Ogden Camisole
Ogden Camisole The Ogden Camisole has been hailed on social media as a super pattern. This marvelous creation that sewing bloggers make in multiples. How could I resist? Wish I could say it was a piece of cake to make. I can't. My first attempt I can probably blame...
Wilder Gown Top 1
Wilder Gown Top Wilder Gown Top I've been wanting to make a Wilder Gown for a while. They look so romatic in a thoroughly contemporary way. This was my first attempt to make a Wilder Gown. I made a mistake and cut the bodice part too long, so it became a Wilder Gown...
Green Puff Sleeve Top
Green Puff Sleeve Top Green Puff Sleeve Top I bought this fabric ages ago. The inspiration for this green puff sleeve top is the fresh floaty floral summer fashions trending right now. You need: - pattern - I found one on Pinterest - see belowfabricmatching colour...
Linen Balloon Sleeve Top
Linen Balloon Sleeve Top Linen Balloon Sleeve Top I'm loving statement sleeve tops - hence this Linen Balloon Sleeve Top. And as always, I use easy shapes to make my clothes. Here's how to make this top. I am a UK dress size 12. Adjust bigger or smaller to fit your...
Balloon Sleeve Top
Balloon Sleeve Top This balloon sleeve top is made from the exact same pattern as my - Balloon Sleeve Dress - just shorter and from a gorgeous sheer black lace. You need: - my pattern from the balloon sleeve dress on - this link fabric...
Camisole Tutorial
Camisole Tutorial This is a really easy camisole tutorial. It can be made from a light cotton or for a more dramatic look like this one, an embossed tafetta. I'm a closet goth girl hence all the black. For a bang on trend look, make it in a stripe or check fabric....
Broderie Anglaise Top
Broderie Anglaise Top This Broderie Anglaise top is made from the exact same pattern as - this top. Click on the link to get the FREE sewing pattern and tutorial. Amazing how different fabrics can completely change the look and feel of a top? It's a pretty fool proof...
African Print Top
African Print Top I love this African Print Top so much that as fast as it comes out the wash I wear it again. It's exactly the same pattern as my - White Frill Hem Top. Head to that post to get the FREE sewing pattern and full sewing instructions. You need: – fabric...
Easy Sweater Tutorial
Easy Sweater Tutorial Never made a sweater before? You can make an easy sweater with this this tutorial. Here's how: - You need: - make a pattern or download a Burda pattern knit fabric contrast colour knit fabric ribbing for the neck and cuffs sewing scissors pins...
White Frill Hem Top
White Frill Hem Top I made this white frill hem top from a sheet that had a mark I could not remove. As with all my sewing projects this white frill hem top is ridiculously easy to make. No closures such as zips or button holes. No setting of sleeves. And no tailoring...
White Frill Top
White Frill Top The inspiration for this white frill top is kind of everywhere in South Africa at the moment. Lovely fluffy, frilly tops and dresses abound. It's summer. Lots of sunshine. No rain. We have 6 weeks of water left before we hit - Day Zero - the day Cape...
Summer Bikini Top
Summer Bikini Top This summer bikini top might prove useful if global warming kicks in this year. They have been predicting the hottest summer ever in Cape Town. Currently it's snowing on the mountains in some areas. So maybe not just yet. It's exactly the same top as...
Square Camisole
Square Camisole I made this square camisole a while ago and have the benfit of having worn it a few times now. One thing I would do differently is make a fastening at the side. Or make the back in two parts and make an opening at the back of this square camisole. It's...
Summer Top
Feeling the heat? Whip up a simple summer top from two squares of fabric in no time.
DIY Tops – FREE Sewing Patterns
This post is a compilation of my free sewing patterns and tutorials for tops. Called it DIY Tops - FREE Sewing Patterns - for obvious reasons. The link to the tutorial is below each picture. Tapestry Top I'm sorry my posts have been so infrequent. I've been on the...
Burda Sweater
Burda Sweater If I come across a Burda magazine, I page through it, and if I find easy patterns that I like, I buy the mag. Which is how I found this easy Burda sweater pattern. Any pattern that doesn't involve setting sleeves always get's my vote. You could take a...
Paisley Sweater
Sewing tutorial for a sweater in a lovely paisley print.
DIY Off Shoulder Top
DIY Off Shoulder Top I've joined the ranks of - off the shoulder top - loving folk. Perhaps it's because they've been off the fashion radar for so long? Or maybe it's because they look so fresh and summery? My DIY off shoulder top was made from an old sheet. Yip,...
Stretch Fabric Bandeau Top
How to make a stretch fabric bandeau top.
Loose Summer Top Sewing Tutorial
FREE sewing pattern and tutorial for a loose summer top