Tasha Sews

Pattern Review: New Look 6346 This is my 3rd #2018MakeNine  garment! I made this New Look skirt before  and absolutely loved it. However, I feel that I'm not able to make the most of the skirt as the UK Summer is not always warm and dry. I knew that I would want a version that I could wear in colder weather.   I used this floral polyester viscose print purchased from  Fabricland . I picked it up in-store when visiting family in Bristol quite a while ago. I think it was around £3.99-£4.50 per metre. It was easy to work with and sew, but I wonder how it will hold up as it has been washed a few times and I have noticed that it is fading slightly.  The buttons were picked out by my partner in Simply Fabrics . I had been struggling to find a navy button that I liked, but Alex said why not go for a mustard colour button? They were a bargin at 5p each and blend in so well with the print. I cut a size 18 - a size up from last time as I wante...

Pattern Review: New Look 6346 I am getting on well with my Summer Sewing plans! A couple of weeks ago I sewed up this simple midi length skirt pattern - New Look 6346 . Initially this skirt pattern passed me by. Looking at the  pattern envelope  I found the skirt was too wide. However when I saw  Mimi G's version  of the midi skirt I knew that I wanted to try it.  I cut a generous size 16 and sewed this straight out of the envelope. I was worried that the skirt would be too wide but actually I think it is perfect as it is. One thing that I would say is that fabric choice is critical. This would not have worked for me if I had picked a stiffer fabric. I french seamed this as I didn't line it and didn't want the fabric to fray. I didn't have enough fabric to pattern match this, but looking at the photos I don't think that this matters too much.  The fabric is viscose poly cotton blend. I can't remember where I purchased this from bu...