indie pattern reviews

1 min read 2021-11-22 23:58:48

Pattern Review: Deer & Doe Sirocco Jumpsuit Size Expansion

Deer & Doe has just released their first patterns in their new extended size range, and they offered copies to the Curvy Sewing Collective for

1 min read 2021-07-25 01:23:08

The editors are very pleased to welcome Christy Matheson Forrest to the blog. This post will focus on the Cashmerette Roseclair Dress and the Closet

6 min read 2021-04-22 19:33:58

Hello to all my old friends at the CSC. And to all of the new friends yet unknown. It has been 5 years since I last wrote a review here but I am back

6 min read 2021-03-18 18:49:00

I don’t know about you but I am impatiently waiting for warmer days and ready to ditch my layers and get myself ready for simple dressing. So when

5 min read 2021-03-16 01:58:00

Today I will be reviewing the Hannah dress from By Hand London. It’s described as a wrap dress that can be dressed up or down with a scoop

5 min read 2021-02-26 16:29:08

Today we’re reviewing the Tamzin Dress from By Hand London, in their new size range (up to a UK 34/US30 in a D Cup)! If you’ve ever wondered what

6 min read 2021-01-11 23:34:18

In some parts of the world, there is a chill in the air and that means coats and jackets are in season! Raphaëlle from the French indie pattern

7 min read 2021-01-03 04:40:55

When indie darlings By Hand London expanded into plus sizes, there were lots of curvy sewists excited about the prospect of pretty party dresses in a

8 min read 2020-12-20 00:52:31

Hello! Today we have a pattern review from CSC Contributor Hope Murray. Pattern name: Megan Nielsen Dawn Curve Jeans Size range: 14 – 30 (42”

11 min read 2020-11-19 23:21:35

The seasons are changing in Auckland, Spring is finally here. So rain, wind, sunshine…often all on the same day! For me, it means changing up my

5 min read 2020-05-29 18:50:22

Hi everyone, I’m reviewing the Christina Sports Bra pattern from Porcelynne. Sewing has turned out to be a very good distraction from the rest of

4 min read 2020-05-20 01:01:00

Kia ora from my bubble here in Auckland to you. These are some very strange scary times, I hope if you are able to get some sewing done it is

3 min read 2020-03-06 03:37:44

Pattern Name: Decades of Style 3016 1930’s Miss L’s Coat Dress Size Range: 6-26 (Bust 32″-52″, Waist 26″-46″, Hips 35″-55″) What

4 min read 2020-01-27 20:26:00

I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for casual curvy-friendly top layers. I wear a ton of cardigans, and I’ve found that that

5 min read 2020-01-13 20:00:17

The Charm Patterns Lamour dress is a dress with tons of options. The bodice has princess seams and optional straps (gathered shoulder straps or