With the exception of fulfilling its aesthetic function, the ties get in the way of hand-washing (*ahem* toilet etiquette in general), curry-eating, blog-writing and everything in between. Most times, this isn't too much of an issue and I usually add a cm to shoulder seams to compensate if the fit looks off. I managed to wear it for a lovely dinner in Trastevere where we were staying, and for a day out in the Vatican Museum and St Peter's church where I think it gave off a certain air of ecclesiastical chic!

The photos in the book are beautiful and inspiring (though I’m not sure what it is with the trend of holding a leaf while posing these days) and had me flipping through the book over and over again. Taking you beyond the patterns featured in this book, Breaking the Pattern will inspire you not only to build your sewing repertoire but also to grow in confidence with your own sewing. This uncertainty is here to stay for the foreseeable future, according to Jim Tompkins, an expert in supply chains, a successful entrepreneur, and a best-selling author. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. My Ruska Knot Dress is a size 6, which is actually one size larger than the size I have sewn for the woven patterns I have made from Breaking the Pattern.But I reckon this is the lightest weight of fabric that can withstand the long invisible zipper in the back.

I didn't do this in this instance because I had already constructed the all in one facing and messing with the shoulders would be a real pain. The only thing that I was worried about is that the fabric might be too light in weight for the pattern. And, if a lie-flat spine is too expensive, how about just a ribbon at least, to easily hold the page with the instructions you need! It's worked out OK but I think I didn't end up needing to go all the way to the 6 as I have a bit of room at centre front and under the arms - however the waist ties sit a little high so perhaps for next time I'll add 0.

A download URL is printed on each pattern sheet in the book, enabling you to download the PDF files for each pattern. Welcome to Sewing and Other Stories; my journeys with sewing and knitting; pattern reviews, tips and guides for beginners. I also felt the sleeves were a tad short which was a surprise considering Named state that their patterns are drafted for a taller woman but obviously not a long-limbed one.

Full size pattern sheets are included in this neat package, perfect for the contemporary dressmaker. Projects: Nummi bag, Sade blouse and tunic; Rae pants; Utu skirt and pinafore; Ruska dress, T-shirt, tunic and knot dress; Solina dress, jumpsuit and top; Saraste blouse, shirt dress and top; Kaste cocktail dress and butterfly sleeve dress; Palo jeans; Halla coat. Since it is too thin and supportive, I wanted it to be quite roomy and think it could maybe be a little roomier still! The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label Named, Laura and Saara offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. Sizes for the patterns in the book come in 1-9, which caters to a size range of 88cm-124cm at the hips.

Sew your own capsule wardrobe offers a modern approach to dressmaking, celebrating clothes that truly fit your shape. The Finnish sewing duo behind the dressmaking fashion label Named Clothing, Laura and Saara Huhta offer up an enticing selection of tops, dresses, skirts, and trousers for the modern seamstress. The pattern doesn’t have a lining and I can’t really picture how I could add one without needing tons of fabric (since there is no waist seam I can’t think of a way to only line part of it). I understand that it’s meant to teach some techniques, but because of the French side seam on the exterior, the pocket bottoms have to be finished together with some bias tape, but where all the seams (flat felled seam + french seam + 2 regular seams of the lining) meet up, there is SO MUCH BULK! IWS also worked with pharmaceutical companies (including Roche and Pfizer) creating digital strategies and tools to assist with patient behavior change.