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Afternoon is taking a break
Hello everyone, This isn’t an easy update to write, but I have made the decision to discontinue Afternoon’s current range of sewing patterns. PDF patterns will be available until 30 April 2021 and printed patterns while stocks last. Between the pandemic, settling into a new place, and trying to continue with my usual work, it’s…
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How to make reusable facial rounds
These little makeup wipes are super easy to make and have been a great addition to my toiletry bag! It’s a lovely way to use up fabric scraps and, of course, reduce some cotton swab waste. Let me walk you through it. What you need Fabric and matching thread Something round for a template (a…
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Simple, gathered Heron culottes
After seeing a few lovely pairs of elasticated waist Fern shorts on Instagram (here and here), I felt inspired to give it a go for a winter-friendly pair of Heron culottes. I unearthed this perfect rust corduroy that I bought just before I left Cape Town. It’s super velvety and luxurious with quite a bit…
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Call for sewing pattern testers
Dear makers, I am working on two new patterns for Afternoon and would like to find out if some of you lovely people would like to be involved with the testing process. I am aware that testing another person’s pattern is a labour of love that requires time, resources and dedication. Unfortunately I am not…
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The Afternoon Hat | Free bucket hat sewing pattern and tutorial
Hello fellow stitchers, and happy 2019 to you all! Summer is in full swing in Cape Town and the sweltering days are eased by dips in the brisk Atlantic water followed by lazy sundowners on the sand. This is my favourite hat that often accompanies me on such an occasion. I’ve had it since I…
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Sparrow sewalong: Setting the straps
We’re just about ready to, ahem, wrap up this sewalong! Last time we went over making our waist ties, and today we’re going to set the straps before adding the finishing touches. Setting the straps Turn your bodice inside out. From the inside, slip the straps into the gaps in the apexes of the bodice.…
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Sparrow sewalong: making the waist ties
It’s time to put the waist ties on our Sparrow wrap dresses! If you want to catch up on the last post, you can have a look at how we attached the bodice to the skirt. Sewing the waist ties Fold your waist tie piece in half lengthwise and pin together. Sew up one short…
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Sparrow sewalong: lining the bodice
Our dress is starting to take shape, and today we are putting in the lining! If you missed the last post, have a look at how we put the bodices together. Sewing the straps Before we get to the lining, let’s prepare the straps. Fold the strap piece in half lengthwise with right sides facing.…
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Sparrow sewalong: sewing the bodice
We’ve done a lot of prep work so far, and sometimes it can feel like sewing is mostly just puzzling over bits of paper. But now we’re finally getting some time at the machine! Let’s get going on the bodice. Sewing the darts Create the darts by matching the markings and folding the fabric right…
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Sparrow sewalong: joining the bodice and skirt
In the last installment of the Sparrow sewalong, we put the lining into the bodice. Today I’m doing a super-quick post to show you how to attach the bodice to the skirt. Joining the skirt pieces Finish the side seam edges of both your front skirt, and back skirt pieces. I usually favour a quick…
