Hi pinups! I'm full steam ahead with my Autumn sewing plans (which you can see in my latest Sew & Tell video ), and I'm kicking off the chilly sewing season with a cosy, retro wrap top for the Minerva Craft Blogger Network. It's no secret that I love pretty much of all of Gertie's patterns. I've wanted this one for a while and I love sewing with jersey so I'm really glad I've finally got around to sewing it.

Hi pinups! Time for another Minerva Craft Blogger Network make - I can't believe how quickly it's come around. And true to my retro summer style, it's yet another floral vintage inspired dress! I promise my next 3 makes will be different...

Like June, I also had a wedding in July, but this time around the wedding was more casual and took place in a beautiful farm setting. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to try out the new Sew Over It Eve wrap dress!


Sewing Summary:

Pattern: Sew Over It Eve Dress

Fabric: Floral Print Cotton Poplin Fabric Silver

Notions: Satin ribbon/stay tape for the neck edge.

Sewing time: A day.

Modifications: None.

Fit: Pretty good.

Difficulty: I found finishing the centre front seams a little tricky, but otherwise straight forward.

Watch out for: Getting a tidy neck edge!

Make Again?: Yes! I think this is a great pattern and a flattering style.

You can see more of this dress in action in my July Sew & Tell YouTube video .

For my full pattern review and images, CLICK HERE!

Thanks for reading, pinups.
xo

Hi pinups! Time for another make, and I couldn't wait to share this one with you! So much so, I bumped it up from my original August schedule to July instead. I've posted lots of snaps on my social media and it even got it's own video. It is of course the Retro Butterick B5748 dress pattern from 1960.

For my full pattern review and images, CLICK HERE!

Hi pinups! After taking a break from the network in May, I'm back with a super sassy make for June. If you follow my blog, you'll know I've already sewn a version of the Butterick Patterns by Gertie B6453 dress. I've tried the full skirted version, but for June's Minerva Craft Blogger Network make, I've opted to jump out of my comfort zone and try the fitted pencil skirt version instead (eek).

For my full pattern review and images, CLICK HERE!