Jo here, back with more tips for sheers. I got on a roll while writing the last one and felt the need to do a second! You can view the first blog post here; it deals with tips for prepping your project. Now let's move onto the actual sewing!
Do you have an attraction to sheer fabrics, like me? I know they are extra tricky in a multitude of ways, so here is a sprinkling of tips I wish I’d known about when I started sewing with sheer fabrics. Some examples of sheers I like to sew with are chiffon, georgette, gauze, and some lightweight cottons such as voile. I've also found lightweight linens can be quite sheer as well!
The Kelly shirt dress sewing pattern is finally here, and she's been a long time in the making! Kelly is a fun spin on the classic A-line shirt dress. The stand collar and puff sleeves are fun additions to the traditional darted bodice and lightly gathered skirt. The real stunner though, are the triangluar inserts at the neck and shoulder! Kelly comes with three bust fits across the full 28-56 size range (32.5-30.5" hip) with fully illustrated instructions to help make your sewing as enjoyable as can be!
I've found the perfect throw-on-and-go spring-summer dress sewing pattern! I fell in love with the Forget-me-not Lola Dress, in particular, the version with the ruffle sleeve add-on expansion. With its soft shape, pretty details, and made in a bright floral, my Lola is an effortless, little confidence booster of a dress
Reintroducing the Iris Pleated Tee and Ella Skirt! We're so excited to add two more sewing patterns to our full 28-56 (30.5-60.5" hip) size range! We've also added projector files to both patterns! Keeping reading to learn more about this beautiful pair of sewing patterns!
We're so excited to bring the Vera Knit Top sewing pattern into our full size range! Our improved size range includes sizes 28-56 (30.5-60.5" hip). In addition to the expanded sizing, Vera now also comes with projector files and updated instructions. And the best part is that Vera is available to download for free or to pay-what-you-want!
Hello! Jo here - I'm the designer and creator of Forget-me-not Patterns. Today I’m checking in with an update on how things are going, and why I’m launching a Patreon. Don’t worry, Forget-me-not is still going to be all about sewing patterns! I’m just opening up more ways to support our independent patterns.
The Helmi blouse is here! Helmi is a classically inspired blouse with beautiful billowy sleeves, soft shaping, two collar options and optional ruffles for extra flair. Read more about our favourite new bouse!
Jo here with my new Rosalie skirt! It’s such a fun, twirly skirt that brought me out of my comfort zone, both in terms of style and sewing. I designed Rosalie in collaboration with Peppermint Magazine late last year, so it’s available as a pay-what-you-can download (check it out HERE!) I made this one up in a a plaid and the stripe matching really taught me some lessons!
Knits are versatile, comfortable and easy to wear. And with the right tools and techniques, they’re easy and quick to sew too! Today, we’ll be chatting about my favourite tips for sewing knit fabrics, as well as some handy tools to make sewing a little easier.
