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A few years back, the Diane Von Furstenberg-style wrap dress was all the rage. I desperately coveted one but resisted the high street offerings after hearing horror stories of how merciless this...
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“Do you need help getting into that dress?” was the first comment on my new Simplicity 2305. I was struggling to get my head and arms through at the time. It got worse. Because it was cold, I’d...
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After making the universally popular Polar Bear, I was keen to see how the Burda 9596 Pattern for a girl’s coat would turn out in a different fabric. My brief was to make a fun and smart cover-up for...
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It’s great to come across a pattern that yields a flattering garment with the minimum of hassle; it’s greater still when that pattern comes with enough variations to create an entire season’s...
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Burda 7378 is a sleeveless dress with pleats radiating from a raised waistline and two darts at the back. Last summer when I bought the pattern, I wasn’t sure if my beginner’s skills would be up to a...
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