Tops

In our sixth ambassador post we welcome Gemma who has chosen some beautiful Atelier Brunette viscose to make the Sew House Seven Romey Top. Over to Gemma: Hi everyone, I’m so pleased to be doing my first blog post for the lovely Backstitch team as one of their ambassadors. For my first project, I chose to do the Romey gathered...

I’m not really a frilly, floaty sort of person, but this Florence Top from Merchant & Mills grabbed me with it’s pretty hands. The peplum/ frill has just enough flounce to give interest and shape but without feeling too frou-frou. The washed linen was a no brainer… it’s weighty enough for a winter wear and it had to be this...

Made by Rae have recently launched a rather delicious range of new digital women's and children's pdf patterns. The range includes dresses, tunics, tops, trousers and an expansion pack for the ever-popular Washi Dress and Tunic. Continue reading →

We are delighted to announce that the Ruby Dress and Top from Made by Rae, formally only available as a digital pattern, has been released in a paper pattern version. This pattern is not only really cute, but also a great project for beginner sewists who want to give garment sewing a try - there are no bust darts, zippers or closures, plus the armholes and neckline are bias-bound for an easy finish. Continue reading →