A Blanca Flightsuit and Garment District recommendations

The design is wonderful. I love the pleat / pintuck on the back bodice, that not only makes it really comfortable to wear, but adds a kind of utilitarian feel to it and specifically fits with the ‘flight suit’ naming.

Bottoms, jumpsuit, Pattern Review, CritiqueCharlotte Wensley27 April 2021flightsuit, jumpsuit, denim, closet case patterns, closet core patterns, Blackbird Fabrics, pattern review, blanca flightsuit Comments

My favourite trouser patterns

Pants aren’t necessarily the easiest garments to make, but also not the hardest. In fact the hardest part is getting the fit right.

The Fibre Mood Anna Skirt

Writing honestly about patterns can be a bit of a minefield, particularly when writing about independent pattern designers.

Pattern Review, Skirt, Sewing Community, Review, Bottoms, Sewing Saga, CritiqueCharlotte Wensley24 November 2019Fibre Mood, Anna Skirt, Blackbird Fabrics, pattern review, a-line skirt, skirt, corduroy, pink, winter sewing, critique Comments

A love letter to the Ogden Cami

If you search #ogdencami on Instagram you’ll see close to 13,000 posts. That’s a huge amount in any sphere, but for a sewing pattern that seems crazy big numbers.