock WIP pic 11. #Donnyshirt dress hack long sleeve @fridaypatterncompany 12. #GrainlinePoppy dress @grainlinestudio 13. #basketweavecardigan @_studioklara with Lane Pants again 👀 14. Another LB Pullover & the #kitepants @matchymatchysewingclub 15. Basketweave Cardigan Flat Lay photo when I completed it this month 😍. 16. My completed Hyacinth Top which I also completed this month (pattern launches next week!) worn with Lane Pants which surprises no one. 17. Horizon Hoodie again with #MRJigsawPants @marliesreukers 18. #homesteadsweater @meganfaithmakes with #apronpocketpants @matchymatchysewingclub 19. Bloom Bobble Slipover again this time with #archerworkpants by Matchy Matchy again! 20. #SardineSweater @sweater.weather.ceramics WIP pic while it’s in testing! I tried to feature most of my ootds #shownseated in this recap because most people don’t show outfits that way. As a disabled person with limited mobility, I am seated all the time and it’s important to me.

Me Made May Day 30 Road tripping for the penultimate day of MMM with @ady_madey, heading south to visit @sewmuchtension. We stopped at Bulli for a spot of brekkie and a peek at the stunning view. Surprise, surprise, I’m wearing #TessutiRobbie pants in slub denim sewn February 2025, with a modified cotton jersey #LBPullover (crew neck with ribbed neckline) sewn October 2022. Slung around the shoulders just in case of any fresh breezes was my recent #MNJarrah in french terry finished May 2025. #MeMadeMay2025 #SewOver50 #SewOver50May #ILoveToSew #IMakeMyClothes #IWearWhatISew #PlusSizeSewing #CurvySewing #HandMadeWardrobe #DIYWardrobe #MeMadeEveryDay #HandmadeIsBetter #SydneySews #AustraliaSews

Day 27 of #memademay2025 Not many memades recently. Mainly wearing uniform and exercise gear. Well worn #robbiepants and #lbpullover . The temperature has also dropped and I don't have as many winter memades. #wearwhatmakesyouhappy #tessutirobbie

#memademay2025 day 25. Bit cooler today, so was able to put an extra layer on today. My 3rd #lbpullover in Jersey from @newcrafthouse that I bleach dyed to cover a stain. Looking forward to wearing this more in cooler weather. #mmm #mmm2025 #memademay #memademayday25 #memademayplus #slowfashion #handmadewardobe #smallfatsewing #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #sewersofinstagram #ootd

Me Made May Day 25 Post movie wrinkles in my #SAClarepants in ‘tobacco’ linen tencel sewn March 2022, and a modified #LBPullover already seen this month in pinwale cord sewn May 2023. Swipe for some lovely late afternoon clouds. #MeMadeMay2025 #SewOver50 #SewOver50May #ILoveToSew #IMakeMyClothes #IWearWhatISew #PlusSizeSewing #CurvySewing #HandMadeWardrobe #DIYWardrobe #MeMadeEveryDay #HandmadeIsBetter #SydneySews #AustraliaSews

Finished off at Shropshire Sews yesterday (I only had the waistband to pin and sew) my LB Pullover modified by adding about 4” to the bodice length and cuffs to the sleeves and waist. Love this space themed French Terry from @debbieshore I’ve finally sewn it up after influencing @sew.letssparkle to buy the fabric and she made her top first 🥰 🪐 Dx #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover

This is the Paper Theory - LB Pullover made in a denim coloured cable knit from Pound Fabrics. I am 38” bust and chose to make the size 10 which I lengthened by 2”. I made a pair of Tilly & the Buttons Stella joggers in the same fabric to make a loungewear set. #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns

My latest make is a #lbpullover. This is my third time making this pattern but the first time using the polo neck. Each time I’ve made it I’ve sized down . This is two sizes down from my original one but in each I’ve sized out at the hip line as I’m well endowed 😂. The fabric is a #minervaexclusivefabric called #peonydusk ,it’s a loop back French terry. I had doubts about the boldness of the print as I was making it but I’m happy with the result. Seen here with my #camdenskirt . #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #soover50reworn #sewistsofinstagram #sewover50skirts #sewover50february #sewing #southlondonsews #sewistsofinstagram #sewover50 #fortyshadesofgreen #slowfashion #sewover50tops #papertheorylbpullover #ninaleecamdenskirt

First, but definitely won’t be the last, LB Pullover from Paper Theory. Lovely squishy sweatshirt fabric from Fabric Godmother’s remnant sale last February. Inspired by beautiful makes from @sheila.okelly and corriesfancygoods. Sizing: size 18 fits like a dream. Made using the overlocker and finished on the sewing machine with a twin needle. #lbpullover #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewistsofinstagram #memade

It's sadly not warm enough to ditch the cosy clothing yet here in Northern Ireland so I'm trying to reduce the bulky fabrics in my stash to make space in my sewing room (no doubt to be filled with more fabrics but I'll pass by quickly!)..... @thefoldline kindly gave out the @paper_theory #lbpullover pattern free in their advent gifts for Christmas 2023 and I hadn't got around to trying it out as I couldn't decide what fabric to use. So when I got fed up looking at this gorgeous bright green fleece fabric just languishing in my cupboard I decided to take a chance that it would have enough "give" in it for this sweater pattern, rather than procrastinating about making a fleece zip up jacket. I think I'll get more wear out of it as a sweater than a fleece jacket.... It's a really easy pattern to make up and would look totally different depending on your choice of fabric. This fleece fabric is quite structured so I made it quite close fitting as I didn't want it sitting out from my body and letting in draughts 😱🤣🤣🤣 I added a @the.lemon.patch label to the bottom hem to break up the solid colour. I'll probably still be wearing it by St Patrick's Day unless there's a dramatic improvement to our weather 🙏 Fabric: huge selection of colours of fleece from @sew.unique.fabrics High Street, Bangor Pattern: LB Pullover by Paper Theory Patterns Label: Maximalist by The Lemon Patch #sewover50february2025 #cosysewing #thelemonpatch #papertheorylbpullover #sewuniquefabrics

more lb pullover 💜 🧵🪡 🇬🇧Lb pullover: size 10, doubled size of turtleneck Pomona: size 00, took out 2,5 cm from the waist 🇫🇷 Lb pullover: taille 10, la hauteur du col doublée Pomona: taille 00, hauteur taille diminuée de 2,5 cm #lbpullover #lbpulloverhack #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #papertheory #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

My Makes for the month- March. Once again @sewmuchtodesign , thankyou for the reminder to keep track of my me mades. Crafting keeps me sane. Making silly videos makes me happy. And while choosing my clothes, getting dressed and posting about it, can seem a tad frivolous- then im frivolous. The world is heck in a hand basket. If I didn’t create, then I’d cry- and that’s not something I do very often. 🪡 Make 1: @newcastleaustraliafrocktails dress vogue #v9296 in hand me along silk, thrifted zip/buttons 🪡Make 2: @spotlightstores minecraft kids shirts x 2 🪡 Make 3: Measuring tape fabric from @lincraft sewn into @stylearc #arianadress (separates) and matching #lbpullover 🪡 make 4: Up-cycled #thrifted dress dyed yellow with hand embroidery 🪡 Make 5: My first ever, crochet jumper, #grannysquare all the way!! In #opshop yarn. HG designs crochet, UK. 🪡 Make 6: #upcycledclothing dress (commissioned) I basically separated this dress into a skirt and top! Nothing crazy. 🪡 Make 7: Thrifted Butterick #b6770 jumpsuit in antique wash linen from @theselvedgesociety with customised appliqué patch pocket. 🪡 Make 8 Ok, I combined the #arianadress skirt from @stylearc with the top from the Butterick jumpsuit to create a cute ensemble with fabric from @theselvedgesociety and thrifted buttons from @upcyclenewcastle . AND last but not least.. 🪡 Make 9 A @patternfantastique #phenshirt in antique wash linen in bubblegum pink! This shirt!! Is for my step mums 60th!. 🤫 shhh. Ok, I have so many makes planned for the month of April! Of course a blouse, for sew April blouse 2024, some trousers and a coat and a hot ton of kids presents for the birthday season. That’s 8 pieces of fabric used from my stash And 4 makes for other people. 2 upcycle makes And my first ever crochet jumper. #sewing #mymakesforthemonthmarch #mymakesforthemonth #newcastlehuntersews #newcastlesewinglovers #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #australiasews #australiansewingcommunity #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #slowfashion #sewingforkids #sewingforothers #midiskirt #sewsustainable #sustainablefashion #mumfashion #create #sewingismypassion

Thanks again to Lou @sewmuchtodesign for notable November. I made #joantrousers ,fabric from @minervadotcom, with added length worn with a just completed #lbpullover that I was persuaded to give a go at the last #londonstitchersmeetup. I think I need to size down on the pullover as I’m not a fan of the oversized look🤦‍♀️ also some mending on my husbands rugby shirt that was given a bit of rough treatment. Spot a fleeting glimpse of some #selfless sewing pyjama bottoms #carolynpajamas that will be gifted. Snowman brushed cotton came from @dalston.mill.fabrics .Catch a glimpse of the cuff I added to #avidseamstressblouse under the lbpullover #greyfriarsandgrace @chutcharlotte #lydianaomustudio @sewliberated @trishnewberry.com #handmadewardrobe #sewover50 #Sewoverageism #londonsews #Isewmyclothes #slowfashion #winterwardrobe #reducethefabricstash #memade #southlondonsews #sewyourstash #mymakesforthemonth

Do I dare wear my @theavidseamstress flannel #theavidseamstresspyjamabottoms in public 😱. I’ve paired it with this grey waffle knit Lb pullover. I bought this @iseefabric fabric from @applepip_project . I’ve bought her thermal waffle cotton in 3 different colour ways from the Applepip store ( & used the #lbpullover pattern for 2 of the makes). I wear these tops about 2-3 times a week now as #mmmay2022 is cold in Hobart! #avidseamstress #papertheorypatterns #robertkaufmanfabrics #sewover50 #applepipproject #maaidesign #theavidseamstress

I present to you: a bunch of things I'd like to make in 2024 (and some of the fabrics from my stash I plan to use) 🪡🔮 In no particular order: 1. #PSCoziJacket 2. #lbpullover (for my mum) 3. #saltwaterslipdress (for my sis) 4. #Alissweater 5. #RubyOveralls 6. #BlommaTank 7. #mmharlene 8. #peppermintWideLegPants 9. #ZadieDress 10. #BumperJumper 11. #swshenrietta 12. #KalleShirtDress Skill building? Yep 🤓 Ambitious? Possibly 🐢 Fun? I'd like to think so 🪩💃 2024 let's go! #MakersGonnaMake #sewingplans2024 #sewcialist #imakemyclothes #makenine2024

Wow! It has been a busy month! I guess that’s what happens when you want to sew some holiday gifts… I’m halfway torn between taking a break from my machines, or riding this sewjo hard into the new year! I guess we will see what happens 🤪💪😝🧵😅 Here are my December makes for the month. Some of these will soon get their own detailed posts, but for now, here are the important parts: - Flannel @threadtheorydesigns #eastwoodpajamas - Bamboo fleece @paper_theory #lbpullover - Flannel @paper_theory #lbpullover - Stretch velour @chalkandnotch #pagehoodie and @truebias #hudsonpants #pagexhudson with lace and satin accents - Vegan leather and cotton tissue holder stocking stuffers, as per the tutorial from @simplyeilene - Flannel @paper_theory #lbpullover (a second one made as a gift, because the one I made myself was so lovely!) - Quilting cotton reusable drawstring gift bags - Canvas @bfpatterns #bfbestiebag #MyMakesForTheMonth #MyMakesForTheMonthDecember @sewmuchtodesign

Dartmoor is my happy place. A land of contrasts. Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife, striking tors and swathes of heather, Dartmoor definitely touches my soul. With 450 miles of paths to walk, cycle, run or ride, thousands of archaeological sites and features to discover the past, Dartmoor is packed full of stunning views that steal your breath, mysterious stories to intrigue and spaces to simply sit and be. Oh, & the beautiful wild ponies! Every time our kids come home, the first thing they want to do is go up on the moor. Today it was just glorious. With a few more weeks ahead of us yet again, hoping that this latest house move chain will complete, we have set ourselves the challenge of climbing as many of the Tors as we can. In the last two 12-week chains we set the challenge of hiking to, and swimming at, almost all of the beaches & coves along the south Devon coast and we did it, bar about four or five. It really helped keep the stress levels down and being up here on the moor will most definitely do that. Isn’t it so beautiful? Today we climbed two tors - Mel Tor & then Sharp Tor. We did Rippon Tor on Boxing Day and saw the fog bow. Today was the opposite kind of weather. Swipe to the end to see we wore memade clothes - all in @merchantandmills cloth : an #mmfielder #lbpullover and Mr T in a #mmlandgate in dry oilskin and #jedediahpants He knitted his hat. We don’t look glamorous but we were warm and it was 3oC. #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #imakemyhusbandsclothes #isewmyhusbandsclothes #hikingadventures #dartmoorwalks #wildponies #moorland

Hey folks! I’m here with a new page and my plan for #makenine2023 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ My goal this year is to get out of my comfort zone and explore textures and patterns. Focus will be on comfort, layering, visible mending, textural embroidery, and year round versatile wear! ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ The lineup this year is: #wholeclothhuswif #pearlheadscarf #mmbillygillet #splitsplatapron #lbpullover #mmjacktar #zwworkwearjacket #goldfinchjonestrousers #comoxtrunks ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #queersewist #imakemyownclothes #memade #fashion #mensfashion #sewing #slowfashion #makenine

Wow! It has been a busy month! I guess that’s what happens when you want to sew some holiday gifts… I’m halfway torn between taking a break from my machines, or riding this sewjo hard into the new year! I guess we will see what happens 🤪💪😝🧵😅 Here are my December makes for the month. Some of these will soon get their own detailed posts, but for now, here are the important parts: - Flannel @threadtheorydesigns #eastwoodpajamas - Bamboo fleece @paper_theory #lbpullover - Flannel @paper_theory #lbpullover - Stretch velour @chalkandnotch #pagehoodie and @truebias #hudsonpants #pagexhudson with lace and satin accents - Vegan leather and cotton tissue holder stocking stuffers, as per the tutorial from @simplyeilene - Flannel @paper_theory #lbpullover (a second one made as a gift, because the one I made myself was so lovely!) - Quilting cotton reusable drawstring gift bags - Canvas @bfpatterns #bfbestiebag #MyMakesForTheMonth #MyMakesForTheMonthDecember @sewmuchtodesign

Dartmoor is my happy place. A land of contrasts. Wild, open moorlands and deep river valleys, with a rich history and rare wildlife, striking tors and swathes of heather, Dartmoor definitely touches my soul. With 450 miles of paths to walk, cycle, run or ride, thousands of archaeological sites and features to discover the past, Dartmoor is packed full of stunning views that steal your breath, mysterious stories to intrigue and spaces to simply sit and be. Oh, & the beautiful wild ponies! Every time our kids come home, the first thing they want to do is go up on the moor. Today it was just glorious. With a few more weeks ahead of us yet again, hoping that this latest house move chain will complete, we have set ourselves the challenge of climbing as many of the Tors as we can. In the last two 12-week chains we set the challenge of hiking to, and swimming at, almost all of the beaches & coves along the south Devon coast and we did it, bar about four or five. It really helped keep the stress levels down and being up here on the moor will most definitely do that. Isn’t it so beautiful? Today we climbed two tors - Mel Tor & then Sharp Tor. We did Rippon Tor on Boxing Day and saw the fog bow. Today was the opposite kind of weather. Swipe to the end to see we wore memade clothes - all in @merchantandmills cloth : an #mmfielder #lbpullover and Mr T in a #mmlandgate in dry oilskin and #jedediahpants He knitted his hat. We don’t look glamorous but we were warm and it was 3oC. #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #imakemyclothes #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes #imakemyhusbandsclothes #isewmyhusbandsclothes #hikingadventures #dartmoorwalks #wildponies #moorland

My 2023 #MakeNine. I haven't done one of these in years as I never stick to them, but I think there's something fun in setting out what you'd like to make and then seeing how that changes over the course of a year. I own almost all of these patterns already, and own fabrics for most, and I've wanted to make many of them for a number of years, some are already cut out and one is already finished 😱 (it was not even cut out when I made this list 🤣) 1. #PetulaShirt @republiqueduchiffon 2. #LBPullover @paper_theory 3. #UlyssesTrench @victorypatterns 4. #AveryLeggings @helens__closet 5. #SeamworkAims @seamwork 6. #JedediahPants @threadtheorydesigns 7. #DuplantierDress @elbe_textiles 8. #SewimgEden @tillybuttons 9. #YantaOveralls @helens__closet

I present to you: a bunch of things I'd like to make in 2024 (and some of the fabrics from my stash I plan to use) 🪡🔮 In no particular order: 1. #PSCoziJacket 2. #lbpullover (for my mum) 3. #saltwaterslipdress (for my sis) 4. #Alissweater 5. #RubyOveralls 6. #BlommaTank 7. #mmharlene 8. #peppermintWideLegPants 9. #ZadieDress 10. #BumperJumper 11. #swshenrietta 12. #KalleShirtDress Skill building? Yep 🤓 Ambitious? Possibly 🐢 Fun? I'd like to think so 🪩💃 2024 let's go! #MakersGonnaMake #sewingplans2024 #sewcialist #imakemyclothes #makenine2024

Do I dare wear my @theavidseamstress flannel #theavidseamstresspyjamabottoms in public 😱. I’ve paired it with this grey waffle knit Lb pullover. I bought this @iseefabric fabric from @applepip_project . I’ve bought her thermal waffle cotton in 3 different colour ways from the Applepip store ( & used the #lbpullover pattern for 2 of the makes). I wear these tops about 2-3 times a week now as #mmmay2022 is cold in Hobart! #avidseamstress #papertheorypatterns #robertkaufmanfabrics #sewover50 #applepipproject #maaidesign #theavidseamstress

Hey folks! I’m here with a new page and my plan for #makenine2023 ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ My goal this year is to get out of my comfort zone and explore textures and patterns. Focus will be on comfort, layering, visible mending, textural embroidery, and year round versatile wear! ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ The lineup this year is: #wholeclothhuswif #pearlheadscarf #mmbillygillet #splitsplatapron #lbpullover #mmjacktar #zwworkwearjacket #goldfinchjonestrousers #comoxtrunks ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ ✸ #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #queersewist #imakemyownclothes #memade #fashion #mensfashion #sewing #slowfashion #makenine

Today it’s a SewOver50 fashion parade from sewists with accounts under 1k followers. We do like to spread the ♥️ …and thwart the algorithm! Do pop over and see what these talented sewists are up to and we hope we’ve introduced you to new people to follow as well. Pic 1: Fiona @SewSisterSow loves her fun coat in silver faux leather & boiled wool. Rock Steady Coat @SewLaDiDaVintage. Pic 2: Gitti @StoffKlecks adapted Burda 7171 to create her beautiful Renaissance gown for tour guide duties. Pic 3: Deborah @QueenDeb_Sews chose #M8452 for her edgy bubble cargo skirt. Pic 4: A dream yellow Paquita parka for Cornelia @PuzzelChen_21 #LilleSolWomenn91 @LilleSolUndPelle Pic 5: Astrid’s @__Annimo__ ensemble includes #KibadooNelina @Kibadoo with animal print leggings October 2008. Pic 6: A RTW garment was Julia’s @JPCulshaw inspiration for her self drafted silk top. Pic 7: Nelleke @WearWhatYouSew is drawn to historical garments. Her #ScroopTara skirt @ScroopPatterns is available in Edwardian style too. Pic 8: Ann Helen @StoffSurr in an adapted #LbPullover with a lowered neckline & scalloped hem paired with #ArcherWorkPants. Pic 9: Heather @Mimosa_Sewing used a beautiful Indian cotton for #PiperBohoTunic @WardrobeByMePatterns. Thank you as always for tagging us 🌷🌷🌷 #SewOver50OCtober24 #SewOver50 Happy sewing. 😊🧵 SD ☀️ #SewOverAgeism #So50Visible #SewingCommunity #RepresentationMatters #MeMadeWardrobe #SewInclusive #StyleAtAnyAge #DontTellMeWhatToWear #SewingIsForEveryOne

Thanks again to Lou @sewmuchtodesign for notable November. I made #joantrousers ,fabric from @minervadotcom, with added length worn with a just completed #lbpullover that I was persuaded to give a go at the last #londonstitchersmeetup. I think I need to size down on the pullover as I’m not a fan of the oversized look🤦‍♀️ also some mending on my husbands rugby shirt that was given a bit of rough treatment. Spot a fleeting glimpse of some #selfless sewing pyjama bottoms #carolynpajamas that will be gifted. Snowman brushed cotton came from @dalston.mill.fabrics .Catch a glimpse of the cuff I added to #avidseamstressblouse under the lbpullover #greyfriarsandgrace @chutcharlotte #lydianaomustudio @sewliberated @trishnewberry.com #handmadewardrobe #sewover50 #Sewoverageism #londonsews #Isewmyclothes #slowfashion #winterwardrobe #reducethefabricstash #memade #southlondonsews #sewyourstash #mymakesforthemonth

Red and green have been associated with holiday traditions for centuries! Red is a symbol of warmth, energy, and good fortune. Green symbolizes life, renewal, growth and endurance. These seasonal complementary colours, evoke emotions of excitement and warmth. Red’s vibrancy complements the richness of green, creating a balance that catches the eye, just like these colourful holiday makes. Pic 1: @thatlenaking is welcoming the holiday season in this stunning red #estelledress Pic 2: @stienmakes is Christmas cozy in a boucle #FibreMoodGriselda Pic 3: @joanwheelerart made a fantastic holiday dress from a vintage tablecloth and tea towel. Pic 4: @sewing_in_spain is ‘crushing it’ in this gorgeous green #soiHettieDress Pic 5: @jacqui3678ashman is combining casual holiday colours perfectly with #B4815 and Vogue 2649 Pic 6: @conlon.jan created a #S8528 novelty jacket from a sheet Pic 7: @dawnanne68 is brightening the holidays in this red-on-red #mccalls7879 Pic 8: @molly_moo_and_jessica_too is feeling festive in her #ToasterSweater and #SaturdaySkirt Pic 9: @jenlegg_teescreatives is celebrating the season in her #FibreMoodCloud Pic 10: @ruth_creates is sparkling this season in a #LBPullover We look forward to you sharing your festive makes with us this holiday season. 🪡Lou #SewOver50December24 #sewover50 #WearWhatYouLove #StyleAtAnyAge #SewChristmas

I love being inspired by other sewists and spreading the love in the sewing community! This “sweater” is a nod to @sewsarahstyle and the many beautiful #lbpullover she has made on her YouTube channel. I spotted this navy wool/fleece at @fabricmart and they only had one yard left. I immediately thought of the #lbpullover sans sleeves and also purchased the mini striped rib knit to make into Simplicity #s8982 turtleneck. Both were super quick to make and so cozy! P.S. I also made a #bfbestiebag and am totally hooked! More to come… 💼 #beginnersewing #sewing #sewist #sewyourownwardrobe #handmadewardrobe #sewover50january #sewsewsew #imadethis #memade #isew #memadewardrobe #sewingismytherapy #sewingtherapy #sewinglife #happysewing #diyfashion #californiasews

It’s already that time in #MeMadeMay2023 to start trying things I don’t reach for. The trousers are the first attempt at #millertrousers by #papertheorypatterns in a soft denim with a tiny bit of stretch. Very acceptable fit for a first go! I would need to try my usual adjustments to see if it will help. I think a linen fabric might work better. I cropped them to improve the look but that may not have been a win. Worn with my #lbpullover in Robert Kaufman herringbone flannel. My coat is McCalls 8210 in a deadstock wool. Details are on the grid. I wear this jacket quite a bit! Love wool for keeping the chill away! #sewover50 #sewover60 #sewover50plus #handmadewardrobe #memadewardrobe #isewmyownclothes #sewcanadian #m8210 #palmerpletsch #so50coats

You might think that getting photos in the sunshine should be nice and simple and straightforward (it’s almost always too dingy inside the house) The outtakes will prove the opposite is usually true 😎 Chimneys casting shadows, self-timer ineptitude and squinting are just some of the hurdles that photos for the gram present🙄 Anyhoo, I’m quite pleased with today’s ensemble composed of two oldies and a newbie Red top @paper_theory #LBPullover hack Shirt @trend_patterns #TPCSH2 #BoxPleatShirt Newly minted trousers #V9302 free with @lovesewingmag at some point I’m off to that there London with a friend shortly, have a good week sewing friends #SewOver50November #SewOver50 #SewOverAgeism #So50Reworn #So50Tops #So50Trousers #DontTellMeWhatToWear #PinkHairDontCare

As the #SewColourBlocking #SewColorBlocking challenge month nears its end the parade of creativity continues unabated. Selecting the Top Ten from all the inspiring entries is a huge challenge - there have been as many takes on the challenge as makers. For our final week's round up, here are a few which caught our attention this week - fabric of the week is definitely linen! Pic 1 - Chuleenan @csews very cleverly teamed a lavender which was not her colour with a royal blue to give it some zing in her @seamwork #seamworkbo Pic 2 - Sarah @makingclotheswithstories spent a fair bit of time changing thread colours for her @patternfantastique #phenshirt ! Pic 3 - Linda @ellegeemakes is one of many makers dealing with heat waves in breezy linen, this is the #collagegathertop by @matchymatchysewingclub Pic 4 - Kate @timetosew put her blue and white linen scraps from prior makes to beautiful use in this dress using a pattern from @atelier_to_naniiro_textile studio book. Pic 5 - Ro @rocansew giving gentle flapper vibes in a beautiful dress made by extending the #agustinaboxytop from @fabricsstorecom and adding beads, extra stitching and scrap fabric fringe. Pic 6 - Frances @francesfabrications re-shared an older make, this fabulous hacked #b6551 Pic 7 - Sue @susanyoungsewing in the first of two @grainlinestudio #farrowdress this week, made to suit the sizes of linen remnants that she had. Pic 8 - Justine @tootalltosew has given us the grand reveal of her epically hacked linen #v9021 After watching in fascination as it progressed it was fantastic to see the fabulous end result! Pic 9 - Lis @listaylorsthreads in the second linen #farrowdress of the week showing that colour blocking doesn't have to be bright to be beautiful. Pic 10 - Judith @judithrosalind won the heart of Challenge Manager @judywillimentross with her Waters of Leith linen #lbpullover Judy's city looked to Judith's when they were naming things and have this river in common. #SewOver50 #SO50Visible #SewOverAgeism #SewingChallenge #SewingCommunity #WearWhatYouLove #SewingLeftovers #SO50sustainablesewing #pocwhosews #AsiansWhoSew #bipocsewcialists JW 🌹 SD 🌺 SR🐝

My Makes for the month- March. Once again @sewmuchtodesign , thankyou for the reminder to keep track of my me mades. Crafting keeps me sane. Making silly videos makes me happy. And while choosing my clothes, getting dressed and posting about it, can seem a tad frivolous- then im frivolous. The world is heck in a hand basket. If I didn’t create, then I’d cry- and that’s not something I do very often. 🪡 Make 1: @newcastleaustraliafrocktails dress vogue #v9296 in hand me along silk, thrifted zip/buttons 🪡Make 2: @spotlightstores minecraft kids shirts x 2 🪡 Make 3: Measuring tape fabric from @lincraft sewn into @stylearc #arianadress (separates) and matching #lbpullover 🪡 make 4: Up-cycled #thrifted dress dyed yellow with hand embroidery 🪡 Make 5: My first ever, crochet jumper, #grannysquare all the way!! In #opshop yarn. HG designs crochet, UK. 🪡 Make 6: #upcycledclothing dress (commissioned) I basically separated this dress into a skirt and top! Nothing crazy. 🪡 Make 7: Thrifted Butterick #b6770 jumpsuit in antique wash linen from @theselvedgesociety with customised appliqué patch pocket. 🪡 Make 8 Ok, I combined the #arianadress skirt from @stylearc with the top from the Butterick jumpsuit to create a cute ensemble with fabric from @theselvedgesociety and thrifted buttons from @upcyclenewcastle . AND last but not least.. 🪡 Make 9 A @patternfantastique #phenshirt in antique wash linen in bubblegum pink! This shirt!! Is for my step mums 60th!. 🤫 shhh. Ok, I have so many makes planned for the month of April! Of course a blouse, for sew April blouse 2024, some trousers and a coat and a hot ton of kids presents for the birthday season. That’s 8 pieces of fabric used from my stash And 4 makes for other people. 2 upcycle makes And my first ever crochet jumper. #sewing #mymakesforthemonthmarch #mymakesforthemonth #newcastlehuntersews #newcastlesewinglovers #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #australiasews #australiansewingcommunity #sewistsofinstagram #sewist #slowfashion #sewingforkids #sewingforothers #midiskirt #sewsustainable #sustainablefashion #mumfashion #create #sewingismypassion

#memademay2023 week 1 ✂️ Day 1: @shopwiksten #unfoldingjacket in @merchantandmills tencel linen, patched denims and self drafted bag with @arkdefo fabric and finished with my new rivet machine. I will post more details about this later! Day 2: @fridaypatterncompany #heatherblazer in #merchantandmills linen. Day 3: @stylearc #cherknitdress in French terry jersey and @simplicitymccallsuk #v1610 in a mystery fabric that I found in a charity shop. It feels like silk and reacted like silk in a burn test so I’m going with that! Day 4: #wikstenshifttop in M&M jacquard cotton and #tn31parka in M&M dry wax cotton. Day 5: @helens__closet #yantaoveralls in soft twill from I can’t remember where but knowing me probably M&M again. Day 6: @truebias #roscoedress in @atelierbrunette #viscose. Day 7: #stylearc #bobpants in mystery wool and @paper_theory #lbpullover in linen jersey from a destash. ✂️ It’s interesting to see my outfits this way as I’m realising I wear a lot of black! And I appear to only shop at Merchant & Mills 🤣 The other thing to note is that this is the longest I have stuck at a photo challenge in a long time! Fingers crossed I’ll see it to the end 🤞 ✂️ #sewing #memademay #mmmay23 #imakemyclothes #shopwiksten #fridaypatterncompany #vogue1610 #truebias #papertheory

Stealth colour blocking - looks like a plain sweatshirt, but swipe to see the blocked side and underarm sections. This is #v9330 view C, made with beautifully soft sweatshirt fabric from my local @anglianfashionfabrics It's the second make from this combo - swipe to the end to see another blocked sweatshirt made for my friend @lesleymmilne earlier in the year. Hers is the #lbpullover from #papertheorypatterns - she can wear hers now as she's down under: mine's a little warm for this heatwave! Thanks @judywillimentross @sheilasewsherclothes and @modelled_by_madge for this challenge! #sewcolourblocking #sewcolorblocking #SewOver50 #so50tops #norwichsewcials

My makes for May It seems I was surprisingly busy sewing-wise in May, although 3 of these makes were pretty fast (only taking a couple of hours of sewing for each). 🧵#LBPullover using mine and donated scraps of Merchant & Mills cotton jacquard. I love this top (my 15th LB) and it is super cosy to wear. 🧵#Simplicity1563 #S1563 pj pants for my daughter in cotton flannelette that she chose. She loves these and has asked that I only make this pj pant pattern for her now as they are so comfy (and are long enough for her tall frame and loose enough for lounging in). A matching pj top has been requested ‘before the pants fade’ 😆 🧵new pyjamas for me using the #AgnesPjs top and #PeppermintLoungeSet pants in cotton blend. It was time for some new full length pjs. Love this combo. 🧵Hacked #LBPullover with Array top style sleeves in pinwale cord. Made for a 60’s themed party but integrated into the everyday wardrobe. I really like this. My 16th LB 😳 #MyMakesForTheMonth #ILoveToSew #IMakeMyClothes #IWearWhatISew #MeMade #PlusSizeSewing #CurvySewing #HandMade #HandMadeWardrobe #SydneySews #SewingInSydney #AustraliaSews #ShareYourSewing #SewOver50 #SewOver50Plus #MeMadeEveryDay

I was really excited to see that @suestoney, @sewing_in_spain, and @hportemanteau chose the theme of #auldaugust for this month’s #magamsewalong #monthlysewingchallenge. I’d already planned to make a long, wool, tiered cold weather dress with a flannel petticoat, and figured the look I’d envisioned would fit right into #auldaugust 💗 . My planning started with some lovely Pendleton wool fabric I was able to purchase for a song at my #hermanmilleroutlet. I considered several patterns, and settled on #simplicity9454, which had the desired features: a simple design with gathered tiers, a neckline suitable for cool weather, and sleeves I liked. It also looked as though it would be very easy to underline, which I find a necessity for wool garments. . I did very few pattern alterations—just a .5” forward shoulder adjustment and 1” lengthened bodice. . While there was a LOT of gathering in this pattern (even in the sleeve caps), it went together just as I’d hoped. I self drafted the flannel petticoat and love it so much, I think I’ll make an #lbpullover flannel top in a coordinating fabric to get even more use out of it. . I think this outfit really has an “auld” look to it and will be so cozy for cold weather. The first photos are taken by a gorgeous stone house just down the street from where we live in Michigan, three stories high with leaded glass windows and gargoyles! The last two pictures are taken in our condo, built in the original, now renovated South Haven high school, constructed in 1914. Our condo has many original features, including the concrete pillar behind me in the kitchen, wood and cement floors, brick walls, exposed duct work, etc. . I’m fortunate indeed to live in this lovely spot and to enjoy the gift of making. And I appreciate it every day. 🙏. . “Making is an act of hope.” ~Kellie Terry . What are you making? . #auldaugust #magamsewalong #magamsewalong2022 #sewover50 #s9454 #ageing smisneverinstyle #iwearwhatiwant #vintagestyle #so50vintage #so50dresses #gigi_made_it

At least a little bit of #selflesssewing went on this month… Here are #mymakesmay25 - clockwise from top left they are: 1. #lbpullover by @paper_theory - details already gridded 2. #sorrentobuckethat by @elbe_textiles - my umpteenth iteration of this fab pattern - this time for my youngest boyo 🎂 3. #carolynpajamas by @closetcorepatterns with added rise, for my lovely SIL who is celebrating a big birthday this May 🥳 4. First go at the #fairfaxslingbag by @sotakhandmade - LOVE this pattern; if only I’d contained my excitement and held off making this until the right interfacing arrived (a day later🤷‍♀️😂) 5. #lenitop by @tessutifabrics - on the grid too! Thank you Lou @sewmuchtodesign and all the sponsors for this kick to get the month’s round-up on the grid🙂 #mymakesforthemonth #maymakesforthemonthMay2025 #lovesewing #sewinggifts

#memademay dressed for a slightly chilly morning at the farmer’s market. #recesspants , #lbpullover in double gauze from @ewefibers and #sorrentobuckethat in fabric by @emilyruthprints @matchymatchysewingclub @paper_theory @elbe_textiles #ewemademay #sewover50 #sewover50may #fatsewover50 #smallfatsewing #jeportecequejecouds

It seems that full skirts are definitely having a moment this year and personally I’ve always preferred a longer length, regardless of the prevailing fashion. In 2017 I made this skirt from a remnant length of #AlexanderHenry cotton and, once I’d been able to pattern match the side seams to create proper whole dragons (and inserted an invisible zip) it was never really quite long enough. I eked out as much length as I could by using a bias-binding hem but then I just didn’t reach for it very often. Anyhoo, because it’s a simple dirndl (straight widths of cloth gathered into a waistband) it occurred to me that I could add a wide plain band to the bottom…so I did! 75cms of black quilting cotton from @backstitchshop cut into two 37cms strips, joined at the side seams, folded and attached to the hem did the trick. Except now I’m not sure what tops to wear with it🤦‍♀️ this always reliable@merchantandmills #CamberSet top from years ago will do for now I reckon but I think my cosy red @paper_theory #LBPullover will be great in the winter with long sleeves and tights ❤️🤍🖤(I’m not trying it out today because it’s 32 degrees!! 🥵) ✂️ red necklace and earrings from the delectable @corriesfancygoods ✂️ Shoes @clarksshoes #Upcycle #Update #Refashion #SimpleAlterations #So50Skirts #SewOver50 #SewOver50Aug #IMadeThis #SewingBlogger #DontTellMeWhatToWear #SewOverAgeism #MidSizeSewing #SusanYoungSewing #IMakeMyOwnClothes #MeMadeEveryDay

Last minute photos of my fourth #coordset made this month, so inspired by #st4s25 hosted by the wonderful @jenleggsews and @sewing_in_spain - it’s been a great challenge, giving me versatile garments and getting fabric out of my stash. So #winwin. Oh yes the skirt is the @stylearc #sagenoabiascutskirt and the top is a woven @paper_theory #lbpullover #lbpulloverhack - made with no neckband and a separate detachable scarf. The fabric is a lovely satin viscose crepe from @fabricgodmother It’s my first bit of autumn sewing! #sewover50 #sewover50july #sewistsofinstagram #yorkshiresews #mymakesjuly25 @sewmuchtodesign

Congratulations to all the lovely ladies who did the workshop today on the #LBPullover from @paper_theory It was such a pleasure to teach you all one of my favourite patterns in cooperation with @spinningwheelquilts @thehandmadestudio.ie #sewover50jun

Made a very cosy jumper this morning ❄️ It's an #lbpullover made with a yellow boiled wool 💛

Yes...I still love and wear my memades on repeat. A sunny dry May on the whole so the summer wardrobe has been out and about... the hero being my #MMOttoline which has been very well worn. I also took a little video each day and made a reel which I will share. I always think that one-second glance gives me a feel for what works really well in my wardrobe, and what does/ doesn't feel 'me' . It's one of the things that, over the years, has steered me to 'my style' and I feel I'm there now. There's nothing here I'm not entirely happy with... though there are still a few favourites. Shown here, in no particularorder..#MMMathilde #UnfoldingJacket #LanderPants #LBPullover #MMSaltmarsh #KalleShirt #MMLandgate #BobPants #MMFlorence #MMCawley #TarifaTee #MMLilian #MMSundayRobe #SewOver50May #MeMadeMay25

Me Made May Day 28 It’s been a long long day in a seminar, so please excuse my tired and washed out face. A second appearance this MMM for my stretch velour modified #LBPullover with neckband and Array top type sleeves with elastic cuffs, sewn July 2024. Today, I have also worn my OG #MaveSkirt in an irregular spotty rayon, sewn March 2023. I kept warm with a pair of leggings underneath the skirt. #MeMadeMay2025 #SewOver50 #SewOver50May #ILoveToSew #IMakeMyClothes #IWearWhatISew #PlusSizeSewing #CurvySewing #HandMadeWardrobe #DIYWardrobe #MeMadeEveryDay #HandmadeIsBetter #SydneySews #AustraliaSews

Me, an #lbpullover, a pair of #coetrouser and where we put the recycling in the background for day 25 of #memademay. #memademay2025

Rain clouds at last! I had to put warmer clothes on for both of our dog walks yesterday. These are the #mmjuno culottes I made as soon as the pattern released last autumn. I used some super soft cotton deadstock twill from @stonefabrics and it’s perfect. The elastic in the back waist is perfect for comfort and fit, too. My #lbpullover is an oldie made up in @merchantandmills Woolsey fabric - a linen/cotton double gauze mix. It’s perfect for cooler days and so lightweight to pop in your bag if out for the day. I’m standing at the top of the hill which leads out to Sidmouth - the Old Sidmouth Road and looks down on our lovely little historic town across to the Blackdown Hills. We have this view from our house. We are having all the carpets replaced with oak Karndean flooring in a few weeks and Mr T decided to remove the carpet from the hall and bathrooms yesterday ahead of the rainy weather because it’s stressing me out that the dogs come straight in onto pale green wool carpet from their walks. We’ve been lucky with the dry weather. Our last three homes had no carpet. Swipe to the end to see the view down the hall to the back of the bungalow from the sofa. Underneath the carpet in the hallway & bathrooms is Karndean flooring, but it’s probably 30 years old and looks very “plastic” compared to their new oak ones. At least it’s giving us an idea of what the bungalow will look like soon. They will do the whole thing including the three bedrooms so that each room flows. We have that now but with the carpet. Quite a few people have asked for before and after pics of the bungalow and I keep forgetting. After the #memademay shenanigans I will post some pics. It’ll be a while before the “after” photos. We don’t want to paint until the floors and bathrooms are done and we get used to the light in different seasons. Colour is so important to me. #memademay2025 #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #memadeeveryday #memadeeverything #sewover50 #sewover50may #imakemyownclothes #imakemyclothes #isewmyownclothes #isewmyclothes #sew50tops #sew50pants #sew50culottes #englishcountryside #karndeanflooring

The @lamazifabrics remnant edit.. last week I ordered some remnants from Lamazi fabrics and this is what I’ve made. I had two pieces of the mocha mousse cotton fleece sweatshirting which I used to make the Modern Sewing Co Sunday Trackies and a mashup of the LB pullover and the Page Hoodie to make the top. I spent ages trying to work out whether the Page Hoodie (raglan sleeves) hood would fit the LB pullover (dropped shoulder) body. To save you the trouble I can report they fit perfectly together ! The top is sleeveless as I didn’t have enough fabric for sleeves but I’ve made the LB pullover sleeveless twice before and they’ve been incredibly useful. I also had just shy of a metre of the cream French Terry which I used to make a short sleeved WBM Wardrobe Builder Tee. I also had a piece of navy ribbed jersey which I used to make a long sleeved version of the same pattern. I have a little bit of the navy fabric left but only the tiniest scraps of the others. A bit warm for today’s weather but I’m getting ready for autumn!

I don’t know about you, but I tire of dreary winter wear, so….. this is my down to the wire entry into the #PatternHackathon2025 hosted by @UnSewcial & @26ByDayana. ’I’ve entered the KISS (keep it simple) category which calls for patterns with less than 10 pieces. I present….3 pieces! 🤩 I used my much used LB Pullover and decided to make it a bit edgy. I’ve made a few of these popovers which zhuzh up a drab outfit. I’m definitely not in Maggie’s @magster_in_melb 19 though! 😁 I found an inspiration photo after I’d finished…so it’s not that weird after all. Mum’s verdict: “Did you run out of fabric…I’m not quite getting this!” 😂 It’s had two outings, one to the @PeppermintMagazine PepTalks with lovely friends @ByHandByJenny & @AlisonFin1. Swipe to see. Di, my sister, @DJTaylor_Author made the knitted necklace. Deets: #LbPullover @PaperTheoryPatterns Fabric: boiled wool with raw edges. Cut down the middle front & back with 2.5cms 1” overlap. All seams are overlapped. Shortened sleeves. Scarf:🧣 I cut one long scarf in half, made a tube and popped it over my head. Much easier! Then I give the other one away. 😁 #SewOver50Jul #SewOver50 #PatternHack #SewingChallenge #YouCanHackIt #SewingCommunity #DopamineSewing #BrisbaneSpoolettes @patternhackathon Australia 🇦🇺#MyMakesJuly25 @SewMuchToDesign

Day 5 of holiday in Portugal. I’ve never taken note of holiday clothes day-by-day before. Let’s see if I can keep it up! Today, I’m wearing the same skirt as yesterday with a Liberty cotton (not Tana) #LBPullover from @Paper_Theory. I replaced the sleeves with two ruffles, just made from rectangles of fabric. I hemmed the sleeves using the rolled hem on my overlocker/serger. Most of what I’ve worn so far was made at least two years ago. We went to the US a few years ago and I made a lot for that. There’s so little opportunity to wear real summer clothes in our Irish climate that I have made only a couple of summery items this year. But it’s so nice to root out previous remades. #sewover50Jul

9 degree days I keep warm with another LB pullover. Seriously can’t believe I’ve only started sewing this pattern. #lbpullover #sewingonfriday #fabricfromspotlight #sewover50june #purpleisthecolouroftheseason

This has been an interesting Me Made May for me. I wore me mades everyday but wasn’t too excited about posting most of them - they just felt a bit old news. But for some reason I developed a bit of low key anxiety over fabric in my stash so I enjoyed using some of the colourful pieces in a cot quilt, neck scarves for my daughter ( I made heaps of those, all different) and cushions. I also made a couple of T- shirts from remnants of stretch fabric ( not photographed yet). So overall a very productive May 2025. The first 2 images are the cot quilt which was a quilt as you go. I loved that project. I taught myself from YouTube and I will probably make another. The white top is a sleeveless #lbpullover from a lovely textured stretch fabric. The 2 cushions are made from rectangles I had sewn together ages ago. And the neck scarf? Well interestingly, my daughter asked me to make her some but I did wonder if it wouldn’t be quicker and easier to buy them. But I actually couldn’t find any square neck scarves so I turned out about 8 that I unfortunately didn’t photograph. But she said she loves them and I must admit I liked them so much I will make a few for me too. So that was my #mmm2025 #sewover50 #sewover50may2025 #sewing #quiltasyougo

Day 27 🏵️ One of the many interesting things to happen trying to stick to my #memademay2025 pledge has been really digging into my memade wardrobe. This #lbpullover has not been worn much and I’d forgotten why. I tried the lower neck and I don’t think it works so well although it was better once I put a necklace on! I like the wool crepe and, if I’m feeling up for it, like the colour so maybe I should change the neck or just wear it any way. Could also shorten the sleeves as I wanted to turn the cuffs up. Maybe June should be dedicated to alterations? Rejig June? Deadstockfabric from my mates @newcrafthouse . If they have a bit left maybe I could make the higher neck?? 😉

A jumper with extras! Originally I’d planned to use a different sweater pattern with this lovely cotton bouclé knit from @rainbowfabrickilburn but sadly didn’t have enough yardage for its flamboyant sleeves. So my trusty @paper_theory #lbpullover came to my rescue - my fourth version of this great pattern. Opting for the crew neck it came out beautifully but (I’ll confess) it felt a bit plain… did it need cuffs? A hem band? Turns out, no, but that hem band I cut gave me an idea… Enter an entire afternoon of experimentation trying to figure out how to anchor a neck tie without the fixings being either a. annoying, or b. visible when wearing it as a straight crew neck. In the end, I sewed 3 buttons to the inside of the tie, and four loops of elastic to the seam allowance of the neckband; at centre back, centre front and equidistantly between, so the scarf can be hooked on front or back. I guess that the proof of the pudding for this make will be in the wearing but I took it for a day trip today to a family barbecue (keeping well clear of the ketchup😝) and it held up well (and nobody said “what’s going on round your neck Mum?”😂) You know by now I love a garment with options - so keep swiping to see an embarrassingly large number of photos of me trying different ways of wearing this. And further still for a shot of the collar fixings (along with cute label from @intenselydistracted ) In case you haven’t seen enough, moving pictures are available in the reel posted yesterday😅 For the sew itself, I cut a straight size 12 with an extra 1/4” length on the sleeve. Sewn mostly on the overlocker, hems with Maraflex on the machine. Meant to cut the neckline from a size down but forgot this time - next time I will remember!🤞 #sewthestash #handmadewardrode #indiesewing #sewover50may #sewingwithknits #everyscrapused

#MeMadeMay2025 #mmm25 #Day25 A lazy Sunday and wearing my me-made leisure set again. @stylearc #saannapants and #LBPullover by @fridaypatterncompany So comfy. #sewforme #sewcasual

Day 24 of #memademay2025 … into the final week 😅 • LB Pullover #lbpullover - there was a time a few years back when I made these in every type of fabric! This one is a deadstock cotton/wool I think • Worship Jeans #worshipjeans

A cozy sew for a rainy weekend 🌧️. This is the super easy #lbpullover by @paper_theory, made with a gorgeous @atelierbrunette Leony Fleece Back Sweatshirt fabric. Absolutely love how it turned out and I can see myself wearing it all the time and all year round! What are you working on this weekend? 💙 Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory Size: 8 with no modifications Fabric: @atelierbrunette Leony Fleece Back Sweatshirt Stretch Knit Fabric, purchased from @minervadotcom #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns #ilovesewing #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #cosysewing #sewingcommunity #minervamakes #minervamaker

First makes of 2025 - Ginko Pinafore by @madswick_studio and an LB Pullover by @paper_theory both made from @fabricgodmother linen. I love how versatile the pinafore dress is: it can be tied in so many different ways and is reversible so can be worn with either the v or square neck front. Fully lined too so great for layering all year round. I was initially put off by the high fabric consumption but managed to squeeze the whole thing out of just 2m of 150cm, without changing the grain and by not cutting the lining on the fold. The LB Pullover is pieced together from scraps so I had to add a seam to the centre back and front, as well as down the sleeves. I added topstitching details to try and make this look more intentional. . . . #esgeorgiatee #madswickstudio #sewingproject #isewmyownclothes #ilovetosew #handmadewardrobe #handmadestyle #sewsewsew #sewallthethings #lbpullover #fabricgodmother #ginkopinafore #papertheorypatterns #papertherapy #papertheorylbpullover

Another hot day. It would be wrong to say this item was given a press; more a passing desultory glance from a slightly warm iron. Let's celebrate the small wins. The second of my coordinating tops made with birthday fabric bought from @a_mtextiles. The @paper_theory #lbpullover made with a khaki green 75/25 linen/viscose mix. Lengthened so it hits mid-hip and overlocked in rainbow thread so I won't have to change it for the next few makes. I'm laaaaazy. #papertheory #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewover50july24 #sewover50 #so50tops #amtextiles

Final week spent in Sydney, Mosman and Narrabeen with lots more family, plus good friends from home who are here too, and a lovely #SewOver50 meet up. Have loved every single minute of it.... being with family and living alongside their lives for a few days is the way I like to travel. Other than that, the highlights are travelling by ferry...to Straddie, and to Circular Quay on both the Manly and Mosman ferries... though I don't seem to have included photos here. The #sorrentobuckethat proved very popular. #LBPullover ##LanderPants #MMEllisDress #archerworkpants ##WinnatsTank #blocktee #MMMillerWaistcoat #SewOver50Feb

Cutting it a bit close to the line with my entry for #ST4S25 hosted by the lovely @sewing_in_spain and @jenleggsews who have provided lots of inspiration and encouragement along the way. Having pulled 3 fabrics out of my stash, I decided on this viscose as I had plenty to play with (at £4 per metre, I bought the last 4 metres 😀) This is the wrap trousers version of the #WinslowCulottes by #HelensCloset and the #LBPullover by #PaperTheory Details of the trousers are in my previous post and on #Threadloop if interested (same name as IG) I settled on the #LBPullover for the top as I have made it before, and it's lovely to wear. I have about a metre of fabric left, which may become an Ashton top or Gilbert shirt, once I've done some therapeutic sewing with cotton 😀 I'm not a huge fan of sewing with viscose due to its shifty nature, but it behaved well for the culottes, and I didn't start cursing it until I got to the hem of the top 🙄 #MeMadeEveryDay #HandmadeWardroble #SewOverAgeism #SewingIsMyTherapy #SewingMakesMeHappy #SewOver50 #SewOver50Jul #SewOver60 #SewInclusive #AgeismIsNeverInStyle

Sunday done right! ✨ I just finished my LB Pullover — pattern by @papertheory and I’m in love! The fabric was a special find from @merchantandmills during my trip to England last year, and I’ve added a little Liberty trim from the shop for that extra touch. I’ve over-edged the seams for now, but I’m still tempted to go back and bind them — we’ll see! Finished it off with a special handmade woven tag from the shop by @sohmo_au 💫 Nothing better than a slow Sunday sew and a new make to wear 💕 #fabricsauce #lbpullover #papertheorypatterns #memade #slowfashion #libertyfabric #merchantandmills #sewinglove #sundaysewing

I got myself dressed! Couldn’t photograph myself on the sofa, so it’s fashion in the hallway Friday for me. All in linen today - an LB Pullover by @paper_theory and Free Range Slacks by @sewhouse7. I feel the cold these days, so I’m comfortably warm in them, as well as being comfortably comfortable 😆 #fashiononthesofafriday #allinlinen #lbpullover #freerangeslacks #papertheorypatterns #sewhouseseven #imakemyclothes #isewmyclothes

Up on FehrTrade.com today - details of a super cosy jumper I sewed all the way back in January! 😱 I actually wore it multiple times a week over the winter, but just couldn't summon the extra energy to do a photoshoot. ⁠ ⁠ If you want to know what the reality of sewing with Long Covid is like for me, have a look over at https://blog.fehrtrade.com/gallery/9910/a-blue-waffle-pullover/ where I documented the process...⁠ ⁠ #chronicallysewn #papertheory #lbpullover #raystitch #indiepatterns #sewingindie #diyfashion #sewover40 #makersgonnamake #sewcialists #sewingaddict #sewersofinstagram #sewingblogger #lovetosew #isewmyownclothes #memadefashion #diydressmaker #sewingproject #diywardrobe #fashionsewing #garmentsewing

Me Made May - day 30 #dressedlajupeculotte in tencel and a new make, the only new thing i have made this mmm, a viscose tee hack from #lbpullover pattern. Light and breezy and blue #memademay #memademade2025 #papertheorypatterns #deeranddoepatterns

Me Made May - day 27 Rain got to me and I went monochrome in shades of grey. But it's all memade and all linen, so at least I was comfy. #bisquetrousers and #lbpullover (patterns from @vivianshaochen and @paper_theory respectively). Both linens were from @zygaparis which is sadly no more #memademade2025 #memademay

#MeMadeMay2025 #mmm25 #Day26 Feeling comfy and relaxed in my new #lbpullover by @fridaypatterncompany and another pair of #SAAnnaPants from @stylearc The fabric is a gorgeous French terry from @1stforfabrics the colours id Eau de nil. #sewforme #sewinglove #sewingismysuperpower #sewcasual

Posting this me-made that I took photos of a while ago on a work-turned-play trip to Arizona. Next time, I’d only shorten the sleeves a bit! Heavily inspired by @her.two.hands, I made this @paper_theory #lbpullover from @merchantandmills quilted jacquard and matching ribbing from @lakesmakerie. Paired with @patagonia leggings from @secondgearwnc and @patagonia hat made of recycled fibers.

Pub dinner tonight #memademay2025day23 #memademay2025 #sewover50 #lichenduster #pietrapants #lbpullover #linenjacket

sous le soleil hivernal en #lbpullover #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

Back home tired but happy after an excellent #sewbeds day. Not been able to make it for several months and I’ve really missed it. Was lovely seeing my #sewingfriends and swapping pattern /fabric info,getting advice and planning sewing trips!!Added bonus of a grand tour of Bedfordshire due to terrible flooding of the Great Ouse. This is my latest make and hadn’t realised that it all went together more than I anticipated! It’s the @paper_theory #lbpullover and @sewoveritlondon #lanaskirt in a cable jersey from @poundfabrics . So warm and comfy and neither took long to sew. As the skirt was fitted I wanted a loose fit top and decided to cut the collar on the cross grain to add a bit of interest. I’m really pleased with how they both turned out and knowing me I’ll probably make more in all the colours 😉🤣 The #haberdasherybrooches is by @corriesfancygoods . Managed to crack on with my Peony dress- can’t wait to see it finished! #sew #sewing#sewistsofinstagram #soilanaskirt #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns #sewoveritlondon #sewover50 #sewover60 #sewoverageism2024 #sewoverageism #sewingismysuperpower #sewingismypassion #sewingismytherapy

Last make of 2023 - finished off with hand sewn hems on the Stai this afternoon. This is the @paper_theory LB pullover in Sherpa knit from @fabricgodmother - the December Fabric Godmother dream wardrobe box. I sized up one size to a 16 but didn’t need to as there’s plenty of ease - but I love it being really oversized and cosy. I also added 5 cm to the length but have it a very deep hem so 2.5cm in overall length. Oz loved it! #fgdreamwardrobe #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #BathSews #MidSizeSewing #SewOver50 #sewover50december #chronicallysewn

LB pullover pour moi (fin) 🧵🪡 #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

Wore my new LB Pullover today for a meet up with Yorkshire sewing ladies at the Maurice Jagger Centre in Halifax. Just what I needed - a little sewing respite. Lovely fellow sewists, great company and an opportunity to loose yourself in creativity and shut out the rest of the world. Anyone else ever feel like doing that? #memademay2023 #memade #sewover50 #iwearwhatisew #sewmentalhealth #isew #isewmyownclothes #papertheorypatterns #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #mauricejaggercentre

Another LB Pullover by @paper_theory I love this pattern for it’s simplicity and endless possibilities to use the smallest pieces of fabric remnants and yet make an item of clothing that you love. The velvet I used for the main body and cuffs was an off cut that I picked up at Hebden Bridge rag market for £4. I added ribbon to the shoulder seams to combat the bouncy seams from the thick velvet. I bound the hem as I really didn’t have enough fabric to turn up a hem. The jersey for the sleeves and collar was from fabric gifted to me. So all in all a very cheap £4 top, which feels rather luxurious on - win-win 😊😊 #sewover50 #sewing #sew #sewsewsew #mmm #lbpullover #sewvelvet #sustainablefashion #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewersgonnasew #sewistsofinstagram #diyfashion #iwearwhatimake

Another squishy, boxy, snuggly #lbpullover from @paper_theory! This time in double gauze from @theconfidentstitch. Perfect for chilly spring mornings that turn into mild days. #hartstitch #seattlesews #millennialsewing #papertheorylbpullover #sewing #sewist #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes

I now know why everyone loves making the LB Pullover! Its is a lovely sew which leads to an even better sweater! I will admit that I tried hard to make this pattern hard by making a poor fabric choice and wanting ribbing instead of the traditional collar but it still turned out! Since I wanted to use bubble gauze and ribbing, I ended up lining the pullover to give the body more weight so the ribbing wouldn’t wrinkle it up! Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory Fabric: Blue Multi Stripe Bubble Gaize and Ebony Ribbing from @joann_stores Modifications: I sewed up a size 10. I ended up doubling the layers and lining the sweater.to enclose my seams, I used French seams everywhere I could and then hid all others in the ribbing by folding over 3/8” and then stitching in the ditch to attach. I couldn’t find anyone else’s notes on adding the ribbing, so I cut the neck ribbing using the short neck binding pattern piece by shortening it by 2”. For the wrist cuffs, I cut the ribbing 4.25” by the circumference of the wrist openings. For the waist, I also did 4.25” by the circumference of the waist - 2”. If I were to make this pullover again, I would use heavier fabric, size the pullover down and probably do a normal hem but needing to add some length to the body and arm sleeves. #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullovers #homemadewardrobe #memade #isewedthis #imadethis #sewingclothes #isewmyownclothes #wearhandmade #sewityourself #ilovehandmade #madebyme #intensleydistractedluxelabels

If you *can* fussy-cut a squirrel pocket for your new pjs, why on earth wouldn't you? Fabric courtesy of a #dunelm flannel duvet cover set, pattern #jlhluna (plus a #papertheorypatterns LB pullover for the top, made in the large scale print) (I love the Luna Lounge Set top pattern, but for this set I wanted to whip something up quickly and to test the fit of the LB pullover, so two birds...) #jenniferlaurenhandmade #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #sewing #flannelpjs #upcycle #squirrel #homemade

A Co-Ord Set for the cooler weather. I used Minerva Core Range Quilted Textured Knit Fabric in Cloud Grey. The top is Paper Theory’s LB Pullover and the skirt is Itch to Stitch’s straight Balboa Skirt. #minervacrafts #minervacraftsbloggernetwork #minervamakes #minervacraftsfabric #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #itchtostitch #balboaskirt #sewingover60 #sewingover60 #australiasews #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofsydney

An Easter Sunday walk used as a good opportunity to photograph my #lbpullover by @paper_theory I made this in February and have worn it so much since then but just haven't got round to sharing it. I love this pattern and was inspired to make this using this gorgeous @fabricgodmother crochet effect fleece after my poor faux Sherpa version suffered an accident, RIP. This pullover comes together so quickly, it is definitely an afternoon project, especially if you have an overlocker. I love the turtle neck and boxy fit, especially in this nice thick fabric. I've made another version with the crew neck and a lighter sweater knit (yet to be photographed) and it looks completely different, so it's very versatile. #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #plussizesewing #curvysewing #curvysewingcollective #fatsewing #sewist #handmadewardrobe #sewingisforeverybody #imadethis #homemadewardrobe #sewsewsew #papertheorypatterns #papertheory #papertheorylbpullover

more lb pullover and Pomona pants💜 🧵🪡 🇬🇧Lb pullover: size 10, doubled size of turtleneck Pomona: size 00, took out 2,5 cm from the waist 🇫🇷 Lb pullover: taille 10, la hauteur du col doublée Pomona: taille 00, hauteur taille diminuée de 2,5 cm #lbpullover #lbpulloverhack #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #papertheory #pomonapants #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #tygverket @paper_theory @annaallenclothing @tygverket

Thanks to a long weekend away followed by a few days of wet weather, everything’s in the wash 😕 Starting off Me Made May with slub cotton #RobbiePants sewn November 2020 and a cotton jersey crew neck #LBPullover sewn October 2022. Earlier in the day en route to the gym, I wore my merino #DriftlessCardigan sewn September 2018 over my rtw gym gear. #MeMadeMay #MeMadeMay2024 #MMM2024 #MeMadeMayPlus #SewOver50 #SewOver50May #SydneySews

Kicking off me made may with not one but two green me-mades, fresh from the sewing machine 🧵 #memademay2023 #lbpullover #grainlinetownbag

Just realised I never posted this photo from a few days ago. #memademay #memademay24 #sewover50 #memade #sewover50may2024 #sewscottish I am wearing my #salidaskirt, a wardrobe staple that I have 2 of. Works pretty much all the year round in Scotland, unless we unexpectedly get summer 😂😍🌞. I have this one in cord and another in denim. I have paired it with #hathorvest I made from the left over wool mix fabric (from my second #lbpullover). It is lined with rescued cashmere, is reversible and is very cosy. My question is about the top, made from jersey. I just don't really like it. I love the colour, but the style just doesn't do it for me and I don't reach for it often...

#mymakesJan25 @sewmuchtodesign January was super #joyousJanuary ! A lot of new pieces that I'm really happy about and have been wearing already. 😊 Clockwise: #rileyoveralls @truebias #dawsontop @helens__closet #dawnjeans @megannielsenpatterns #astairetee @frenchnavynow_ #nikkotop @truebias #lbpullover @paper_theory #chillaxsweatpants @lydianaomistudio #pagehoodie @chalkandnotch The Riley and Dawson were the two picks for this month's goal, so lots of bonuses! Very joyous! #SewOver60 #SewOver50 #sewover50january25

Me Made May Day 4 Bit of a chill day for the bank hol here, mostly pottering and gardening so something practical was needed. This is my trusted #lbpullover by @paper_theory with the wide collar. Love this boxy fit and have made multiple 👌  Underneath is a #truebiasjesse made with a white cotton jersey from my stash. @truebias . Also a great staple. Paired with rtw jeans and ultimate messy bum 😂 #memademay #memademay2025

Some clothes I’ve worn recently. All knitwear second hand. #75hardstylechallenge #cleoskirt #archershirt #mnkelly #persephonepants #lbpullover #msworkertrousers #zadiejumpsuithack #mmpegs #mmceleste #bhlcharlotteskirt #fibremoodgladyshack

Working on my sofa camouflage look for #fashiononthesofafriday... Home from home as I have sofas and cushions this colour too. There might also be a last minute teal fabric there too. . . #lbpullover #stokxstadtmantel, on the sofa. My Stadtmantel is so useful for travelling.. With a leftover bit of the same fabric I made a #soiberet... Second photo shows what I look like if I let the sewist's assistant style it for me! 🙄 . . #memadeeveryday #iloveteal #wintersewing @vincci_hoteles #sewtravelwardrobe #cosomiropa #sewistasspain

Finished off at Shropshire Sews yesterday (I only had the waistband to pin and sew) my LB Pullover modified by adding about 4” to the bodice length and cuffs to the sleeves and waist. Love this space themed French Terry from @debbieshore I’ve finally sewn it up after influencing @sew.letssparkle to buy the fabric and she made her top first 🥰 🪐 Dx #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover

Another hot day. It would be wrong to say this item was given a press; more a passing desultory glance from a slightly warm iron. Let's celebrate the small wins. The second of my coordinating tops made with birthday fabric bought from @a_mtextiles. The @paper_theory #lbpullover made with a khaki green 75/25 linen/viscose mix. Lengthened so it hits mid-hip and overlocked in rainbow thread so I won't have to change it for the next few makes. I'm laaaaazy. #papertheory #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewover50july24 #sewover50 #so50tops #amtextiles

#memademay2024 day 2 and 3. #papertheorylbpullover #merchantandmills #merchantandmillsfabric #newlookpatterns LB pullover in Ahoy colourway. A new look patterns top I’ve lost weight so quite big now. EBay viscose jersey. Very long but fine for layering and tucking in. Weather - Day 2 hazy, overcast and trip to craft fair at #rhswisley Day 3 pouring rain and pottering day

This is the Paper Theory - LB Pullover made in a denim coloured cable knit from Pound Fabrics. I am 38” bust and chose to make the size 10 which I lengthened by 2”. I made a pair of Tilly & the Buttons Stella joggers in the same fabric to make a loungewear set. #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns

Last make of 2023 - finished off with hand sewn hems on the Stai this afternoon. This is the @paper_theory LB pullover in Sherpa knit from @fabricgodmother - the December Fabric Godmother dream wardrobe box. I sized up one size to a 16 but didn’t need to as there’s plenty of ease - but I love it being really oversized and cosy. I also added 5 cm to the length but have it a very deep hem so 2.5cm in overall length. Oz loved it! #fgdreamwardrobe #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #BathSews #MidSizeSewing #SewOver50 #sewover50december #chronicallysewn

Sometimes TNT makes with beautiful fabric are exactly what I need to cope with life’s challenges. I really like my latest #papertheorylbpullover made in this retro jersey from @dahlia_sewciety This comfy jumper goes do well with my new #cashmeretteashwoodpants #sewover50 #sewingismytherapy #lovetosewpodcast #sewmakecreate #asewlution #tomkatstitcherycarmel #lostmythread #stitchhemsew #memaday2023 #innerwestsewists

Another LB Pullover by @paper_theory I love this pattern for it’s simplicity and endless possibilities to use the smallest pieces of fabric remnants and yet make an item of clothing that you love. The velvet I used for the main body and cuffs was an off cut that I picked up at Hebden Bridge rag market for £4. I added ribbon to the shoulder seams to combat the bouncy seams from the thick velvet. I bound the hem as I really didn’t have enough fabric to turn up a hem. The jersey for the sleeves and collar was from fabric gifted to me. So all in all a very cheap £4 top, which feels rather luxurious on - win-win 😊😊 #sewover50 #sewing #sew #sewsewsew #mmm #lbpullover #sewvelvet #sustainablefashion #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewersgonnasew #sewistsofinstagram #diyfashion #iwearwhatimake

LB pullover pour moi (fin) 🧵🪡 #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

Another simple #papertheorylbpullover this time in a gorgeous #frenchterryfabric from @cwfabricsuk .... made around the time of International Women's Day last month due to this appropriate pattern on the fabric! I'll wear this spring and summer with bright cut offs and in winter with cream jeans for a bit of cheer 😊 I'm certainly getting good use out of this pattern which was given out free by @thefoldline as an advent gift in December 2023.... but it's definitely worth purchasing if you don't have it! As always I finished off by coverstitching all the hems and neckband..... and I bought the @janome Coverstitch machine from Craftswoman Fabrics too.... if you love giving your sewing the best finishing touches I'd definitely recommend investing in this fabulous machine .... and no I'm not on commission 🤣🤣🤣 Fabric : from CW Fabrics, Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland Coverstitch machine : Janome from CW Fabrics Pattern: LB Pullover by Paper Theory Patterns @paper_theory #sewover50april2025

First makes of 2025 - Ginko Pinafore by @madswick_studio and an LB Pullover by @paper_theory both made from @fabricgodmother linen. I love how versatile the pinafore dress is: it can be tied in so many different ways and is reversible so can be worn with either the v or square neck front. Fully lined too so great for layering all year round. I was initially put off by the high fabric consumption but managed to squeeze the whole thing out of just 2m of 150cm, without changing the grain and by not cutting the lining on the fold. The LB Pullover is pieced together from scraps so I had to add a seam to the centre back and front, as well as down the sleeves. I added topstitching details to try and make this look more intentional. . . . #esgeorgiatee #madswickstudio #sewingproject #isewmyownclothes #ilovetosew #handmadewardrobe #handmadestyle #sewsewsew #sewallthethings #lbpullover #fabricgodmother #ginkopinafore #papertheorypatterns #papertherapy #papertheorylbpullover

I now know why everyone loves making the LB Pullover! Its is a lovely sew which leads to an even better sweater! I will admit that I tried hard to make this pattern hard by making a poor fabric choice and wanting ribbing instead of the traditional collar but it still turned out! Since I wanted to use bubble gauze and ribbing, I ended up lining the pullover to give the body more weight so the ribbing wouldn’t wrinkle it up! Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory Fabric: Blue Multi Stripe Bubble Gaize and Ebony Ribbing from @joann_stores Modifications: I sewed up a size 10. I ended up doubling the layers and lining the sweater.to enclose my seams, I used French seams everywhere I could and then hid all others in the ribbing by folding over 3/8” and then stitching in the ditch to attach. I couldn’t find anyone else’s notes on adding the ribbing, so I cut the neck ribbing using the short neck binding pattern piece by shortening it by 2”. For the wrist cuffs, I cut the ribbing 4.25” by the circumference of the wrist openings. For the waist, I also did 4.25” by the circumference of the waist - 2”. If I were to make this pullover again, I would use heavier fabric, size the pullover down and probably do a normal hem but needing to add some length to the body and arm sleeves. #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullovers #homemadewardrobe #memade #isewedthis #imadethis #sewingclothes #isewmyownclothes #wearhandmade #sewityourself #ilovehandmade #madebyme #intensleydistractedluxelabels

An Easter Sunday walk used as a good opportunity to photograph my #lbpullover by @paper_theory I made this in February and have worn it so much since then but just haven't got round to sharing it. I love this pattern and was inspired to make this using this gorgeous @fabricgodmother crochet effect fleece after my poor faux Sherpa version suffered an accident, RIP. This pullover comes together so quickly, it is definitely an afternoon project, especially if you have an overlocker. I love the turtle neck and boxy fit, especially in this nice thick fabric. I've made another version with the crew neck and a lighter sweater knit (yet to be photographed) and it looks completely different, so it's very versatile. #sewistsofinstagram #sewing #memade #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #plussizesewing #curvysewing #curvysewingcollective #fatsewing #sewist #handmadewardrobe #sewingisforeverybody #imadethis #homemadewardrobe #sewsewsew #papertheorypatterns #papertheory #papertheorylbpullover

First, but definitely won’t be the last, LB Pullover from Paper Theory. Lovely squishy sweatshirt fabric from Fabric Godmother’s remnant sale last February. Inspired by beautiful makes from @sheila.okelly and corriesfancygoods. Sizing: size 18 fits like a dream. Made using the overlocker and finished on the sewing machine with a twin needle. #lbpullover #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #sewistsofinstagram #memade

One last warm flannel top for this winter 😂 @maaidesign It is a @paper_theory lb pullover 🌤🍁 #papertheorylbpullover #maaidesign #sewing #sewover50 #seamstresslife #seamstressofinstagram #sewingisfun #sewingmyownclothes #papertheorypatterns #sewingaddict #dressmaker #sew

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done any sewing! Thank you @fabricgodmother for this months #fgdreamwardrobe being such a quick and snuggly sew that I couldn’t resist! This fabric is so cosy and so warm and the second this arrived I knew I had to make it up. This is the @paper_theory #papertheorylbpullover made in the softest and snuggliest Sherpa fleece. It’s a quick make, I think it was two hours total, which when fitting in around tiling and grouting works a treat 😅😅 I will be wearing this for the rest of winter ⛄️💃 Sewing notes- I made a size 12 because I wanted extra snug factor. I added an extra inch to the overall length- if I were to make it again I’d probably add an extra two. Everything else done as the pattern suggested. So lovely to be sewing again, I’ve missed it more than I can express- creating and spending time at my machine helps me to feel so grounded, it’s been a struggle spending so long away! Sending so much Christmas love to you all ❤️❤️ #christmassewing #sewing #sewsewsew #imadethis #sewersofinstagram #sewersgonnasew #sewinglove #sewingismytherapy #sewingismyhappyplace #maker #sewingproject #wintersewing

more lb pullover and Pomona pants💜 🧵🪡 🇬🇧Lb pullover: size 10, doubled size of turtleneck Pomona: size 00, took out 2,5 cm from the waist 🇫🇷 Lb pullover: taille 10, la hauteur du col doublée Pomona: taille 00, hauteur taille diminuée de 2,5 cm #lbpullover #lbpulloverhack #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #papertheory #pomonapants #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #tygverket @paper_theory @annaallenclothing @tygverket

A cozy sew for a rainy weekend 🌧️. This is the super easy #lbpullover by @paper_theory, made with a gorgeous @atelierbrunette Leony Fleece Back Sweatshirt fabric. Absolutely love how it turned out and I can see myself wearing it all the time and all year round! What are you working on this weekend? 💙 Pattern: #lbpullover by @paper_theory Size: 8 with no modifications Fabric: @atelierbrunette Leony Fleece Back Sweatshirt Stretch Knit Fabric, purchased from @minervadotcom #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns #ilovesewing #handmadewardrobe #sewistsofinstagram #cosysewing #sewingcommunity #minervamakes #minervamaker

I made a quilt. Cut up the quilt. Made a pullover. Pattern is the #PaperTheoryLBPullover Fabric is mostly from @gather_here as either scraps from past projects or remnants. Waste not, want not.

If you *can* fussy-cut a squirrel pocket for your new pjs, why on earth wouldn't you? Fabric courtesy of a #dunelm flannel duvet cover set, pattern #jlhluna (plus a #papertheorypatterns LB pullover for the top, made in the large scale print) (I love the Luna Lounge Set top pattern, but for this set I wanted to whip something up quickly and to test the fit of the LB pullover, so two birds...) #jenniferlaurenhandmade #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #sewing #flannelpjs #upcycle #squirrel #homemade

Back home tired but happy after an excellent #sewbeds day. Not been able to make it for several months and I’ve really missed it. Was lovely seeing my #sewingfriends and swapping pattern /fabric info,getting advice and planning sewing trips!!Added bonus of a grand tour of Bedfordshire due to terrible flooding of the Great Ouse. This is my latest make and hadn’t realised that it all went together more than I anticipated! It’s the @paper_theory #lbpullover and @sewoveritlondon #lanaskirt in a cable jersey from @poundfabrics . So warm and comfy and neither took long to sew. As the skirt was fitted I wanted a loose fit top and decided to cut the collar on the cross grain to add a bit of interest. I’m really pleased with how they both turned out and knowing me I’ll probably make more in all the colours 😉🤣 The #haberdasherybrooches is by @corriesfancygoods . Managed to crack on with my Peony dress- can’t wait to see it finished! #sew #sewing#sewistsofinstagram #soilanaskirt #papertheorylbpullover #papertheorypatterns #sewoveritlondon #sewover50 #sewover60 #sewoverageism2024 #sewoverageism #sewingismysuperpower #sewingismypassion #sewingismytherapy

This has to be one of my quickest makes - the #papertheorylbpullover It took less than two hours to cut out, make, overlock and re thread overlocker (get me 🤓). Actually - add on 20 minutes to hem which I did this morning. #sewing #handmade #papertheorypatterns

A somewhat later post today, just back from a swim so showered and all clean in my other @paper_theory LB pullover, made in linen, with my linen @truebias Emerson pants from the other day. Shortie socks in wool from @giddyyarns, again from the other day. #memademay2023 #papertheorylbpullover #truebiasemersonpants #giddyyarns #imakemyclothes #isewmyclothes #iknitmysocks #handmadewardrobe #mostlymemade #sewover50 #so50reworn #wearingrepeat

Decided to join #memademay2023 although made this outfit in 2021. Fabric @merchantandmills #mmevetrousers #papertheorylbpullover #merchantamdmills #merchantandmillsfabric #sewover50

sous le soleil hivernal en #lbpullover #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

My first make of 2025 (except completing my Stella hoodie started last year) and totally inspired by what @sequingirlie Sam was wearing on her vlog today. I’ve seen her wearing her Chalk & Notch Max Tee several times and have a remnant piece of fabric quite similar, so when I saw it again today I decided to cut it out, even though I wasn’t planning any sewing today. I don’t have the pattern Sam used but I do have the LB Pullover by Paper Theory, which I think gives a similar look. I only had 84x140cm piece of fabric, so it was tight but I managed to cut the size 20 with the high collar and no sleeves. I didn’t have quite enough for the collar so I just cut it a bit lower and I’m really happy with the height. I don’t think I need it any higher. This has removed a bulky fabric from my stash with very little waste, only a few scraps. It was also super quick to make on my overlocker and coverstitch. Thank you Sam for giving me the push to finally make this today, I love it 😊🧵Dx #papertheorylbpullover

A Co-Ord Set for the cooler weather. I used Minerva Core Range Quilted Textured Knit Fabric in Cloud Grey. The top is Paper Theory’s LB Pullover and the skirt is Itch to Stitch’s straight Balboa Skirt. #minervacrafts #minervacraftsbloggernetwork #minervamakes #minervacraftsfabric #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #lbpullover #itchtostitch #balboaskirt #sewingover60 #sewingover60 #australiasews #sewistsofinstagram #sewistsofsydney

My latest make is a #lbpullover. This is my third time making this pattern but the first time using the polo neck. Each time I’ve made it I’ve sized down . This is two sizes down from my original one but in each I’ve sized out at the hip line as I’m well endowed 😂. The fabric is a #minervaexclusivefabric called #peonydusk ,it’s a loop back French terry. I had doubts about the boldness of the print as I was making it but I’m happy with the result. Seen here with my #camdenskirt . #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #imakemyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #soover50reworn #sewistsofinstagram #sewover50skirts #sewover50february #sewing #southlondonsews #sewistsofinstagram #sewover50 #fortyshadesofgreen #slowfashion #sewover50tops #papertheorylbpullover #ninaleecamdenskirt

WINTER 2022/2023 🧵🪡 #pomonapants #annaallenpatterns #annaallenclothing #tianascloset #tianaclosetpatterns #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #annaallenanthea #taloversizedshirt #papertheoryolya @annaallenclothing @tianasclosetsewingpatterns @paper_theory @theassemblylineshop @tata_frede

Wore my new LB Pullover today for a meet up with Yorkshire sewing ladies at the Maurice Jagger Centre in Halifax. Just what I needed - a little sewing respite. Lovely fellow sewists, great company and an opportunity to loose yourself in creativity and shut out the rest of the world. Anyone else ever feel like doing that? #memademay2023 #memade #sewover50 #iwearwhatisew #sewmentalhealth #isew #isewmyownclothes #papertheorypatterns #lbpullover #papertheorylbpullover #mauricejaggercentre

more lb pullover 💜 🧵🪡 🇬🇧Lb pullover: size 10, doubled size of turtleneck Pomona: size 00, took out 2,5 cm from the waist 🇫🇷 Lb pullover: taille 10, la hauteur du col doublée Pomona: taille 00, hauteur taille diminuée de 2,5 cm #lbpullover #lbpulloverhack #papertheorypatterns #papertheorylbpullover #papertheory #tygverket @paper_theory @tygverket

Feeling cosy in the forest wearing my Paper Theory LB Pullover, a Fabric Godmother Dream Wardrobe kit for December. It's so soft and cloud like to wear. It was so easy to sew although messy! We are in Delamere Forest with Forest Holidays in a cabin in this beautiful forest. Highly recommend. #fgdreamwardrobe #sherpafleece #fabricgodmother #papertheorylbpullover #forestholidays

Yes. Here it is again. I am - as you may gather - delighted with my @fabricgodmother December Dream Wardrobe box as we love warm textured clothing (plus shoes and cushions) in this house! Included with the Sherpa fleece fabric - along with cotton, scissors and fabric label tape - was the @paper_theory sewing pattern for the LB pullover: a simple sweatshirt with two collar options so I opted for the one I could burrow into aka the turtleneck as opposed to the crew neck. The only mods I made were to add 3cm length to the body and the arms. And I sewed the bulk of this with my overlocker to prevent shredding. I’ve accessorised it today with one of my @petiteknit Sophie Scarfs for an extra snug of warmth around the neck. And as I don’t need to leave the house now for the rest of the day, I’m wearing my almost matching Birkenstocks. A super quick make and extremely satisfying! And I reckon there’s almost enough offcut fabric left to fashion another cushion cover … Hello new wardrobe staple! #fgdreamwardrobe #DecemberBox #SherpaFleece #PaperTheoryLBPullover #HandmadeWardrobe #HandmadeClothes #MeMadeWardrobe #SewOver50

The #kylieandthemachine label says it all. I have finally conquered waistband grommets thanks to Lauren’s really helpful tutorial @guthrieghani I used the cute threading idea posted a few weeks ago but I apologise that I didn’t save the tag of the person who posted it. I absolutely love this red sweater knit from @maaidesign to make the #closetcoreplateau #closetcoreplateujoggers So snuggly & comfortable. Also wearing another TNT #papertheorylbpullover in a soft fleece from @theremnantwarehouse #sewover50july #sewingtechniques #sewingismytherapy #sewingismysuperpower #punkfrockers #lostmythread #innerwestsewists

It's sadly not warm enough to ditch the cosy clothing yet here in Northern Ireland so I'm trying to reduce the bulky fabrics in my stash to make space in my sewing room (no doubt to be filled with more fabrics but I'll pass by quickly!)..... @thefoldline kindly gave out the @paper_theory #lbpullover pattern free in their advent gifts for Christmas 2023 and I hadn't got around to trying it out as I couldn't decide what fabric to use. So when I got fed up looking at this gorgeous bright green fleece fabric just languishing in my cupboard I decided to take a chance that it would have enough "give" in it for this sweater pattern, rather than procrastinating about making a fleece zip up jacket. I think I'll get more wear out of it as a sweater than a fleece jacket.... It's a really easy pattern to make up and would look totally different depending on your choice of fabric. This fleece fabric is quite structured so I made it quite close fitting as I didn't want it sitting out from my body and letting in draughts 😱🤣🤣🤣 I added a @the.lemon.patch label to the bottom hem to break up the solid colour. I'll probably still be wearing it by St Patrick's Day unless there's a dramatic improvement to our weather 🙏 Fabric: huge selection of colours of fleece from @sew.unique.fabrics High Street, Bangor Pattern: LB Pullover by Paper Theory Patterns Label: Maximalist by The Lemon Patch #sewover50february2025 #cosysewing #thelemonpatch #papertheorylbpullover #sewuniquefabrics

Another squishy, boxy, snuggly #lbpullover from @paper_theory! This time in double gauze from @theconfidentstitch. Perfect for chilly spring mornings that turn into mild days. #hartstitch #seattlesews #millennialsewing #papertheorylbpullover #sewing #sewist #imakemyownclothes #isewmyownclothes